The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has criticised the Allan Labor Government for claiming “nation-leading” investment in education while regional schools continue to fall behind. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Benham said the government’s self-congratulation bears little resemblance to the reality facing students and families in Mildura and across North-West Victoria. “If this government wants…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has supported the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into the 2026 summer bushfires, saying regional communities deserve transparency, accountability and stronger preparation for future fire seasons. Ms Benham said the fires, including those at Wyperfeld and Hattah Kulkyne, had a significant impact on effected areas and highlighted the…
Details2026 Kokoda Scholarships now open The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local students in Years 10-12 to apply for the 2026 Farnsworth Lochhead Lowe Kokoda Scholarship, with applications now open. The scholarship gives participants the chance to follow in the footsteps of soldiers on the historic Kokoda Trail. They will trek through…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has criticised the Allan Government for hiding behind Freedom of Information laws and preventing the return of the Mallee Rally to Sea Lake. The event was denied a permit in 2019 pending a Conservation Management Plan, yet the final report has never been released. Attempts to obtain the…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has pressed the Allan Labor Government to guarantee the ongoing funding of Neighbourhood Houses across regional Victoria. Ms Benham asked Minister for Carers and Volunteers, Ros Spence, about the future of these vital community hubs, calling on the Minister to guarantee that Neighbourhood Houses will remain open and…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has questioned the Premier in Parliament on why bushfire victims in some municipalities are falling through the cracks. Communities across the south of the Mildura electorate have endured multiple fires since December, with more than 2,800 hectares burned, including the Jeffcott fire on 18 December, which destroyed a…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is calling on regional families, teachers, and community members to join the “Country Kids Count Too” pledge, advocating for investment in country schools and ensuring that students in regional Victoria are not left behind. “Too often, the priorities of the city-focused Labor Government leave country students struggling in…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is calling on Emergency Services Minister Vicki Ward to urgently announce funding for a new CFA station in Charlton, saying the current facility is no longer fit for purpose and is putting response times at risk. The Charlton CFA station, built in 1931, cannot accommodate modern firefighting equipment…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
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