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ACCOUNTS: [email protected] Priority workers jabbed CLASSIFIEDS: ISABEL VIEIRA doses in Albany have been allocated continue to hit the ground running. are expected to be included in the “Certain types of population prior- to eligible workers. “Having the vaccine available, vaccine rollout. ity groups will go to certain places ALBANY’S health care and port “It’s fully booked out, all the vac- which we know is really safe and we just to make sure we are using that [email protected] From March 22, over 4,500 accred- vaccine for as many people as pos- workers have rolled up their sleeves cines will be in arms by the end of know is really effective in preventing ited general practices are expected to receive the fi rst COVID-19 vac- the week,” she said. COVID… has been an incredibly sible and to make sure we don’t to participate in Phase 1b of the waste any of it. cines through the WA Country positive thing for health care work- COVID-19 vaccine program. Health Service (WACH) at the Al- “The port workers are being vac- ers,” she said. “We’re expecting that number [150 cinated at the Albany Health Campus Check out our locally owned radio station at bany Health Campus. “I think the general feeling is that Dr Van Gessel said, as the program people vaccinated per week], to as well as Phase 1A health care expands in Albany, more people will remain constant and then we’re hop- About 150 high-priority health workers.” people are happy that it’s here now www.goldmx.com.au care workers and port workers on and really welcome the opportunity have access to the vaccine. ing, but yet to be confi rmed, that the international ships are set to receive This week about 20,000 vaccines to protect ourselves as health care “A lot of this is determined by the number of vaccinations each week the Pfi zer vaccine this week. have been rolled across the state, workers but also our colleagues and Commonwealth Government, but as will increase. WA Country Health Service’s including at regional centres in the community.” you get rollout into general practice, “Most people are going to know (WACH) COVID-19 response Prin- Broome and Port Hedland. In coming weeks other health care for example, that allows access to somebody who has had a vaccine cipal Health Offi cer Dr Helen Van Dr Van Gessel said the WACH workers, front line responders, Saint a much wider number of people,” quite soon, and I think that helps Gessel said all the available vaccine vaccine program in Albany would John Ambulance workers and police she said. build that confi dence.”

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Delma Baesjou Peter Rundle MLA Terry Redman MLA Mia Davies MLA Candidate For Albany Member for Roe Member for Warren-Blackwood Leader of The Nationals WA Scan me! Authorised by Peter Rundle, 83 Federal Street, Narrogin WA 6312. 2 The Weekender, March 11, 2021 The Weekender, March 11, 2021 3 By Nathan Vass Viney WALPOLE KIDS COMICS See more at www.artbynathanviney.com HOROSCOPES By Joanne Madeline Moore realty Australian astrologer Joanne Madeline Moore’s horoscope columns Leadership on the Leeuwin @ are published in newspapers and magazines around the world. You Thinking of selling your property can also read her horoscopes at www.bohoastro.com DEANNA CORRIERI and would like professional service ARIES [March 21-April 20] FOR Chloe Stone, start- with lower fees? With four planets transiting through your seclusion zone, the week starts slowly as you hibernate, ing a volunteer train- meditate, contemplate or just ruminate. Yoga, drawing, painting, playing music, reading and journal writing are other things you can do on your own as you refl ect on where you are going, eeship aboard the STS and where you have been. Then the energy shifts on Saturday, when the Sun charges into your Leeuwin II was an easy sign. So the weekend is wonderful for being active outdoors and initiating exciting new projects. choice inspired by her love of the ocean and her TAURUS [April 21-May 21] passion for sailing. Some stubborn Bulls can get stuck in a stultifying daily rut. This week it’s time to ricochet out The 16-year-old Mount of your usual routine and do something completely different. Variety is the spice of life, as you Barker local has always experiment with exciting new activities (and welcome sudden detours and disruptions). If you want to avoid potential problems and power struggles, then learn to diplomatically let go and loved sailing and after move on. A burgeoning relationship or creative project has the potential to blossom in the future. spending a few hours on Jeremy Stevenson the Leeuwin early last GEMINI [May 22-June 21] year with her dad, she 0427 183 688 It’s Equinox week, so try to bring more harmony and balance into your busy life (especially at work) signed up to become a [email protected] as you closely consult with colleagues, clients or customers. With dynamic Mars charging through volunteer trainee. Lorraine Stevenson your sign (until April 23) it’s also time to take action and walk your talk. Stop discussing things But quickly after the endlessly and instead, start doing! Be inspired by birthday great, Norwegian playwright Henrik 0417 183 688 Ibsen, “A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.” pandemic shut everything down, Ms Stone was not [email protected] CANCER [June 22-July 23] able to start her trainee-

Sensitive Crabs are capricious creatures, constantly buffeted by the many phases of the ever- ship. LONG OR SHORT TERM changing Moon. This week we celebrate the Equinox (when day and night are of approximately MACHINERY AVAILABLE Fast forward to Decem- FOR HIRE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY equal length) which will help stabilise your temperamental moods and balance your brooding nature. ber and Ms Stone attend- Attached Cancer – remember there’s a fi ne line between ardent affection and clingy obsession. Singles – you could fi nd yourself drawn to someone with a powerful personality. ed a seven-day voyage that took her and the crew LEO [July 24-Aug 23] out past Rottnest where Lions can be selfi sh souls; constantly centre stage and always demanding attention and applause. she learnt the basics of WEEKEND QUIZ But sometimes your adoring public can get plain worn out - all that worshipping is exhausting! sailing. Are loved ones getting tired of kowtowing to the wonder that is you? It’s time to pull your weight At the end, she once and offer help, praise and positive feedback to those around you. If you’re bored with your current again opted to volunteer peer group, be proactive about introducing some fresh new faces to the friendship mix. n Chloe Stone (centre) enjoying her time on the Leeuwin. Photo: Chloe Stone WELCOME back to our weekly quiz. Each on the Leeuwin and she VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] received a very welcom- edition, 10 questions will be placed on this “It helps you to push was on the water, so we on as many as you want.” were able to give a fi nan- ing email expressing her yourself and get some spent a couple of hours cial contribution for her to page to test you on your knowledge of history, Virgos can spend so much time stressing about ‘what-ifs’ that you end up with ‘perfectionist paraly- Ms Stone had sponsor- sis’ where you don’t attempt things, for fear of making a mistake. It’s time to throw perfectionism success in becoming a confi dence in taking that staring at the water be- ship help from the Mount do that,” Mr Fraser said. current affairs, sport, geography. and worry out the window, as dynamic Mars charges through your career zone (until April 23) and trainee for Watch Leader position,” she said. cause it was all lit up.” Barker Rotary Club, and you initiate changes and dive into challenges head-on. Overthinking is out and being proactive is and Bosun Mate. Mr Fraser said it is great 15,000 COPIES The answers are upside down below the Ms Stone said one of her Voyages happen Youth Director Andrew THROUGHOUT ALBANY, DENMARK, MT BARKER, KATANNING, in, as you view a work or unemployment problem from a bold new perspective. The traineeship involved throughout the year and Fraser said Chloe’s initia- to hear the adventures and questions. favourite things about the experiences of applicants. KOJONUP, CRANBROOK, KENDENUP, NARRIKUP, LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] her learning the ropes of seven-day voyage was the Ms Stone will participate tive to write them a letter EXCAVATORS TRACTORS TELEHANDLERS LOADERS ROCKY GULLY, FRANKLAND, MANYPEAKS, Good luck! TRACK LOADERS LOADER WITH QUICKFENCER DOZERS The Venus/Pluto connection has the potential to boost romantic and domestic harmony. Avoid seamanship and eventu- night watch. as a trainee Watch Leader. asking for sponsorship “It’s always nice to hear DAM CLEANING DEEP RIPPING REFINATING SEEDING BREMER BAY, RAVENSTHORPE AND HOPETOUN. being indecisive though! You need to keep what’s working in your life and discard what isn’t. (And ally training others who “You are not learning was appreciated by the the experiences of stu- CHASER BINS TRENCING FENCING LOADING you may have to lose a minor battle in order to win the war.) Opportunities for advancement could participate in a Leeuwin “We’d get up at 2am the original stuff, but you Club. dents when they go on GENERAL MANAGER FIXED OPERATIONS: 1. Who was the fi rst woman elected to come from trusted loved ones and colleagues, as you realise who really has your best interests at voyage. and do some rope work, www.raptorgroup.com.au Australian parliament? are learning how to teach “With the youth pro- these leadership activities Roslyn Buktenica heart. This week, the main secrets to success are confi dence and compromise. Ms Stone said the train- it was just awesome with them [other participants] grams, we get applica- because it really makes a (08) 9847 4747 everybody on there.” 2. Which event did Cathy Freeman win gold in at SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22] eeship is all about learn- and after quite a few voy- tions from people inter- huge difference to how LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED SENIOR DESIGNER the 2000 Summer Olympics? Scorpio is the zodiac sign of intense extremes. You tend to see things in black and white, and you ing to be a leader and “We sailed off the shelf ages you eventually be- ested in doing activities, they look at the world Jami Welshman can have trouble de-stressing, winding down and relaxing. Avoid arguing, obsessing and worrying pushing yourself beyond and sailed straight out, come a Watch Leader, like the Leeuwin like and how they look at 3. Who is the 49th Vice-President of the United about the woes of the world. Smart Scorps will swap sulking, sarcasm and tempestuous behaviour your limits. and the phytoplankton then you can volunteer Chloe has done, so we themselves.” States? for clever cooperation and cool compromise. It’s Equinox week, so do your best to be less stub- ACTING EDITOR: born and more fl exible, as you strive to bring more harmony and balance into your busy world. The Michael Roberts 4. 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ISABEL VIEIRA “Albany has a drastic housing Emu Point. 0477 147 776 At the 2017 election, trails at Mt Clarence; and talk of policies and com- from WCHNP through to the windfarm this Autumn [email protected] WA Labor enjoyed a Labor placed their faith $7.5 million towards new mitments have gone out shortage, we’ve got increased home- The proposed boardwalk and dual- whopping 43.9 per cent in City of Albany Coun- English and math blocks the window in favour of WITH party leader Mia Davis by lessness and excessive waiting lists use path would provide a 1.3km link The Torbay Catchment Group Inc. will be contracting Animal Pest of the primary vote. cillor Rebecca Stephens – at Albany Senior High a scare campaign that her side on Monday, Nationals for public housing,” she said. to connect the Vancouver Peninsular Management Services to undertake the baiting and trapping program The Nationals shared in who probably felt like she School. claims Labor will become Albany Candidate Delma Baesjou Ms Davies said there needed to be around Princess Royal Harbour to 20.1 per cent of the ballot had won the lottery after Meanwhile, The Nation- mad with power if they made one of her fi nal pitches to an emphasis on growing regional the Oyster Harbour fi sh traps. box, followed by the Libs Premier Mark McGow- have too much dominance locals, promising to battle the local centres, such as Albany, to meet the Ms Baesjou said the overall objec- on 17.6 per cent. an’s popularity grew to als pledged $5 million for a Great Southern residen- in the upper and lower housing crisis and build a board- demand of people leaving the big tive was to fully connect Discovery But with the popular extraordinary heights houses of parliament. walk link at Emu Point. smoke to live in country areas. Bay and Goode Beach with Big through the pandemic. tial rehabilitation centre; Mr Watson setting off $35 million for a regional That decision could go In the closing days of the election “We need better planning for our Grove, the CBD, Middleton Beach, into the sunset, senior After COVID-19 settled arts fund; and $100 mil- either of two ways: save campaign, the Nats committed over regions to ensure that we can con- Emu Point, Bayonet Head and Liberal fi gures believed down in WA, the gloves lion for natural resource the Lib’s skin in marginal $380 million to help address what tinue to take advantage of the people Lower Kalgan right through to the they were once again in were off, and the parties management groups. seats or lead them to elec- they described as an “unforgiveable” who are looking to move and work iconic fi sh traps and eventually the with a good chance of hit serious election mode tion abyss. housing crisis in Albany. in regional WA post COVID-19,” Luke Pen Walk. reclaiming Albany. late last year. The last few weeks of she said. None of the local candi- Out of that fund, Ms Baesjou said “What’s clearly missing is a con- Deciding to bring in a Commitments for Al- the campaign have seen In line with the City of Albany’s nection between Emu Point and the party’s roll out more dates have had disastrous $250 million would go towards fresh face, the party chose bany came thick and fast urban renewal and city centre pro- Mounts Master Plan, Ms Baesjou Bayonet Head and the community Albany City Motors Fi- – with the Liberals pledg- minor announcements campaigns by any meas- ure, but in my mind it’s jects, $100 million for affordable announced the Nats would commit is saying it would be really great nancial Director Scott ing $40 million towards that aim to keep the press $145,000 for a key link in the pro- to have that direct connection,” Ms coverage ticking along. between Ms Baesjou and and social housing and $30 million Leary to lead them to the building more overtak- towards residential aged care. posed Kinjarling coastal trail from Baesjou said. political promised land. ing lanes on Albany and While Nationals Leader Ms Stephens, with the latter the clear favourite. The Nationals were also South Coast Highway; Mia Davies and Labor The feral control program aims to improve survival of the critically endangered eyeing off a tilt at the $4.5 million to top up Leader Mark McGowan Whether or not Albany Western Ringtail Possum. port city. funding for an artifi cial have made it down to in will elect its fi rst female The program involves: And as an indication of surf reef at Middleton Albany in the last week, representative to parlia- Sailing club commitment WCHNP - ground baiting and trapping the effort and resources Beach and $400,000 to there’s strangely been ment on Saturday will be CoA coastal reserves - trapping only they would be putting into improve walking trails no sign of Zak Kirkup – fascinating to watch. 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Before heading off to the next funding announcement, the Premier couldn’t resist taking a parting jab at retiring Photo: Isabel Vieira Albany MP Peter Watson, who’s new facial hair was 34 Graham Street (off Sanford Road) raising a few eyebrows. n Mark McGowan, Rebecca Stephens and PRSC “I have something very important to say to him while Commodore Susette Evans Your local specialist in home decor... I’m Premier and he is still a member of my team, and women have the opportunity to sail in Albany.” that is ‘shave off that beard,” he said. Labour Candidate for Albany Rebecca Stephens said The Premier’s second stop-off was at the Princess the funding would go a long way towards attracting and Royal Sailing Club where he announced Labor would retaining female members. 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Why are you running? lack of housing for our workforce. If elected to Government, COVERING a whopping 23,045sqkm from Margaret River to Mt Barker, the Seat of Warren-Blackwood is as large and diverse as they come. The Nationals will invest $100 million into delivering affordable Having experience in parliament, being a former Minister across housing options. Terry Redman has held the seat since 2013, enjoying a 12.8 per cent buffer over his competitors at the 2017 State Election. With the 2021 ballot seven different portfolios, and having a strong understanding of local issues, I strongly believe I can use this knowledge to Which of your party’s election promises will most bene t just days away, the Weekender has been in touch with the four major candidates to give our readers an insight into who they are voting for. keep the needs and voices of Warren-Blackwood on the politi- Warren-Blackwood? cal map. Over the last four years I have seen the erosion of the Restoring the integrity of Royalties for Regions. This program has Royalties for Regions program and am more determined than so many touch points in the community and being dedicated to Why are you running? and it was my best opportunity to exercise Liberals will spend $900 million on improv- ever to ensure regional WA gets a fair deal. regional WA is not in competition with Perth projects. Returning I am running because for too long we in the as part of the River Moles basketball team. ing our local roads across four years, not What’s something the public might not know about you? Royalties for Regions to its original intent will allow us to fund a What are the big issues facing Warren- nine. Every shire in the electorate has a list range of projects such as mental health initiatives, environment regions have been forgotten. I know that I used to collect Phantom comics and still have a solid collection, our communities deserve to be heard by a Blackwood? of roads that needs money spent on it now, initiatives and projects to build resilience into our electricity and not across more than two election cycles. which I am protecting as my daughter has her eyes on them. I am telecommunication networks. local representative who understands their Job creation and keeping people in the area. living off grid, utilising solar panels and batteries for household issues and concerns. If elected, the people The current Labor Government is far too What’s your stance on the Royalties for power. It’s good to get a  rst-hand understanding of how it all What’s your stance on the Royalties for Regions program? of Warren-Blackwood will have someone with short-sighted and has no long-term plan for Regions program? works while at the same time doing my bit for the environment. Royalties for Regions was a Nationals policy initiative, accounting plenty of life experience who is not afraid to our future. Jobs are vital to the success of our for 3 per cent of the State budget. The Nationals are the only stand up and  ght for them. local economy, and the Liberals’ Local Jobs Labor has used the program to transfer costs Terry Redman What are the big issues facing Warren-Blackwood? party going to this election committing to restoring the integrity policy will guarantee government work goes from WA Treasury’s Consolidated Fund so of the program. The program has taken a $2.7 billion hit from What’s something the public might not that more money is spent in the metropolitan The lack of seasonal workers is affecting our agricultural, hos- know about you? to local businesses, creating more jobs in THE NATIONALS pitality and aged care sectors with many businesses struggling. the McGowan Government as Royalties for Regions is now being our regions and helping keep families local. area and less in the regions. The Nationals used to pay for things consolidated fund used to pay for. Whilst on the Muresk campus of Curtin Uni- just want to use R4R like a slush fund. We Housing stress across our towns range from homelessness to versity I converted campus basketball into a Which of your party’s election promises have committed to matching spending with mixed competition, just by refusing to be told will most bene t Warren-Blackwood? appropriate savings to maintain the integrity Marie O’Dea I could not play. It was a social competition, Bringing forward expenditure on roads. The of the fund. FAST FACTS: LIBERAL PARTY What are the big issues facing Warren- Blackwood? • 24,652 votes were cast in Warren-Blackwood at the 2017 election. Why are you running? a humane approach to their livestock that Fund for regenerative agriculture practices minimises the negative impacts of com- to improve soil, water, ecosystems and bio- • Paul Omodei held the seat from 1996-2008. I would be a local voice in Parliament, in- mercial agriculture on animal welfare and diversity will build resilience in our farms I’ve been out across the electorate listening to dependent of in uence from a fossil fuel the environment. and landscapes. Regenerative agriculture community and from what I’m hearing the biggest • The seat was known as Warren until 1996. industry donating millions to the major par- doesn’t just build soil and draw down issues are attracting and retaining appropriately What are the big issues facing Warren- • Terry Redman won the 2017 election with 36.6 per cent of the ties that harms our response to the climate carbon, it also builds social and economic skilled workforce; making sure there’s suitable crisis. The Government acted rapidly on the Blackwood? primary vote. webs, meaning more family farms, jobs and housing available; and balancing economic advice of health experts during a pandemic People need homes now and emergency small businesses, which leads to regenera- — so when it comes to the climate crisis, we accommodation is needed until that’s tion of hope in our regions. growth, equity and the environment. If elected, should be listening to the climate experts. available. Planning policies need reform I’d want to make sure we have a strong voice at for the diverse needs in the electorate. What is your stance on the Royalties for the table in Parliament. • Copiers • Printers • Scanners What is something the public might not Extending the moratorium on evictions is Regions program? know about you? obvious, meaning more needs to be done Which of your party’s election promises will Let us help kickstart your business In 1992 there were 54 small on-farm, fam- for low-income earners through urgent in- We should de-politicise Royalties for Regions through a comprehensive bipartisan review. most bene t Warren-Blackwood? ily-run South West abattoirs — today, there vestment in social housing, raising the rate • Albany’s only locally owned and operated is one left, on our farm. This is a policy and of JobKeeper and reforming tenancy law to This would establish an agreed set of rules Jane Kelsbie leadership failure, costing jobs and leaving better protect vulnerable renters. for the program and ensure it bene ts com- As a CEO for a community focused not for pro t, photocopier supplier. munities, businesses and generates health- the welfare of these animals outsourced to Which of your party’s election promises WA LABOR Worklink WA, I’m aware of the need for local jobs • Large team of experienced technicians Jeff Pow commercial operations. ier ecosystems and landscapes. An example and for growth in industry and innovation across will most bene t Warren-Blackwood? might be projects that create affordable and committed to providing superior service our electorate. The WA Jobs Plan has a focus on We must encourage new farmers to take An annual $125 million Future Farming social sustainably built housing. Why are you running? and support. THE GREENS (WA) making sure jobs go to Western Australians  rst I put my hand up to be part of Mark McGowan’s and will encourage WA manufacturing opportu- • Providing printing systems, documents team as I want Warren-Blackwood to have a nities and innovation. Couple this with a strong management and offi ce supplies to strong local voice, someone that truly believes investment in vocation education and training in listening to our community and getting things Albany for 30 years. and this provides strong pathways to good jobs. done. Imagine what we could do in a re-elected • World leading brands including McGowan Government with a Labor member representing our electorate. I’m passionate about What’s your stance on the Royalties for Re- Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Brother, Need a green bin? community, sustainability and equity and I believe gions program? Kyocera and Benq. in strong leadership. 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In being good caretakers of our environment. Let’s LAURENCE 7. reduce harmful plastics and improve WA’s recycling IAN ‘T HART VAN DER PLAS system. W: australianchristians.com.au Authorised by M Groenewald Australian Christians 3/16 Guthrie Street, Osborne Park WA 6017 8 The Weekender, March 11, 2021 The Weekender, March 11, 2021 9 Kat burglar given three years jail Bull sale boom KOOJAN Hills bull sale on February cent for carcase weight. HANNAH TURNER Katanning last year dur- leaving but later returned cent pieces were recov- does say that cannabis mit that he is a particu- is he’s out and about on 22 proved to be the studs’ best yet ing the early hours of Jan- and stole the victims re- ered by police after Mr does bad things to him, larly vulnerable victim in the streets at night-time with the average Angus sale price The second highest sold bull, Q243 A KATANNING man uary 31 and stole power cycling bin. McKenzie was arrested and it pushes him to steal. this case. stealing property in order hitting above $11,000. in lot 31, weighed 874kg and sold for who stole World War I tools and items within a Mr McKenzie also at- on February 19. “So that, in his own way, to exchange it for canna- $18,500 to repeat buyer Joe Davis in “Probably what was the The sale total reached $900,250 Manypeaks. medals and other valu- safe worth over $10,000. tempted to enter another Defence lawyer Janie is some indication that he most valuable to this vic- bis,” he said. ables from an 89-year- Items included World man’s home in Katanning Gibbs said Mr McKen- does understand the link “I’m not satisfied that which is the second highest recorded tim was his father’s World for an auction in WA behind Coon- Koojan Hills top bull last year sold old’s home last year has War I medals that be- on February 18 at around zie suffered from drug- and that he needs to stop War I medals” there is any genuine re- for $13,000. been sentenced to three longed to the victim’s 11pm while the owner induced schizophrenia, using illicit substances.” morse.” amble’s record-breaking sale on years prison for a litany father, three 50-ounce was asleep inside. which he refused to take State Prosecutor Erica In sentencing, Judge Mr McKenzie was made February 23. There was 17 Melaleuca Murray Christopher Stevenson of crimes. silver ingots, 400 round The 31-year-old was medication for, and had a Martin said targeting the eligible for parole, with The Metcalfe family sold all their 72 Grey’s also offered at the sale and 50 cent Australian coins carrying a sledgeham- long history of cannabis same vulnerable man said he assumed the sto- the sentence backdated to 16 were sold to 12 different buyers. Murray Rex McKen- len property was sold. Angus bulls on offer to 41 different zie, 31, pleaded guilty and a stack of $50 notes. mer, a head torch and was addiction. twice in as many weeks February 19, 2020 when buyers and six of them were online The top Murray Grey sire, Q26 in lot in Albany District Court Two weeks later, on wearing gloves when he “Since he has been in made the offending par- “So, the only inference he was placed in custody. buyers from other states. 84, sold for $10,250 to loyal buyers of last month to two counts February 19, Mr Mc- broke the electric garage custody, he has been able ticularly serious. eight years Manypeaks David Stone of aggravated home bur- Kenzie returned to the el- door, forcing it open, be- to refl ect on the link be- “He was 89 years of The highest online auction price and Valerie and Georgina Pitt. glary, two counts of steal- derly man’s home with a fore walking away from tween his offending, his age at the time of these was $11,500. ing and one count of at- sledgehammer and stole a the property. substance use and the offences, and in his state- Q26’s estimated breeding values Their top bull, Q42 in lot four, had included +26 for carcase weight, tempted aggravated home Google Nest Mini speak- The February 18 and 19 non-compliance with his ment on the sentencing Brush in an opening bid of $10,000 and sold +33 for 400-day weights and +2.8 burglary. er and an Ozito Power X crimes were captured on mental health regime, as brief he mentions that for $20,000. The court heard Mr Change 18V Grinder. CCTV camera. well as negative peers,” he didn’t hear anything for birthweight. she said. because he is deaf. Weighing 870kg and bred as a low McKenzie entered the He spent 37 minutes Of the stolen items, only Photo: The Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre Altogether there was 99 registered 87-year-old’s home in inside the property before a few hand tools and 50 “And Mr McKenzie “So the State would sub- birthweight bull, he was sold to return buyers at the sale and 65 registered turns ugly buyers Brett and Chase Edwards from bidders online via auctions plus. n Three Malleefowl chicks have hatched at The Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre over the last month. Beermullah. AN APPRENTICE painter who broke a man’s Out of the 89 bulls offered 88 were nose with his elbow outside an Albany shop- Q42’s estimated breeding values sold and the total average was $3456 ping centre has been sentenced to a 10-month ranked in the top two per cent of the more than last year. community-based order. Angus breed for 400 and 600-day Rhys Paul Boucher pleaded guilty to assault Ongerup chicks thrive weights and within the top four per Hannah Turner occasioning bodily harm in Albany Magistrates court last Thursday relating to an incident on HANNAH TURNER fowl Centre’s Zoologist away. chicks in the wild com- “We want to look at “We’re mainly focused fully bred 38 hatched January 22. Stevi Filipowski said they “We had to get a lot of pared to around 70 per doing that in the future on conservation through Malleefowl out of 69 eggs The court was told Mr Boucher was at Coles THE Yongergnow Mal- were all doing well and permits and ask permis- cent if raised in a special- but get a bit more genetic education, we’re very since 2010. Orana at about 5.30pm when he became involved the first of the chicks ist centre. diversity between them much an educational cen- leefowl Centre is looking sion from a number of Out of those 38 eggs, in a heated argument with the victim, who he after three adorable Mal- hatched on Valentine’s different people to be The birds lay on average before we breed and set tre,” she said. knew from high school. day. up a better program. 13 were successfully re- leefowl chicks. able to do it so it’s sort of 30 eggs in a good season “We are trying to move leased into controlled Mr Boucher’s defence council claimed the vic- The team in Ongerup “We’ve had chicks hatch a one-off thing. however are lucky if one “You wouldn’t just go towards on ground ac- habitats. tim had barged past his stepdaughter while they had a total of four of at the centre before natu- “Our argument is we survives to adulthood. out and take away eggs tion to conserve them were in line at checkout. Malleefowl eggs as part rally from the mounds went out at the back end While the centre isn’t normally, you obviously but at the moment we’re The birds are unique Prosecuting Sgt Alan Dean said Mr Boucher ver- of their most recent incu- that the birds have built of the hatching season able to breed the captive want to let them do what primarily just there to to the arid and semi-arid bally abused the victim inside the shopping centre, bation project. but these ones are actu- and got the leftovers of birds, Ms Filipowski said they naturally do, without educate people.” regions of Australia and and after exiting, the verbal stoush continued. They sourced them, in ally incubated from a wild what was there, so they they hopefully will be disturbing them.” The Yongergnow Mal- their numbers have de- The 22-year-old grabbed his victim by the arm compliance with the de- mound,” she said. had very slim chances of able to in the future. leefowl Centre opened clined rapidly over the The centre is mainly last 100 years. and swung his elbow at the victim’s face, which partment of Biodiversity, “We are still tossing up surviving anyway.” “We aren’t allowing focused on educating in 2007 and consists of broke the man’s nose. Conservation and Attrac- whether [the fourth chick] Malleefowls are an en- the birds to reproduce people about the birds a fi ve-hectare plot with Cats, foxes, pigs, birds Mr Boucher’s defence council said he had tions, at the end of the is going to continue to de- dangered species and, naturally at the moment and Ms Filipowski said natural bush and two avi- of prey, snakes and goan- diffi culty managing confl ict and it was an unin- breeding season. velop or not but the other on average, have a one because of a few different their numbers are still on aries. nas all threaten the spe- tentional act. Yongergnow Mallee- chicks hatched straight per cent survival rate as reasons,” she said. a “steady decline”. The team have success- cies becoming extinct. But Magistrate Dianne Scaddan wasn’t having any of that, labelling the attack an unprovoked assault on a member of the public. “I struggle to believe it was an unintended elbow to the face,” she said. “An elbow to the face is an intentional act. “You had an opportunity to walk away.” Deanna Corrieri GREEN Bog roll thief Get all your FOGO A MAN has been fi ned items at 4pm. $200 for stealing a 20- The toilet paper was the FAIR questions answered at pack of toilet paper rolls only item that was iden- worth $9.50. tifi ed, meaning Mr Plug Christopher Ryan Plug could only be charged for Green Fair on the Square! pleaded guilty to one stealing that item. ON THE count of stealing in Al- Mr Plug’s defence law- bany Magistrates Court yer told the court he has Albany’s residential bin system is changing to a Food on Thursday. battled with metham- Organics & Garden Organics (FOGO) system later phetamine use in the past. On December 22 Mr in 2021. Going FOGO means that food scraps and Plug was caught on CCTV Mr Plug was ordered SQUARE other organic waste like animal droppings and used to pay court costs of camera walking out of the paper products will go into your lime green lidded Dog Rock Woolworths $248.70. with a trolley of unpaid Hannah Turner bin, along with your garden waste.

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Six months ago, there was to the others, it’s time to Resistance to an inde- a huge cry by hospitality lift your game. pendent inquiry into the Sleepy businesses in Albany be- Greg Smithers, historic rape allegation cause of lock of custom- Albany against Christian Porter is ers due to the COVID is- a clear example of a lack hollow sue. There were cries for in proper measures being THERE were several fi nancial support from the Lifting taken within a democratic Daring to be events held in Albany Government to help keep society. businesses afl oat. ISABEL VIEIRA on the recent long week- Standards I understand the idea be- bridges across the world to Southern Women’s Leader- end including the Targa Sundays, long weekends hind allowing the eve- call for equality. ship Forum in celebration and holidays are an ideal of International Women’s Albany Sprint and Po- IN LIGHT of recent ryday Joe into politics THE dismal weather did Women from around rongurup Wine Festival. opportunity for these allows for the views of not damper the spirits of town, including election Day (IWD). businesses to get back events that have shaken Thousands of tourists parliament house to its society to be conveyed. Albany women as they candidates, teachers and The Albany Chamber of invaded Albany and most on their feet and provide gathered on the Pedestri- core, I believe it’s time However, in terms of young children were seen Commerce and Industry accommodation was fully a welcome service to an Footbridge off Stirling singing and cheering in hosted the forum, where tourists who travel long to increase the standard Federal Ministers who are booked. of Federal Ministers in Terrace in celebration of celebration of the day. guest speakers and panel- distances to experience in charge of making huge International Women’s As appears to be the norm offi ce. decisions that directly lists filled the day with in Albany on Sundays, the treasures of Albany. Day. The theme of this year’s empowering workshops, One way in which this impact people and this International Women’s Day long weekends and holi- Proprietors who take on The Albany Soroptimists inspiring stories and net- hospitality businesses sure- country could heighten country, I believe there smiling nurses and com- coats’ were on hand at the was #DareToChallenge. days a majority of res- should be a minimum hosted the Join Me on the working activities. taurants and cafes chose ly understand that there is the standard for our lead- petent medical staff. I felt Perth Children’s Hospital Albany Soroptimist past ers is to put in place a standard of relevant edu- Unsung Bridge event, which is part The event’s keynote to close, leaving very an expectation they pro- safe, relaxed and confi - to assess him and provide Photo: Isabel Vieira President Janet Leamon minimum level of educa- cation in place. dent that I was receiving immediate care. of a larger global move- speaker Rabia Siddique, few restaurants and take- vide a service to custom- ment where tens of thou- gave an inspiring speech who is an international hu- ers particularly during the tion prior to being elected You can still represent nothing but the best care A life-saving operation by away businesses to ac- heroes n Join Me On The Bridge calls for equality across the world. sands of people meet on about how the community manitarian lawyer, retired commodate the multitude busy tourist periods. to offi ce. ‘the peoples voice’ while - especially the welcome a world class surgeon, fol- can work together to uplift having a relevant educa- IT IS often too easy to cup of tea and sandwich British Army senior offi cer of tourists looking for The catch call of the ex- If tradies are required lowed by round-the-clock women. and hostage survivor, spoke somewhere to eat and pense in opening on public to undergo apprentice- tion. take for granted the ac- when I woke up. A big care by teams of expert cessibility and reliability thank you to you all. At the other end of town, on the United Nations IWD drink. holidays etc. in having ships, teachers need to If the politicians believe doctors and nurses in this women from all walks of theme of women in leader- to pay staff can easily be go through university they should be in offi ce, of our health system, but fantastic hospital now en- Most of these businesses it is also important to Two weeks ago my 14 life gathered at Centen- ship achieving an equal fu- where fully booked with overcome by a 10 per cent and aged care workers they should be willing to year old grandson had sure that he should make Power through generations nial Stadium for the Great ture in a COVID-19 world. surcharge which customers are required to go through undergo a few extra years sometimes acknowledge a slow, but full recovery. queues waiting for seat- the wonderful work that a serious accident and ing. A similar situation would be more than happy TAFE, why are our feder- of education to prove it. However, it’s not just the SILVERSTREAM Wines lian O’Shaughnessy. “It was really very interesting quite an inspiring get together, the doctors, specialists needed immediate medi- played host to some incredible to get a different take of where especially hearing Mavis who occurs when cruise liners to pay. al ministers not required I believe all ministers cal attention. Again, noth- sick who are nurtured; Around 140 people gathered A multitude of activities to undertake a specific should undertake a uni- and nurses provide in parent accommodation women last Sunday in celebra- to share in the experience while they thought we were at in arrived straight from hospital to call to Albany on a week- our world-class public ing was too much trouble, end with up 2000 more and events are hosted in standard of relevant ed- versity degree which in- and the use of Ronald tion of International Women’s being entertained by Keely and regard to women in society, in the event,” she said. hospitals. including the prompt at- Day. business, what was acceptable, passengers wandering Albany each year and you ucation in politics and cludes studies in politics tention at the Denmark MacDonald House ensure Saskia Brittan who performed “It was a great way of present- up and down York Street can guarantee that on each public policy, or even in and/or public policy and that country parents have two Helen Reddy classics. what barriers still needed to be ing it, just tracking down the Last week I spent a few Hospital followed by am- Guest speakers who brought broken down and so on.” looking for somewhere and every occasion it is left relation to the ministe- with relevance to their hours at the Albany bulance transfer for him access to meals, comfort- inspirational stories included Silverstream Wines Sales and progress of women through the to eat. to the same restaurants to rial portfolios they take portfolios. Health Campus for a rou- and his mum to Albany, able rooms and everything photographer and artist Bo Marketing Manager Jo Taylor Ms Mason, who volunteers generations, I think it was just a On Monday, my wife take provide the needs of charge of? It’s time to increase the tine day procedure. I was where further scans re- they need. Wong, WA Young Legend said the event was a fabulous with Disabled Surfers Asso- beautiful setup.” and I were lucky enough visitors. In almost every sector of standard, let’s not accept treated with the utmost vealed life threatening Our gratitude goes beyond Bridget Mason, The Temple success. ciation Great Southern and the All net money raised from the • Subdivision • Rezoning to get an outside table at Albany is in danger of los- society, specific educa- the bare minimum. courtesy, effi ciency and injuries. The Flying Doc- words. Spa business owner Carly Lane, “The atmosphere was just Breakfast in the Park program event will go towards the Young Loft 22 and found incred- ing many of these events if tion or training is required Isaac, kindness and nothing was tor then took over, and a Anne Simpson, Oranje Tractor Wines owner electric really, it was fabulous,” for the homeless, said it was an Women in Business Mentor- • Due diligence ibly the number of people fi nding somewhere to eat is to enter that sector. Middleton Beach. too much trouble for the team of reassuring ‘white Albany Pam Lincoln, one of South Af- she said. incredible honour to be there as ing Program, a new initiative rica’s fi rst female pilots Mavis “It was a really diverse bunch a guest speaker. with the Denmark Chamber of • Development approvals Commerce. n Please email your letters to: [email protected]. 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Sailors are by Saturday night revellers. unusually superstitious (prob- Rescued from that fate but by Historian ably as they were so much at having lost both his arms, he With our innovative aquaculture Malcolm Traill the mercy of the elements), so then adorned the gateposts of any divine protection that they Candyup Farm in the Kalgan IF YOU walk alongside the could invoke was valued. practices and 100 years OF combined district before he was donated replica of the Brig Amity at the A figurehead was there to Museum of the Great Southern by the owners, the Poole fam- ward off evil spirits, and was ily, to the WA Museum, where experience as ocean farmers, Leeuwin and cast your eyes upwards at placed on the bowsprit of the bow, you will see a carved sailing ships to face off those he is now on display. figure of a woman’s head demons. Many of the fi gure- In fact, the farm boasted two Coast is dedicated to supplying the pointing in the direction that heads were women yet there ship fi gureheads as gateposts the ship is sailing. was a basic contradiction here. as ‘Tommy’s’ counterpart was world with the freshest AND finest There is limited information Women on board ships were a (fully-clothed) female fi gure about the sculpture, known as a considered to be bad luck from the wooden sailing ship, Western Australian seafood. ship’s fi gurehead, and there is and could ‘anger’ the sea into the Lady Lyttleton. This ship also no fi rm indication that the producing dangerous storms. sank in Oyster Harbour in Shellfish aquaculture is inherently sustainable and has long been hailed as a form of regenerative farming that cleans, heals an d original Amity, which sank in One convenient solution, 1867 and parts of her were enhances our marine environments. Leeuwin Coast’s operations can help return thriving marine habitats, sequester carbon from Bass Strait in 1845, even had especially for the mainly male salvaged. the atmosphere and deliver long-term benefits to our community. Leeuwin Coast is committed to working alongside those who rely a fi gurehead. carvers, was to portray wo- The carving, the old- on the ocean, to protect and conserve this precious resource. Every aspect of Leeuwin Coast’s aquaculture operations, includin g the However, we do know that men in fi gureheads in a semi- est-known Australian-made proposed Emu Point facility, are created with the conservation of our unique coastline in mind. this particular carving came clothed state. n The replica of the Brig Amity with its carved fi gurehead. figurehead, was constructed from a coal hulk, a storage Exposed breasts, unlike no longer a need for a pointed depiction of an Anglo-Saxon permanently moored just off- of much softer wood than vessel for coal which was clothed ones, were supposed to bowsprit at the ship’s bow. or perhaps Viking warrior, so shore from Lawley Park where ‘Tommy’ Larkins who was normally moored in a harbour mollify high waves or shame Yet, in Albany, we have three he is wearing a skirt. He is she was fi lled with coal from made of Indian teak, so was in near the jetties that serviced them into calming themselves. wonderful examples of the the oldest known fi gurehead ships coming from the Hunter a degraded condition when she the early steam ships. This Many examples of surviving craft, all of which have their in Australia and his ship, the Valley or even from Wales. arrived at the WA Museum. ANTICIPATED coal hulk was the Mary Moore, fi gureheads portray women in individual tales. Larkins, has a notable history. She was also used as Albany’s OUR VISION AT EMU POINT Key benefits of Leeuwin a former China tea clipper various states of undress. She has been restored to her Walk further on from the The Larkins was built in In- fi rst isolation station – a 19th Leeuwin Coast proposes to create an integrated land base at our existing site within the that was anchored in Princess Many fi gureheads portrayed former glory and, although Coast’s aquaculture facility Amity and into the Residency dia in 1808 and made at least century version of a fl oating not on display, remains in Emu Point precinct. The facility has been designed with sustainability in mind and will support Royal Harbour from about living souls so not all were quarantine hotel. Leeuwin Coast’s long-term and world-class aquaculture Building at the WA Museum three voyages from England to the State’s collection as a the harvest and packing of our shellfish in an environmentally conscious manner. What’s 1904 until 1920. legendary. British politicians and you will come face to face the Eastern colonies carrying development will create employment opportunities for the $10MILLION By 1876, she had begun to reminder of the days of sail- more, the integration of our marine operations and packing facilities will ensure that the She was taken to Fremantle and social reformers were pop- with ‘Tommy Larkins’ in the over 200 convicts on each region and support the growth of the local aquaculture sector. rot away, so she was towed ing ships and those sailors’ freshest and finest Albany produce can be distributed as a unique and truly premium offering. and then Melbourne, broken ular subjects – many have been maritime gallery. ‘Tommy’ is occasion. She was bought by ashore and broken up on the The proposed facility has been designed to ensure continued collected and are on display superstitions. investment in up in 1923 and the fi gurehead mounted on the wall, but he the P & O Shipping Company foreshore below Lawley Park. The proposed facility represents a significant improvement to the current site and will access to, and improved safety of, the Emu Point precinct the region disappeared. It was found half at the National Maritime Mu- still looks out on the harbour and sailed to Albany in about Some of the timbers were used You can now even buy a local for both the general public and neighbouring businesses. seum at Greenwich in London. be delivered over 2 stages. CHAMPION buried in a Victorian backyard, where he also once sat astride 1853 when she was converted in fi ttings in Albany houses ale named Figure Head. So, ALBANY’S restored and added to the The carving of fi gureheads a coal hulk. into a coal hulk, Albany’s fi rst. and yachts. Her remains were wander down to the foreshore PRODUCE CREATING Amity when it was construc- all but died out with the advent As a fi gurehead, he is a little Her masts and superstructure fi nally buried when the land- and meet (and toast) these About Leeuwin Coast ted in 1976 – a remarkable of iron vessels as there was Nursery Simple freezing and unusual, being a male. He is a were removed and she was backed wharf and CBH silos fi gureheads in person. We are proudly part of Harvest Road Group – one of WA’s Oyster and packing facilities UP TO Stag e mussel shed Stag e Amenities & officE most innovative agri-food companies. With a focus on sustainability and ethics, we are honouring the best of WA – Fencing and for employees 1 hardstand 2 Workshop the land our food comes from; the growers that tend it and 90 the people and the local communities who bring it to market. FULL TIME JOBS

Why is Leeuwin Coast developing an safety by ensuring that our operational employed by Leeuwin Coast are inherently prepared for the servicing of all waste and aquaculture facility at Emu Point and not vehicle and equipment movements occur sustainable and have long been hailed as a recyclables created at the proposed facility. elsewhere, eg the Port of Albany? within the site boundary, reducing vehicle- form of regenerative farming that cleans, All hard waste will be correctly stored before Leeuwin Coast’s site at Emu Point has pedestrian interaction. The facility design heals and enhances our oceans and marine being transported off site and the little fresh supported shellfish operations for many also incorporates a pedestrian walkway environments. Leeuwin Coast has already water the facility uses will be discharged decades. The site provides direct access for continued public access to the areas made significant investments in innovative safely in the City’s sewage system. to the calm and pristine waters of Oyster surrounding the proposed facility. technology deployed in Oyster Harbour, The only discharge from our facility will be in Harbour which is key to the integrated nature Leeuwin Coast’s aquaculture leases do not including FlipFarm baskets which are less the form of seawater that is circulated of our operations and the proposed facility. restrict public access to the local waters. disruptive to sea life than traditional oyster through the proposed shellfish nursery. This farming methods, helping to protect and The site also supports the use of oyster punts, Our farms are developed with clearly water will not be altered in any way and no the small and unintrusive vessel that make up marked driveways between all lines that conserve the marine environment. organic material will be added to it. Instead, the majority of our operational fleet. These allow for safe navigation through and around Doesn’t aquaculture kill the seafloor? water taken into the nursery will pass over young oysters which filter and clean the water vessels can only operate in calm waters and the aquaculture gear. This gear also has a Absolutely not. Our seafood is sustainably before it is released back into Oyster Harbour. the location of our site facilitates their safe positive benefit on the ecosystem, improving farmed using techniques that improve the seagrass health, environmental productivity launch and retrieval with minimal interruption marine ecosystem. The dropper lines that we The facility design incorporates noise and enhancing fish life with improved fishing to the local community. hang for Akoya and mussels to grow on create abatement measures which includes 100mm around the aquaculture leases. Will there be less parking as a result of a habitat in the ocean, almost like a floating thick PIR fire-retardant core insulation and the facility? How will increased traffic be managed to reef. This infrastructure provides a home for the strategic positioning of the plant room within the facility to further reduce noise. No. The proposed facility will see a net and from the facility? all manner of marine life, from crabs to fish increase in available public parking within The proposed facility is not expected to and more. When will the facility be operational? the Emu Point precinct. The facility has substantially increase vehicle movements As our aquaculture gear floats above the The proposed facility will be developed in two been designed to incorporate staff parking to and from the Emu Point precinct. The seafloor, it sways with the currents and does stages with the first stage of development requirements within our site. The facility integrated nature of the proposed facility not shade sensitive habitats like seagrass. to begin in 2021. The first stage of the design also includes new standard and means that our products will be consolidated Further, the filtration of the water by our development is anticipated to be completed disabled parking for the public to conveniently and packed within the proposed facility, shellfish increases light penetration through this year. access Emu Point’s commercial jetty. limiting truck movements to and from the site. the water column which ultimately enhances How can I find out more and where is your Will families still be able to access Emu Point Leeuwin Coast will continue to monitor staff the health and growth of organisms on product sold? for boating, fishing and swimming? transport and will consider initiatives such as the seafloor. Visit leeuwincoast.com for more information. carpooling and public transport to manage Yes. The proposed facility maintains existing Will the proposed facility pollute the Leeuwin Coast is dedicated to supplying the traffic movements. access to businesses and public space within surrounding waterway and create noise world with the finest West Australian seafood. the Emu Point precinct. Is aquaculture harmful to the environment? pollution? We welcome any feedback around how we The proposed design will help improve public No. The modern aquaculture practices No. A waste management plan has been can best achieve this goal.

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Jamie Hodgkinson Isobelle Smith Principal boost tourism SO, YOU are following the unfortu- dence given in these interviews, as nate path of Family Court to obtain well as anything fi led with the court. THE Shire of Plantagenet have ap- “So, he decided he would ask the orders relating to your and your proved plans for a mural art wall and Walldogs if they’d like to come to The report will often include fea- a viewing platform to be built at the Western Australia and paint one. ex-partner’s separation. You have tures such as: two children of the relationship who Albany Highway and Muir Highway “Six of the founding members live with you, or away from you, and 1 The children’s views and what roundabout in Mt Barker. agreed to come over and start their they are telling each of you different weight should be given to them Six out of seven councillors voted two-stage process in Mt Barker. things about what they want. (more weight is given to older chil- in favour of the proposal, with Coun- “But we needed to get development They come home after a weekend dren, often called mature minors); cillor Jeff Moir voting against the approval to build the sign on Main with the other parent and tell you 2 Risk factors, such as risk of family Photo: Deanna Corrieri motion. Roads property as it’s a signifi cant they want to live with you. Suddenly, violence/abuse; and The mural is set to stand 10 metres structure.” you receive an affi davit where the 3 Who, in the SEW’s opinion, the n Local organisers are gearing up for the Denmark Black Dog Ride. wide and four metres high. The fi rst stage of the mural paint- other parent deposes to the children children should live with, spend Local Roads and Community In- ing program consisted of six murals telling them that they do not want to time with and communicate with. DEANNA CORRIERI ing mental illness to reach out for mental health and suicide preven- frastructure Program funding have and was completed around eight live with you at all and are extremely support from friends and to seek as- tion programs nationwide, includ- allocated the Shire $300,000 for the months ago. unhappy. Once the SEW fi les their report sistance from medical practitioners. ing men’s sheds, training commu- there, it is not possible for them to AROUND 120 motorbike riders developments and the Shire esti- Councillor Pavlovich said he had All these red fl ags point towards from the Great Southern will hit the “Successful events like this did nity members in mental health fi rst mates the plans will cost $258,000. “no doubt” thousands of people change their report. The Court will aid and funding a youth outreach the matter needing a Single Expert road later this month as part of the not come together without the Shire of Plantagenet President would come through Mt Barker in the Witness (SEW). not allow a secondary report for bus in regional WA. second stage of art works. reasons such as a party disagreeing nationwide Black Dog Ride (BDR) support, generosity and dedication Chris Pavlovich said the wall mural The SEW is usually a psycholo- with the report. 1Dayer which raises awareness for of a big group of people driven by BDR member Rob Woods said is part of an Albany Highway beau- “We’d never have guessed the suc- gist, psychiatrist, or social worker, depression and suicide prevention. a common goal of raising aware- the journey goes beyond the ride. n GSCORE Managing Director Dr Lenore Lyons on top of Tower Hill. tifi cation package to encourage tour- cess that we had in drawing people In matters where the parents are ness for depression and suicide who has working knowledge of the The Denmark ride will kick off ists driving past to enter the Mount off the highway and having a look Family Court and experience being a disputing the views of the children, prevention,” local organiser Bev “We don’t stop when the ride is ELEANOR BEIDATSCH long as it is congruent with the its spread. Barker CBD. through our town until the fi rst murals it can be an extremely important ad- at about 8.30am on March 21 from Seeney said. over,” he said. purpose,” she explained. went up,” he said. SEW previously. If both parents can Kwoorabup Park, taking a scenic A fourth fl oral survey is planned “The Walldogs are an American agree, they can be jointly appointed, dition to gain a better understanding The Black Dog Ride was started THE Shire of Plantagenet has “We supplied a projection of pos- for spring for further investigation. “During the fi rst stage not a lot of and be able to negotiate consent route through Walpole before fi n- To date, 136 community members non-for-profi t organisation who go or if you are unable to agree, the in 2009 by Steve Andrews from announced the long-anticipated sible walking and mountain bike through towns and paint their style people knew what was going on and orders to avoid the need for an ex- ishing up in Pemberton. have been trained in mental health Bruce Macmahon, who lives Family Court will assist in the ap- trail network at Mount Barker trails on the hill and Department near Tower Hill, said he was more of artwork to attract people and also it brought thousands to the area dur- pensive and emotional trial. Busselton, who had lost people he fi rst aid thanks to Denmark BDR. pointment. Each party will have to Every year around 8,500 riders cared about to suicide and decided These people now have skills to Hill will soon be developed, with of Lands said that was congruent concerned by the risk of erosion. to record some of the history in the ing the community painting process. pay half the SEW’s fees. If you need any assistance with from 29 different locations across construction works expected to with the purpose… so that would town,” he said. The project is planned to be fi n- to ride around Australia with his know how to recognise signs and fi nish by June. “Whatever they do they’re going The SEW will prepare a report family court matters, please feel free Australia rev their engines and ride dog Winston to raise awareness. symptoms of those struggling with be allowed under the vesting. to destroy a lot of native bush; “A local resident in Mt Barker for ished by November 2021 if the for a good cause. The trails are part of a region- after completing interviews with the to contact our offi ce on 9841 1122 Suicide is the leading cause of depression. “I think there’s some misconcep- they’re going to have to put a the last 10 years goes and paints pandemic permits. parties (with the children separately to speak with our experienced solici- wide project led by the Great tion out there in the public that culvert in one part of the hill which with them. Hannah Turner BDR aims to start conversations death in Australians under the age To register or donate visit www. Southern Centre for Outdoor Rec- if appropriate) and analysing the evi- tors to discuss your matter. around mental health and help of 45. because it’s a Class A reserve they probably don’t realize at the blackdogride.org.au, or contact Bev reation Excellence (GSCORE) to then absolutely no development moment because in the winter * This column is intended as general information and does not contain personal advice. For specifi c, reduce the stigma of mental illness. Since its inception, BDR has and Roger Sweeney at denmark@ fi ll a gap in quality trails for locals personal advice you should obtain a professional legal opinion. or clearing is allowed which isn’t there’s a river that runs off that It encourages people experienc- raised more than $2.5 million for blackdogride.org.au. and tourists alike. quite true. hill,” he said. But as benefi cial as the trails “We got two opinions from state But GSCORE Managing Direc- could be, there are some in the land offi cers. We checked every- tor Dr Lenore Lyons said all the For all your Heavy Machinery, Plantagenet community who want thing was okay before we did any environmental concerns raised Tower Hill left alone. concept planning.” by the public were considered in Piloting needs Concerned resident Sheryl Dw- Ms Adams assured clearing of the plan. yer fears the trails will degrade the the site would be minimal. “Trail building has come a long & Agricultural Implement Towing environment on the hill. “The whole point of mountain way in recent years in terms of the “I’m concerned about the dam- bike trails is that they’re cut very knowledge and understanding,” age that will be done on a Class narrow so that there’s obstacles she said. Contact – A reserve that is supposed to be that you go around,” she said. “The skills and expertise, to protected not destroyed,” she ensure that construction is high Associated said. “The good thing about having a low-density trail network is that if quality and that in the long-term… “It’s afforded the highest protec- there is anything of signifi cance it doesn’t have ongoing environ- Piloting tion of any land. It’s even higher you don’t rip it out, you just go mental impacts on sites”. protection than national parks and around it.” Dr Lyons said formal trails often there should be no development improve the environment of a Wally on it at all.” Ms Adams added the trails developed site. Tower Hill is classified as a wouldn’t have a signifi cant impact on the wildlife, either. “In places where there’s been a 0428 514 035 Class A reserve but is designated lot of informal trail use… we see as parkland. According to State The community has also raised these informal or unsanctioned legislation, development is per- concerns about the risk of dieback trails created and that can have mitted on parkland if it increases and erosion. a really signifi cant impact on the public use. Dieback is a highly infectious environment,” she said. Shire Economic Development disease which causes plants to “I think one of the real benefi ts Officer Laura Adams said per- lose their leaves and die. It is a of trails is that it can provide mission was sought from the signifi cant problem in WA. opportunities for rehabilitation Service you deserve, Department of Planning Land Three environmental surveys of of sites, revegetation of sites, and Heritage before plans were Tower Hill paid for by the Shire and improvements to the overall developed. showed dieback was already environmental value of different “Development is allowed so present and trails would not affect areas.” people you can trust. 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Pork loin sandwich Ingredients (serves 2) 4 pieces pork loin cut thinly 4 slices bread toast cut 1 packet slaw mix 1 small tin corn kernels 1 Granny Smith apple 2 tablespoons mayo Pickles 100g grated cheddar cheese Method 1) Heat pan up to really hot. 2) Season pork loins with salt and pepper. 3) In a bowl, place corn kernels, slaw mix and n Woolorama Arts Coordinator Fiona Dawson Licence # MRB1477 grated Granny Smith apple, add mayo, salt with artist Andy Dolphin and his painting Great and pepper, mix well. Southern Light. Does your vehicle • New, log book & used car/4wd servicing 4) Toast bread. MOUNT BARKER artist Andy Dolphin has added need attention? • In house engine reconditioning & machining service 5) Put pork loins on hot pan and cook for one another feather to his cap by taking out fi rst prize • Diesel & EFI specialist diagnostic’s & repairs minute each side and turn pan off. 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Advance Notice of Bridge Works on Muir Highway, Perillup Call Richard on 0400 531 545. OFFICER (0.5 FTE) Main Roads will soon commence maintenance work on the bridge on Muir Highway, in the locality of Perillup, HOUSE, 91 First Ave, Kendenup. The Shire of Kojonup is looking for a community approximately 10 kilometres east of Rocky Gully, in the Shire of Plantagenet. 1012sqm (1/4 acre), cedar type The bridge will be closed to traffic for the duration of the work. To accommodate traffic, a single lane side-track cladding. 2 beds, ensuite plus ClassifiedsF: 9842 2789 minded, organised and enthusiastic individual separate shower/toilet. Large will be constructed around the bridge which will be under the control of electronic traffic control lights. Run your ad until sold. to join our team. Excellent communications and garage, scheme and rainwater 9842 2787 E: [email protected] Road users are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journey, with speed restrictions in place. SELL IT FASTER time management skills, a personable nature tanks. $210,000. Private sale. 107 Stead Road, Albany Pay the one low price.* Work will commence mid-April 2021 and is expected to be completed in September 2021 Kevin 0497 802 498. and desire to work as part of a close knit team For further project information and travel impacts visit www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or call 138 138. LAND, 87 Hassell Ave, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE are attributes required for this challenging and Kendenup. 2000sqm (1/2 acre). LINEAGE: (excluding Until Sold ads) Display & Lineage 4pm TUESDAY. Until Sold rebooking - 4pm TUESDAY rewarding position. MRWA_1638_2246 Water connected, power at First 75 characters (or part thereof), including spaces....$15 All advertisements are accepted on the following Terms and Conditions. boundary. $60,000. Private sale. 1. The Great Southern Weekender has the right to refuse to publish or republish any advertisement without giving any reason therefore. Under the direction of the Manager of Corporate Kevin 0497 802 498. Each additional 25 characters (or part thereof) ...... $2.50 2. No liability shall be incurred by The Weekender by reason of any amendments to or error or inaccuracy in, or the partial or total omission of an advertisement or by reason of delay or default or from any ACCOMMODATION LAND, 88 First Ave, Kendenup. other cause whatsoever, provided that if an error occurs which in the opinion of The Weekender clearly lessens the value of the advertisement and the advertiser notifi es The Weekender of the error within & Community Services, the successful applicant OLD NEWSPAPERS Minimum cash charge ...... $15 fi ve (5) days of when the error appeared, then one correct insertion will be made without charge. 4025sqm (1 acre). Water/ power will be responsible for: WANTED at boundary. $40,000. Private DISPLAY: *UNTIL SOLD CONDITIONS AVAILABLE All adverts must be pre-paid. 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Text or call SELL IT FAST 9842 2787 9842 2787 $380. 9851 1050. 0428 464 046. 0498 044 262. required for the completion of your order. 42 The Weekender, March 11, 2021 The Weekender, March 11, 2021 43 SPORT SPORT Crucial clash Tigers stay alive in fi nals race MICHAEL ROBERTS capacity in the ruck causing more than MICHAEL ROBERTS fi xtures for Railways to – his second in as many dismissal you want on qualify. weeks – in the second your CV. a few headaches for opposition coaches. n ANALYSIS The Lions probably over of the match, with Fair to say the pitch was THIS weekend’s top-of-the-table clash Railways will still start favourites, with JUST when Railways’ would have thought fellow opener Regan Po- between Royals and Railways is loom- the undefeated ladder leaders fl exing playing its part, but Paul chances of making this they’d nailed down ett gone for another duck Donaldson made batting ing as one of the most important home- their muscle again on Friday night in year’s ADCA finals third position when they in the fourth over. and-away fi xtures in the short history of a 4.4(28) to 1.5(11) victory over North look pretty easy until he looked done and dusted, crawled to victory over Rather than a cricket was caught for 21. the GSFLW. Albany. the defending premiers Manypeaks about an hour contest, the match ended When it came to their The Tigers are undefeated after seven Britney Bolton, who was dominant pulled off a last-gasp dou- earlier. up resembling a game of ble bonus point win to duck, duck, goose as Na- turn, Royals didn’t bat rounds fresh off a 17-point win over again with two goals and plenty of pos- Needing just 61 for vic- much better. And if Man- North Albany, while the Lions smashed session, is surely one of the favourites keep themselves in the tory, Royals were in trou- than Poole was soon back premiership race. in the sheds for another ypeaks had taken their Mount Barker by a whopping 57-points for this year’s best and fairest medal. ble at 27-4. chances on a few runouts to record their fourth win on the trot. The Tigers chased down quacker. If Royals are to win, they need to fi nd But a mature 22 not-out and catches, they might Collingwood Park’s mod- from young talent Lorcan The goose in this ill- have snatched victory. On the last occasion the two teams a way of getting through the Tigers’ est 122 in 24.4 four overs, met in round 2, Railways grinded out defence, which is the stingiest group in McNamara saw the Blue fated story is undoubt- meaning they secured Baggers home with three edly wicketkeeper Seb It begs the question: Photo: Deanna Corrieri a fi ve-point victory in wet and windy the competition. maximum points with where are the quality A- conditions which made it hard to tell wickets to spare in the Stanton, who decided On the weekend, Railways didn’t con- two balls to spare. 35th over. it was a brilliant idea to grade batsman this sea- n Rogue paceman Marcus Mellon looks like he means business heading into where both teams were at. son? cede a goal until the fourth quarter when With two home-and- Winning the toss and walk down the wicket and fi nals. A shower or two is forecast for Friday the game was done and dusted. away games remaining batting first on a damp try smack Brown for six Each team’s set of bowl- night, but let’s hope it doesn’t dramati- The Lions certainly have the fi re power this season, the Tigers wicket, Manypeaks were when his team was 3-7. ers have been solid with- cally affect the quality of football again. will need at least two in all sorts early with the Instead of reaching the out looking like world There’s a lot to play for this time round. to trouble the Tigers, though, in what is shaping up as a classic contest. wins – and probably a pitch causing havoc left, boundary, Stanton was beaters. If Railways win, they will almost cer- bonus point – to reach right and centre. clean bowled for two to Are the pitches to tainly fi nish top of the ladder. Meanwhile, Denmark-Walpole boost- the fi nals. Royals seamer David leave Peaks in all sorts of blame? Or is the A-grade ed their chances of qualifying for fi nals If that all goes to plan, Brown had Peaks Cap- trouble. comp simply going While if Royals come out fi ring, the with a hard-fought 8-point triumph over Royals will also need to tain Iran Tilbury caught At Brown’s pace, that’s through a lean patch in race for the minor premiership is wide Albany Sharks at home on Friday night. Photo: Deanna Corrieri lose their two remaining behind for a golden duck probably not the kind of terms of talent? open with three rounds remaining. Denmark came out fi ring in the fi rst Royals’ demolition job of Mt Barker term to lead by 8-points at quarter time n Royals smashed Mount Barker by 57-points on Friday Night. will have to give the team a lot of con- but they were pegged back in the second fi dence. term as Albany mounted a comeback. ROUND 5 GSFLW FIXTURES: Gracie Gibson was in superb form up At the fi nal change, it was anyone’s Female talent shines forward for the Lions on the weekend, game, with the Magpies leading by just Mount Barker vs Albany vs North Albany Railways vs Royals ALBANY Mountain booting fi ve goals to take her tally to 10 two points. Denmark-Walpole for the season. Friday March 12, 5.45pm Friday March 12, 7.15pm Bike Club hosted their A single goal in the last term saw Friday March 12, 6.15pm round 1 cross coun- Collingwood Park Collingwood Park Nardia Humphries is also impressing, Denmark hold on for a much-deserved Sounness Park try event on Sunday with her raking left boot and running win, jumping up to fourth on the table. morning at Irrerup (Mount Adelaide) and Corndarup (Mount Clarence) with, impres- sively, over one third of the fi eld female. Comp has X-factor The big turn out by the Lic 05999 EC2192 ladies did not disappoint WHILE AFLX never re- gular fi eld. Other unique with Dinah Roecker, ally took off as a concept rules include the 10-point Chelsea Sobik, Carly nationally, the Borden X super goal registered for Talbot and Hayley Poett − CCTV Camera Systems Cup continues to attract goals kicked from outside taking out their respec- n Sunday’s female riders were pumped up for the cross-country race. − Security Alarm Systems interest right across West- the 40m line. tive divisions. ern Australia. FAST5 is an intense “The times those la- the ladies, happened to all the boys, easily. Hay- also won a State Down- − Fire Alarm Systems The popular pre-sea- shortened form of netball dies achieved would coincide closely with In- ley looked so fresh and hill Round at Wellington − Automatic Gates son football and netball with fi ve players a side, have beaten most of ternational Women’s Day spritely afterwards that Mills in arguably the tournament returns this rolling substitutes and the male competitors in and there are a wonderful she could have tackled most technically chal- − Access Control April with more than 250 multiple scoring zones. comparable divisions, bunch of ladies getting the longer senior’ course lenging discipline. − Roller Shutters competitors expected to Borden Pavilion Coor- showing that on av- involved in mountain and still vied for a dais “It’s nice to fl ow down descend on the small Great dinator Pip Moir said it erage, the ladies are biking with all ages and fi nish.” a hill and learn to be − Video Intercoms Southern town. n FAST5 winners 2019 - Bullet Railway. skill levels. l was fantastic to see the probably fi tter than their Poett started racing the brave,” Poett said. − Safes 12 AFLX sides and 8 cup return after Covid-19 male club members” “For example, Under challenging discipline of She said her favourite FAST5 sides will compete restrictions saw last year’s Albany Mountain Bike 13’s Girls division win- Gravity Enduro at State trail was ‘Big Pine’ at in round robin matches on event cancelled. Club President Dora ner Hayley Poett (11 rounds in 2019 and was Margaret River and loves Saturday April 10 culmi- “There’s huge enthusi- Adeline said. years old) blitzed the her age division State riding with her friends, nating in grand fi nals for asm from local clubs to be “The timely results by entire junior fi eld to top Champion in 2020. She brothers and dad, Mitch. each code in the afternoon. experiencing the shortened The winner of the AFLX versions of both football competition will take and netball,” she said. It’s home $2500 and the win- fast paced, exciting and ner of FAST5 will pocket most importantly a lot of WE’RE HIRING! $1500. fun for all involved.” AFLX is the AFL’s Gates will open at 10am seven-a-side format con- with games to commence Do you remember your first bike? [email protected] sisting of two 10-minute at 11am. 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