Dear Sir, I would like to congratulate the Sea Lake RSL Sub-Branch on receiving a grant to assist with the revitalisation of their club rooms. This funding will help ensure the club rooms remain a welcoming and functional space for members to gather, host events, and continue their important work within the community. The Sea…
Dear Sir, I am continuing to get on with the job and ensure that our communities are getting the much needed investment they have been calling for. Recent announcements on the back of calls from the community and my engagements with the government show that outcomes are being achieved. More than $9 million in regional…
Dear Sir, 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 with changing facilities, as the space…
Local men’s sheds are encouraged to apply for grants under the latest round of the Men’s Shed Funding Program, offering up to $100,000 for new projects and improvements. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, praised the vital role men’s sheds play in fostering connection and supporting local communities. “Men’s sheds provide a welcoming space…
The Allan Labor Government’s controversial 7.5 per cent Holiday and Tourism Tax took a major step forward in the Legislative Assembly, pushing the tax closer to becoming a reality. Under the Short Stay Levy Bill, short stay accommodation bookings made from 1 January 2025 will see a significant price hike, impacting vital accommodation options for…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is pleased to announce the recipients of the latest round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program, with clubs and groups across the state sharing in more than $100,000 to support Indigenous athletes in their sporting endeavours. Among the successful recipients is the Robinvale Manatunga Sports Club, which…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for new grants open now – with up to $5000 available for equipment, upskilling coaches and volunteers, and travel costs. Applications for the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program opened today and will remain open until October 7. The…
The Allan Labor Government continues to cut funding to regional roads, but I’m pleased to announce that after persistent advocacy, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is finally taking action on a key intersection in Mildura. The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham says that, DTP regularly receives requests for road infrastructure improvements, but…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is proud to announce a significant investment in pedestrian safety for schools in Merbein around Merbein P–10 College and Our Lady Primary School. Ms Benham has been working closely with local council and community groups to ensure these much-needed safety improvements are prioritised. The upgrades will include improved…
The homelessness crisis in Mildura has reached alarming levels, with a 95.4 per cent increase in homeless individuals between 2016 and 2023, according to St Vincent de Paul Society president Mark Gaetani. The total number of homeless people in Mildura rose from 264 to 516, affecting 74 people per 10,000 compared to the state average…