The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says with regional Victoria’s dangerously below par ambulance response times it is essential people make submissions to the parliamentary inquiry into the performance, workplace culture, and procurement practices of Ambulance Victoria. Ms Benham says with the Victorian health system in crisis, our overworked and undermanned ambos are reaching…
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Limited (VACSAL) Statewide Basketball Tournament has been officially secured for Mildura in 2025. This exciting announcement comes from the efforts of local advocate & Wiradjuri man Steven Bowden supported by The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham MP. The VACSAL Statewide Basketball Tournament attracts players, spectators, and families from…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says successful funding applications will see vital staff retention accommodation built across her electorate. Ms Benham says that will enable Rural Northwest Health to hang onto a key staff member at its Hopetoun hospital site. And at the same time she says the funding will also help develop…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham MP has today received good news regarding the long-awaited installation of signage for Irymple Secondary College. On 29th August 2024, Ms Benham asked Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne, for a specific timeline on this project which Irymple Secondary College School Council had approved in 2021.…
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…
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…