The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging young locals to apply for grants to create youth-led events under Youth Fest 2026. Grants of up to $2,000 are now open to schools, local councils and community organisations to team up with people aged 12 to 25 to create events focused on young people throughout…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local families to apply for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF). Ms Benham said the Fund provides valuable financial assistance to eligible families, helping students take part in school camps, sporting programs and excursions. “School camps, sporting activities and excursions are a key part of…
Enjoy Australia Day and celebrate safely across the region The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging locals to celebrate Australia Day at community events across the region while enjoying the long weekend safely and responsibly. “Australia Day is a time to come together as a community, reflect on our history, and celebrate the…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, will take part in this weekend’s MS Mega Swim to help raise funds for people living with multiple sclerosis. The MS Mega Swim is a 24-hour team relay where swimmers take turns in the pool and are sponsored by friends, family and colleagues. Participants can swim in any…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has criticised the Allan Labor Government for failing to address growing public health wait times, accusing the Minister for Health of attempting to gaslight regional Victorians by minimising serious delays as an “inconvenience.” Ms Benham said a response from the Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, to her request…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging RSLs, community groups and not for profit organisations across the Mildura electorate to apply for two important grant programs now open, aimed at supporting veterans and preserving local war memorials. Ms Benham said the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program provides up to $50,000 to upgrade buildings…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for delaying, rather than scrapping, its new emergency services tax, saying the move is purely political and provides no real relief for regional communities. “Victorians should not be fooled by this announcement,” Ms Benham said. “This tax has not gone away. Labor…
The Allan Labor Government has rejected laws to criminalise coercive control in a move The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says falls well short of community expectations and shows a frightening lack of awareness. The Crimes Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2025, introduced by the Liberals and Nationals, would have created a standalone offence with…
The Nationals member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has today been appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, as part of Jess Wilson’s new Shadow Cabinet announcement. Ms Benham said she was honoured to take on these responsibilities, which align closely with the needs and priorities of the Mallee and wider regional Victoria. “It’s…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, recently attended the official launch of the Australian Balloon Grand Prix and Balloons Over Mildura and Art of Flight Festival, where it was announced that Mildura will host Heat One of the 2026 FAI Australian Grand Prix. Ms Benham attended the official launch in Melbourne alongside the Minister…