Saint Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn CEO Barnie van Wyk, left, with executive branch manager for the National Arboretum Scott Saddler.
THERE were teary eyes this morning (April 14) when the Saint Vincent de Paul Society CEO of the Canberra and Goulburn region announced a hybrid return of its annual CEO Sleepout at the National Arboretum.
In an emotional launch, Barnie van Wyk spoke of the pandemic-produced economic downturn that has seen many people sleeping rough for the first time ever when he announced that this year’s sleepout, in its 11th year, will be held as a hybrid event.
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An Australian Twitter user caused a flurry of excitement on Wednesday when she posted about a bargain find at a Vinnies op shop in Belconnen, Canberra: designer Manolo Blahniks shoes worth $2,125 for a steal at $35.
And not just any pair of Manolo Blahniks, but the same blue satin jewel buckle pumps that Carrie Bradshaw wears during her proposal and marriage in the 2008 Sex and the City film.
Dr Liz Allen, a demographer at ANU who is better known for her research papers on trends in Australian society, said she went to the Vinnies charity shop to find a replacement for her Hush Puppy sandals from the $8 shoe rack but was caught by the special shoes on the top shelf rack.