The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says the State Government’s decision to review the Birchip ‘Five Ways’ intersection is a positive step for road users and the local community. The intersection, which connects the Birchip-Wycheproof Road, Corack Road, Birchip-Sea Lake Road and the Sunraysia Highway, has long been identified by residents and road users…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is calling for immediate action to install traffic lights at the Deakin Avenue and Sixteenth Street intersection following yet another crash at the site. “This intersection has a long and concerning history of accidents, including two fatalities and multiple serious injuries since 2009,” Ms Benham said. “With traffic…
Victorians are being encouraged to highlight the worst potholes in the state through a new campaign to apply more pressure on the Allan Labor Government to fix our appalling roads. The Nationals and Liberals have launched a statewide photo competition, with the best (or worst) potholes to feature in a 2025 “Potholes for All Seasons”…
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, 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, has called on the Allan Labor Government to provide important financial support to our rural Bush Nursing Centres (BNCs), which face an uncertain future. Woomelang and District BNC plays a critical role in their local communities, but most face significant financial challenges. “On top of their budget being…
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 Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is urging the public to be aware of new bans on telemarketing and doorknocking under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. Starting from 1 May 2024, unsolicited telemarketing calls related to the VEU program were made prohibited, followed by a ban on doorknocking from 1 August 2024. These…
As Victoria’s road network continues to crumble, new data has revealed funding for road resurfacing work has dropped to a five-year low. Figures provided to State Parliament show that the money spent on resurfacing and resealing contracts in the 2023/24 financial year was just 18 per cent of the previous year, dropping a staggering $163.8…