Evening News Briefing - 11 September 2025

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:01):
Hi there from the Amplifying news Room. I'm ron Aby
gat Co. Genevieve Bell's resignation as a and U vice
chancellor has been described by many as long overdue. It
comes after widespread job cuts and allegations of poor governance.
Chancellor Julie Bishop says they're looking at different options for
a way forward that.

Speaker 2 (00:21):
Takes into account what financial sustainability does look like in
this sector, but balancing it with the care and compassion
for who a mark with people who are so committed
to this university.

Speaker 1 (00:31):
Meanwhile, local union rep Doctor Lachlan Colossi says more assurance
is needed for staff.

Speaker 3 (00:37):
Today's announcement absolutely needs to be accompanied by an announcement
if not today then in the very very near future
that we know more force redundancies will be willing to
work constructively with the new leadership to work out a
way to get to that point.

Speaker 1 (00:51):
The Cameberra Times reports the driver who allegedly hit two
Sinnetti students outside the school earlier this year has been
referred for restorative justice. The process can include a conference
between those involved should they choose to be part of it.
It's understood the driver will be sentenced at a later date.
Call today for a forty seven year old man charged

(01:11):
with stalking after police searched his Dixon home, seizing electronic
devices and other items. Police say a woman got in
contact after a mechanic found what's believed to be a
tracking device in a car. Former Presidents Joe Biden and
Barack Obama have joined the call for an end to
political violence. It follows the shooting death of Trump activist

(01:34):
Charlie Kirk at a university rally in the US. Donald
Trump describing his death as a dark day for America.

Speaker 4 (01:41):
Charlie was also a man of deep, deep faith, and
we take comfort in the knowledge that he is now
at peace with God and Heaven.

Speaker 1 (01:51):
You can have your say on how the Wakefield Garden
site in Ainsley will be used going forward, with community
consultation opening later this month. The site's been vacant for
some time, with the building set to be demolished after
being damaged in a suspicious fire last month. A meeting
between Prince Harry and the King has taken place, Charles

(02:13):
returning to London to spend nearly an hour with his
son having tea, but no surprise that Prince William didn't
join them and Footy Finals fever is sweeping the Capitol,
with a bunch of iconic Canberra locations to light up
in green from tonight in support of the Raiders' Finals campaign,
among them the Camber Times, Fountain, Malcolm Fraser Bridge and

(02:36):
light rail stops. And that's the latest from the Camber
new Zoom this Thursday. Check back again tomorrow morning for
our next update.