October in Canberra had its up and downs, including a partial collapse of a retaining wall at a building site. Thankfully, it happened when no one was there avoiding what could have been a tragedy.
Brittany Higgins gave evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann trial explaining why she deleted photos from her phone. She was unable to continue with the cross-examination by Lehrmann’s lawyer with the trial continuing in her absence.
We celebrated babies being born and women making waves in business, while the Halloween House ended the month with a frighteningly good time.
Remedial works begin on collapsed Northbourne Avenue construction site
The Soho Development, Calypso Apartments, at a Northbourne Avenue construction site made big news towards the middle of the month when part of the excavation shoring works collapsed. Just two days after the initial incident, Worksafe ACT approved remedial works to begin. The collapse ignited calls for more licensing and regulations to be in place in the ACT infrastructure scene.
Canberra Birth Centre delivers 10,000 babies in 30 years
Canberrans were invited to celebrate 30 years of Canberra Hospital Birth Centre bringing babies into the world at a special gala dinner. CW spoke with some of the centre’s midwives about the difference an allocated birthing space makes during delivery and how it has helped to support 10,000 babies entering the world.
Bruce Lehrmann trial continues without Brittany Higgins
The Bruce Lehrmann trial continued; the man accused of rape at Parliament House pleaded not guilty. Brittany Higgins gave her evidence recalling what happened on the night and why she deleted photos from her phone before giving it to police. She was unable to return to finish cross-examination with the trial predicted to continue for another five weeks in her absence.
Nutritionist Kate Freeman is 2022 Canberra Business Woman of the Year
The top prize at the 2022 Synergy Canberra Women in Business Awards went to registered nutritionist and founder of The Healthy Eating Group, Kate Freeman. The Canberra mum started her journey to help Canberrans see the truth behind the dangers of fad diets over a decade ago and was thrilled to be recognised for all her hard work.
Canberra Halloween House in Wanniassa reopens for frightful fun
Seeing out the spookiest month of the year was the return of the beloved Wanniassa Halloween House. Connie and Ian Warburton opened their house of horrors to raise money for the Stella Bella Foundation. Gold cold entry got children access to the house of dragons, witchery, and ghouls, a lolly bag, and the chance to dip their hands into the cauldron for a toy.
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