The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for its continued neglect of regional roads with its announcement of limited upgrades to the Calder Highway, saying the funding falls far short of what is needed. Ms Benham said while the announcement gave the impression of a broad commitment to the…
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…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham has joined parents of Manangatang P-12 College in urging the state government to review its current Fire Management Plan. The plan requires the College to bus all students to Robinvale on days of extreme fire danger, raising significant safety and logistical concerns. On these days, the school stadium…
The deplorable state of roads will be back on the agenda when State Parliament resumes in February. Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said it was alarming the number of road warning and traffic hazard signs that had been situated on our roadsides for an extended period of time, without repairs being done. “What is…
Overgrown roadside vegetation must be addressed as a matter of safety and the impending summer bushfire season approaches. Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said she has received a number of complaints from residents across the region calling for roadside maintenance and slashing to be undertaken. “What we need is the Labor Government to commit…