Breakfast News Briefing - 14 November 2025

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:01):
Hello from the Amplifying newsroom. I'm Ashley Nolan. Big Splash
and Jamison won't reopen this summer. The owners of the
water park have confirmed the cost of repairing the infrastructure
has made reopening the existing pool prohibitive. In a statement,
the owners say there are no plans to rezone the site,
and instead of repairs, they want to create a new,
modern facility there. They say plans they're considering include a

(00:24):
twenty five meter indoor outdoor pool and an outdoor splash park.
The local Conservation councils weighed in after the federal opposition
decided to dump net zero by twenty fifty. Executive director
Simon Copland reckons they'll lose a whole generation of voters.

Speaker 2 (00:41):
Young people in particular, but even bolder folks are really
really concerned about climate change. They're concerned about their own future.
They're consider it the kids' future, their grandkids' future. And
you need to be a modern party in this day
and age, you need to be taking this issue seriously.

Speaker 1 (00:56):
The Council's now urging the Camber liberals to clarify their
stunt on what their federal counterparts are saying and around
the act's net zero target of twenty footy five. Some
road closures to be mindful of in the city this weekend.
Northbound lanes on Northbourne Avenue between Vernon Circle and Rudd
Street will be closed from eight pm tonight until six

(01:16):
am Tuesday for light rail works, while northbound lanes on
the same road will be closed between Malwat and Antel
Streets and Swindon Street from eight pm tonight till six
am Monday. Today's the last chance to have your say
on what should be included at the new Canberra Aquatic
Center to be built in Commonwealth Park. It's set to
feature a mix of pools, splash play areas and other facilities.

(01:41):
Community consultation wraps up today. The local RSPCA has seen
more reports of tick bites, prompting a fresh reminder for
locals to keep their pets safe this summer. CEO Michelle
Robertson says it's worthwhile investing in preventative medications like chewbul tablets,
tick collars and spot tree mints.

Speaker 3 (02:00):
Part of the annual Retrilo just needs to be you
in based in good preventative tick medicines as you do
for worming, and as you do to keep up to
date with vaccination schedule.

Speaker 1 (02:12):
The federal government will today announce funding for further childcare reform.
Thirty seven million dollars will be put towards police checks
on working with children checkholders in different states as part
of a band in one, band and all approach. The measure,
which was recommended back in twenty fifteen, will be rolled
out from the end of the year. And the longest

(02:33):
government shut down in American history has officially come to
an end. Donald Trump making a late night visit to
the Oval Office to sign a funding deal to end
the forty three day shutdown. The US President says he's
sending a clear message we will never give in too extortion,
because that's what it was.

Speaker 2 (02:49):
So with my signature, the federal government will now resume
normal operations.

Speaker 1 (02:55):
And that's the latest in news. We'll have another update
for you right here later today.