Wednesday 6th November 2024 To the Editor, I am writing to echo the communities voice in an urgent need for a new CFA station in Charlton. The existing Charlton CFA station, built in 1931, has not been suitable for a modern fire brigade for a long time. Female members of the brigade face challenges…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, believes real action needs to be taken to support our firefighters in regional Victoria. The Mildura electorate, spanning over 37,000 km², faces some of the harshest weather conditions in the state. Despite promises, the Allan Labor Government has not delivered the necessary support to FRV and some CFA…
Five CFA brigades across the Mildura Electorate will receive funding under the latest round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). Member for Mildura, Jade Benham said it was important local emergency services were well equipped, particularly given the predicted increased grass fire risk forecast for this summer. “These grants will allow brigades to…
Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says the biggest emergency facing her region’s first responders is rundown facilities and equipment way beyond its use-by date. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is calling on the Minister for Emergency Services to update our region on when vital upgrades will be completed. Ms Benham met with…