James Newbury is the Member for Brighton in the Victorian Parliament.
James was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2018 and represents Brighton, Brighton East, Elwood, and Hampton.
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3 days ago
BAYSIDE CUBS - BILLY CART DERBY.
Cub Scout Groups from across Bayside met today for the annual Bayside Billy Cart Derby. Even I got in on the fun!
4 days ago
ST LEONARD’S UNITING - COFFEE MUG CHALLENGE.
St Leonard’s Uniting Church recently launched a special ‘Coffee Mug Challenge’ that encourages each of us to put aside $4 each week. The funds raised will be directed entirely towards those suffering homelessness.
Glad to see you at my church James!
4 days ago
Nine News Melbourne on Twitter
“A deadly level crossing where an elderly woman was hit and killed by a train will be temporarily closed while safety upgrades are considered. @DougalBeatty #9News t.co/GUzXKyMjsy”
Lives matter, Mr Andrews. This railway crossing is used daily by residents and visitors. Are you trying to send a message to Victorian taxpayers that unless we live in a Labor seat our lives don't matter? Shame, Mr Andrews...shame
4 days ago
7NEWS Melbourne on Twitter
“Four people have been killed at the rail crossing and locals fear another life will be lost if the state government doesn’t act @MelinaSarris7 #7NEWS t.co/zJUit1xaxz”
The arrogance of Mr Andrews and his government is a sign of a government totally indifferent to the needs of its citizens.
Sure do agree with James. One of the cheaper rail crossings for Dan to deal with and would make a big difference given lives lost.
Don't depend on Andrew's to do anything he is more useless then tits on a bull calf. He is so useless he hires people to do work for him. And they know less then him. He has brought Vic. to a 3rd world. lawless state. I fear whoever opens the books after his term is over what they will find.
4 days ago
IN PARLIAMENT - ELWOOD COLLEGE HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT.
An enormous number of people have contacted me about the hockey development at Elwood College - with a diversity of views.
Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:40):
My constituency question is to the Minister for Education and I ask: what date this year did the government first inform my community that it entered into a joint-use agreement last year to allow the construction of a new floodlit hockey pitch on the grounds of Elwood College?
The private partnership between the Melbourne Cricket Club, Elwood College, and the Department of Education and Training is similar to the hockey developments at Melbourne High School and Beaumaris Secondary College.
The private partnerships do offer new facilities and opportunities.
Elwood College is an exceptional school and deserves support.
However, schools are community hubs and the government has an obligation to advise neighbours of any changes that will affect the broader community.
Elwood is densely populated and neighbours have genuine questions about traffic flow, parking and the floodlights.
Wholehearted community support can be achieved where these partnerships are transparent and where local communities are also partners in the projects.
I look forward to the Minister’s response.
5 days ago
LABOR TO SHUT GRENVILLE CROSSING.
Hundreds of people use Grenville Crossing in Hampton each day. And despite a tragic death occurring there earlier this year, the government has refused to improve safety at the site. From November, the government is going to shut the crossing and "investigate". This morning, a groundswell of neighbours met to deliver a simple message to the State Government: don’t close the crossing, just fix it now!
Luba gregorovic was the final hail on the coffin
Yes, Fix it for Hampton and all.
Also get rid of the Alcohol pubs, bars and outlets that dominate Brighton Church Street.
Liberal seat no votes to be had here move on
Typical Dan Andrews
This from a Liberal Party that did nothing to improve public transport and tendered services to foreign-owned companies, including companies predominantly owned by foreign governments. The hypocrisy is mind-blowing.
Don’t shut the crossing, fix it!
Sky rail please!
Sad to see a neighbour lose her life due to incompetence by the Labor state government. Lives matter, Mr Andrews.
Oh I drove past here when this was happening.
Why shut it when coming into the warmer weather making local pedestrian beach access harder. Do what is being done as part of the crossing removal project on the Frankston line and station a peron at the crossing until it can be rectified.
Its not that simple. A gate can fail.
Looking at the History of this crossing the multiple deaths and PVT canceling planned upgrades and then another death occurred not long after. Politics aside , PVT needs to be accountable and just follow through on the upgrade. I also smell a law suit.
Shutting the gates will tempt some, especially kids, to climb over the fencing to continue to use this crossing making the whole situation even worse.
We have lived in Grenville Street for many years. There have already been some safeguards added such as fencing along the line, new signage and a new bend in the path to force cyclists to dismount. It’s unfortunate that this most recent campaign seems to have resulted in a retrograde step for the safety of the line. There are lots of teenagers living on our street and I agree with Kerrie Bryce that some of them will now climb the fence. Is this is a PTV response to threatened legal action?
Well said......fix it
Of course the teenagers will jump it, just like people did in Bentleigh and got themselves killed. One of the people killed in Bentleigh was an elderly lady whose husband had encouraged her to cross while the gates were shut. He got across and she didn't. Gates don't stop anything. Being watchful does.
Megan Corbett
What about the FarMeRs??
He won't do anything that money is his to go globetrotting and he doesn't need it he has a government car like all pollies total waste of time and taxpayers money.
Why can't people just watch where they are going?
Thomas Condell I did see this on the news last night....Were u there this morning...
What would you do then?
Low many the level crossings Liberal Governments have built????
That crossing is another accident or death to happen! I can't believe nothing has been done ☹
6 days ago
This coming Saturday is the 3rd Saturday of the month and that means Brighton Farmers Market time at St Andrew's.
It's our second market and Ken from The Celtic Bakery is hard at work preparing some goodies for our shoppers.
See you there!
6 days ago
BRIGHTON GRAMMAR - iDESIGN AWARDS.
iDesign is flagship project for all students in Year 8 at Brighton Grammar. Each boy, with a mentor, designs a project that is either sustainable, innovative, or creative. The projects, like Jan Rekusz’s hat vending machine, were incredible. Congratulations to winner Jenson Galvin for his extraordinary edible dog bowl 🐶.
Great job. Hat vending machine should be a hit for the races. 😁
Congratulations! Very interesting idea!
Brawo Jaś ! Congratulations!!😄
No genialnie! Świetny pomysł i rewelacyjne wykonanie👑Brawo także dla Ciebie za pomoc Jaśkowi! Taka Mama to skarb!
6 days ago
IN PARLIAMENT - ST LEONARD'S UNITING CHURCH.
St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton has launched a special coffee mug challenge that encourages each of us to put aside $4 each week - funds will be directed entirely towards those suffering homelessness.
6 days ago
IN PARLIAMENT - THE VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
The Victorian Amateur Football Association is the largest community amateur sporting organisation. Though certain core facilities at Elsternwick Park have been updated, other associated infrastructure critically requires improvement.
6 days ago
IN PARLIAMENT - ST LEONARD'S COLLEGE.
I recently took part in a panel discussion hosted by the student-led sustainability council and youth action groups from St Leonard’s College in Brighton. The panel focused on student-raised environmental issues.
6 days ago
IN PARLIAMENT - DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY AT CABRINI.
Cabrini Brighton recently launched a joint partnership project with Dementia Australia aimed at creating a purpose-designed dementia-friendly rehabilitation environment in a hospital setting. Congratulations on the initiative, an Australian first.
1 week ago
GRENVILLE CROSSING RALLY - THIS SATURDAY.
Join a community rally at 9.30am this Saturday 19 October at the Grenville rail crossing. The rally we be your chance to show your support for improved safety at the site!
(Take a look at the Bayside Leader article on the issue).
We need you to come to the rally if possible!
Absolutely. I will see you on Saturday, and also on Wednesday night.
2 weeks ago
STATE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT SPENDS BIG ON BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL.
Opposition wastewatch spokesman James Newbury said the use of taxpayer money should be reviewed.
“Struggling Victorian families will be outraged that these Andrews Government bureaucrats are splashing thousands of dollars on business class flights and luxury five-star hotels,” he said.
Taxpayers funding luxury trips for energy cop bureaucrats
The agency responsible for getting Victorians a fair deal on their bills has spent tens of thousands of dollars on business class flights and five-star accommodation.Labor and the unions....THE HIGH END OF TOWN!
Untouchables!
Disgrace
That’s socialist class for these guys
Yeah because the Liberals and Nationals have never done the same thing....
Bunch of Corrupt Low Life's
Parasites
Stergios Socrates Chimonis
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2 weeks ago
BRIGHTON CENTRAL COMBINED PROBUS CLUB.
Brighton Central Combined Probus is an important club in our community. The club offers a wide range of activities to both retired and semi-retired people. I recently dropped into a meeting to chat to the club.
