Monday, 16 December 2024 The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has condemned the Allan Labor Government’s decision to increase the Fire Services Levy with its re-branded Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, as it delivers yet another blow to Victoria’s ratepayers. The Labor Government announced that Victorian property owners will be hit with a…
Friday 22nd November 2024 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…
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…
Tuesday 29 October 2024 After advocating for regional childcare since beginning in the role, The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has brought rain to the childcare desert of Red Cliffs. Minister for Children, Hon. Lizzie Blandthorn today announced that six new State Government owned and operated childcare centre locations, due to open…
Monday 28 October 2024 The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, commends Travis Coombs and Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) for their tireless efforts in advocating for the Community Paramedic Program. Mr Coombs on behalf of SCHS recently presented the program’s substantial benefits to the Minister for Health, community health organisations across the state,…
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 Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called for urgent action to increase funding for Victoria’s volunteer State Emergency Services (VICSES), highlighting concerns over the inadequate support being provided by the Allan Labor Government. Ms Benham criticised the Labor Government and the Minister for Emergency Services for neglecting VICSES volunteers and failing to implement…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham has been rewarded for her advocacy with the recent development and funding secured for the much-needed safety improvement at the intersection of Calder Highway and Karadoc Avenue, Irymple. This comes following community concerns raised by school president Fiona Zambelli, highlighting the urgency of upgrading this intersection. The Department…
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 calling for young Victorians to participate in next year’s YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament. The program promises to give 120 young Victorians aged 16 to 25 the chance to experience the parliamentary process up close. While the Youth Parliament has played a part in shaping more than 30…