Agricultural and Pastoral Societies grants open

Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is inviting agricultural and pastoral society groups to apply for the 2023 Grants Program – offering grants of up to $10,000 to eligible projects. “The grants will offer agricultural and pastoral societies the opportunity to upgrade or establish new facilities, while creating opportunities for further collaboration and partnerships with…

Minister backflips on cuts to teaching services

Member for Mildura, Jade Benham says, the decision by the Minister for Education, to reverse the Government’s cuts to teaching services for students with a disability is a ‘no brainer’. It follows fierce opposition by a range of key education stakeholders including schools, parents and other advocacy groups. “These cuts should have never been put…