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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hello from the Amplifying news room. I'm Ashley Nolan. There
are renewed calls for more funding for security upgrades at
the National Jewish Memorial Center in Canberra in the wake
of the Bondai terror attack. The centre's board has been
asking the federal government for extra cash since the October
seven attacks in twenty twenty three. According to The Camber Times,
(00:21):
they're asking for one hundred thousand dollars to strengthen window
glass and install protective screening around the building's admin area.
SDN Bluebell has a new home. The ACT Education Minister
has confirmed the childcare center will be moving to a
new premises in Gold Creek from mid next year. Earlier
this year, the center had been facing closure before a
(00:43):
lease extension gave them more time to find a replacement site.
Seven men are assisting police in Sydney after authorities received
a tip off that a violent act was possibly being planned.
The group were handcuffed in Liverpool in the city's southwest,
with the Riot Squad and heavily armed police behind them.
Police say they haven't identified any connection to the Bondaye
(01:06):
terror attack. The ACT rule Fire Service has strengthened its
bushfire response with two specialized firefighting helicopters to protect the
ACT during the bush fire season. Chief Officer Rowan Scott
says they provide real time intelligence to better understand and
address each fire threat.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
They can then report back to see what they're saying,
so we gain multiple sources of information to then determine
whether we have got an ignition, whether it's a growing fire,
and what sort of resource and we'll need into the
future and respond accordingly.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
The helicopters will stay in Canberra until March next year.
Looks like the proposed Hawker Shops free development won't be
happening anytime soon. An inquiry kicked off earlier this year
after a petition with hundreds of signatures against the proposal
was lodged. That's now wrapped up with recommendations for the
Act Government to not approve any sale until community consultation's
(02:01):
been done. A reminder for locals to take extra care
with another scorcher and top of thirty eight expected in
the capital today. The advice is look after those most
at risk in the heat, stay cool, keep hydrated, know
the symptoms of heat related illness, and never leave kids
or animals and cars. We're also being reminded to make
(02:22):
sure our pets have enough water and shade. The mint
in Deacon is throwing a New Year's celebration, giving collectors
the chance to secure the last coins of twenty twenty
five and the first for twenty twenty six. On New
Year's Eve, ten lucky collectors will get to mint their
own coins with the sixtieth anniversary mint Mark before it's decommissioned.
(02:43):
Then on New Year's Day, one hundred people will be
drawn from a raffle to mint the first uncirculated collectible
coins in the world, and all bus and light rail
travel will be free on Christmas Day and New Year's
Day across Canberra. It's part of a new summer holiday
bus timetable that kicks off on Monday until Sunday, the
first of feb And that's the latest of news. We'll
(03:04):
have another update for you right here later today.
Hello from the Amplifying news room. I'm Ashley Nolan. There
are renewed calls for more funding for security upgrades at
the National Jewish Memorial Center in Canberra in the wake
of the Bondai terror attack. The centre's board has been
asking the federal government for extra cash since the October
seven attacks in twenty twenty three. According to The Camber Times,
(00:21):
they're asking for one hundred thousand dollars to strengthen window
glass and install protective screening around the building's admin area.
SDN Bluebell has a new home. The ACT Education Minister
has confirmed the childcare center will be moving to a
new premises in Gold Creek from mid next year. Earlier
this year, the center had been facing closure before a
(00:43):
lease extension gave them more time to find a replacement site.
Seven men are assisting police in Sydney after authorities received
a tip off that a violent act was possibly being planned.
The group were handcuffed in Liverpool in the city's southwest,
with the Riot Squad and heavily armed police behind them.
Police say they haven't identified any connection to the Bondaye
(01:06):
terror attack. The ACT rule Fire Service has strengthened its
bushfire response with two specialized firefighting helicopters to protect the
ACT during the bush fire season. Chief Officer Rowan Scott
says they provide real time intelligence to better understand and
address each fire threat.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
They can then report back to see what they're saying,
so we gain multiple sources of information to then determine
whether we have got an ignition, whether it's a growing fire,
and what sort of resource and we'll need into the
future and respond accordingly.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
The helicopters will stay in Canberra until March next year.
Looks like the proposed Hawker Shops free development won't be
happening anytime soon. An inquiry kicked off earlier this year
after a petition with hundreds of signatures against the proposal
was lodged. That's now wrapped up with recommendations for the
Act Government to not approve any sale until community consultation's
(02:01):
been done. A reminder for locals to take extra care
with another scorcher and top of thirty eight expected in
the capital today. The advice is look after those most
at risk in the heat, stay cool, keep hydrated, know
the symptoms of heat related illness, and never leave kids
or animals and cars. We're also being reminded to make
(02:22):
sure our pets have enough water and shade. The mint
in Deacon is throwing a New Year's celebration, giving collectors
the chance to secure the last coins of twenty twenty
five and the first for twenty twenty six. On New
Year's Eve, ten lucky collectors will get to mint their
own coins with the sixtieth anniversary mint Mark before it's decommissioned.
(02:43):
Then on New Year's Day, one hundred people will be
drawn from a raffle to mint the first uncirculated collectible
coins in the world, and all bus and light rail
travel will be free on Christmas Day and New Year's
Day across Canberra. It's part of a new summer holiday
bus timetable that kicks off on Monday until Sunday, the
first of feb And that's the latest of news. We'll
(03:04):
have another update for you right here later today.
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