The National’s Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging the community to recognise and appreciate the hard work of volunteers across the region during National Volunteer Week. One such volunteer, founder of Children Having An Illness Living In Sunraysia (C.H.A.I.L.I.S) John Burfitt, has spent more than 40 years tirelessly fundraising to help vulnerable children and…
Member for Mildura, Jade Benham invites all to join her in getting a move on at this year’s Mother’s Day Classic. In 2024, the Mother’s Day Classic will expand its reach and impact by offering participants the opportunity to take part and fundraise in support of ovarian cancer research, in addition to breast cancer research.…
Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, recently embarked on a moving journey to Villers-Bretonneux to pay respects on Anzac Day and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the twinning with Robinvale. Joined by distinguished representatives including Swan Hill Rural City Council Mayor, Stuart King and Villers Bretonneux Association representative Ryan McClure, Ms Benham was deeply moved by…
The Member for Mildura and the Shadow Minister for Education have today called on the Education Minister and his Department to urgently prioritise the appointment of a permanent principal at Robinvale College. Jade Benham MP, the Member for Mildura, said that the decision to remove the current acting principal of Robinvale College at short notice…
I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the recent decision by the Department of Education to not appoint Nat Mouvet as the permanent principal of Robinvale College. As the Member for Mildura, former College Councillor and Robinvale resident, I feel compelled to address this issue as it directly impacts the entire well-being of…
Jade Benham, Member for Mildura, has this week urged the Allan Labor Government to prioritise the inclusion of Mallee Family Care in the upcoming 24/25 State Budget. The critical need for support for young people in the region, particularly through the Education First Youth Foyer project is crucial. The Education First Youth Foyer initiative provides…
Member for Mildura Jade Benham MP and Swan Hill Rural City Council Mayor, Cr Stuart King will next month travel to Villers-Bretonneux to mark the significant 40th Anniversary of the sister City Relationship with Robinvale Highlighting the profound significance of the longstanding relationship between Robinvale and its twin town, Villers-Bretonneux, Ms. Benham reiterated the importance…
Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called on the Minister for Health, to address public concerns directly: What is the Government concealing regarding Mildura Base Public Hospital? Mildura Base Public Hospital is grappling with a $23 million deficit in the first half of the current financial year according to HeART data. This leaves constituents with…
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The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has renewed calls for an urgent meeting with Police Minister Anthony Carbines in the wake of new statistics that show crime is spiraling out of control. “The crime rate continues to rise, yet my repeated calls for adequate resourcing continue to fall on deaf ears,” Ms Benham said.…