Lunchtime News Briefing - 28 August 2025

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:01):
Hello from the Amplified newsroom. I'm Hayden Visiera University. Students
from across the country are taking a stance calling for
an end to the war in Gaza. Thousands, including students
in Canberra, have already voted in a national referendum on
Palestine and wants sanctions on Israel. Six campuses around the
country will vote today. The ACT Human Rights Commission has

(00:25):
condemned anti immigration rallies planned for around the country on Sunday,
including here in the ACT. It's understood members of our
multicultural community are worried what racist behavior will be coming
their way as a result. The Commission is reminding locals
vilification on the basis of race, religion or colour is unlawful.

(00:46):
The Commission is reminding locals vilification on the basis of race,
religion or colour is unlawful and anyone who experiences or
witnesses such behavior should contact them. Just a week after
being slapped with a ninety million dollar fine for outsourcing
jobs during COVID, Quantas has unveiled soaring profits up to

(01:08):
one point six billion dollars, a twenty eight percent increase
in the last financial year, with revenue rising eight point
six percent, Boss Vanessa Hudson, putting the result down to
the increasing urge to travel. Australian's love of travel has
continued to drive strong demand and Quantes and Jetstar have
had more on time flights. There has been another horror

(01:31):
shooting at a school in the US which has left
two children dead. A twenty three year old tutor open
fire during a mass in Minneapolis, injuring seventeen others. The
suspect then took their own life. A local man is
said to walk from Bungen Daugh to Queenbian to Raig's
money and awareness for mental health. Josh Illusions will make

(01:52):
the twenty six kilometer trek in September in support of
the r Uok Foundation and he'll be doing the walk
in Kosh as well, dressed as Sarje, the Canberra Cavalry mascot.
I'll put it on for the first time on Sunday
and I forgot how heavy you was. Sarca in the
gym for a couple of weeks and get fit. Donations
can be made on his socials. The Act Government is

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encouraging Canberrans to form a relationship with a regular GP
as part of its Healthy Literacy campaign. They're also reminding
us that GPS and pharmacists are often the best first
point of contact for health issues. In a bid to
reduce unnecessary visits to the ED and Uber is rolling
out a ride share service for teenagers. It will allow

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children between thirteen and eighteen to catch Ubers with drivers
who have a working with children check. It's bar concerns
from child safety advocates. And that's the letters from the
canber newsroom so far. We'll have another update for you
right here later on this afternoon.