The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
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…
