Dear Editor, I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the Forest Fire Management Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria staff, along with the Country Fire Authority volunteers, local farmers, landowners and machinery operators, who worked tirelessly to help protect our region during the recent bushfires at Colignan and Wyperfeld National Park. In tough conditions, these…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham has issued a reminder to local residents to make fire preparation a priority this summer. “With our region’s hot, dry summer, it’s vital that everyone takes steps to protect themselves, their families, and their properties from the risk of bushfires and grassfires,” Ms Benham said. “That means proper…
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…