November started with tragedy after the bodies of a local mother and her two sons were discovered in a Gungahlin waterway. Things continued to seem dark when the ABS released a study saying that mortality rates in Australia had increased this year.
A not so smooth criminal gave us a laugh when his masterplan went awry. The light rail construction of stage two is set to annoy commuters for the next several years, and one of our local restaurants was announced as the best place to get an Indian feed in the whole of Australia.
Two bodies discovered in Yerrabi Pond in Gungahlin
Tragedy struck when two bodies were found in Yerrabi Pond in Gungahlin early morning on 5 November. The search began for a missing eight-year-old after the bodies appeared to be those of his mother and younger brother. As time went on, the older boy was also found deceased in the pond.
ATM stolen in Majura Park ram-raid falls off getaway vehicle
A would-be criminal mastermind lost their loot when an ATM stolen during a ram-raid at the Majura Park Shopping Centre slipped off the back of the escape vehicle. No one was injured in the 4am raid, or the subsequent loss of the stolen ATM.
Excess mortality increases in 2022
A study from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that the mortality rate had increased by more than 17 per cent in the first seven months of the year. ACT Health attributed the higher than average rates to an ageing and increasing population, while former United Australia Party MP Craig Kelly said it was due to adverse side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines.
London Circuit closing – expect years of traffic disruption
The biggest infrastructure project in the ACT’s history was getting close to its start date with Transport Manager Chris Steel announcing that stage 2A of the light rail to Commonwealth Park will see London Circuit closed. Construction is expected to take a minimum of four years to complete, with traffic congestion predicted to increase peak time commutes by 15 minutes.
Canberra’s Daana named best Indian restaurant in Australia
A local gem was named the best Indian restaurant in the country at the 2022 Hostplus Restaurant and Catering Awards. Daana, located in Curtin, was determined to break through the ‘curry in a hurry’ and spent the last five years showcasing the diversity, warmth, and ancient history of Indian culture and cuisine. Sunita and Sanjay Kumar, chefs and founders of the eatery, said the award endorses their mission and drives them towards more goals.
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