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FREE SINCE EVERYBODY'S BEEN ON 1993 ALBANY'S RIVERBOAT 90 Lockyer Ave, Albany P 9842 1211 BUT IT REALLY PAYS TO BOOK Vol 29, No 11 March 18, 2021 www.gsweekender.com.au 9844 3166 107 Stead Road, Albany WA 6330 Telephone: (08) 9842 2788 Classifieds: (08) 9842 2787 Shelling a vision Facsimile: (08) 9842 2789 ADVERTISING MANAGER: Roslyn Buktenica SENIOR DESIGNER: Jami Welshman [email protected] ACTING EDITOR: Michael Roberts JOURNALISTS: Isabel Vieira, Deanna Corrieri and Hannah Turner: MICHAEL ROBERTS [email protected] HARVEST Road have taken the next step in their bold plan for Albany’s shellfi sh industry, with Stage 1 of their Emu Point proposal gaining a unanimous recommendation of approval from an infrastructure and develop- ADVERTISING SALES: ment meeting last week. The proposal now heads to the City of Alba- [email protected] ny’s ordinary council meeting on March 23. 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[email protected] CLASSIFIEDS: [email protected] Renters fear eviction ISABEL VIEIRA When the moratorium comes to an “Our main concern is that people “That might be meals, it might be “Normally in Albany we would end next Sunday, landlords will be will either face huge rent increases things for their kids.” have around 100 properties to rent, ALBANY’s most vulnerable tenants able to act under ordinary tenancy which they can’t afford, or they will at the moment there is around 30,” Check out our locally owned radio station at could face substantial rent increases laws and increase the rent of their be evicted, and given we don’t have A mix of rentals being sold, a lack she said. or eviction when the COVID-19 of social and affordable housing “The average rent in Albany is properties in line with the current a lot of affordable rentals they won’t availability and more people chasing rental moratorium comes to end on supply and demand of the market. have anywhere to live,” she said. around $330. That has now increased www.goldmx.com.au March 28. the regional lifestyle have all contrib- because of the supply, so there is a uted to higher market demand. The rental moratorium was put in Shelter WA CEO Michelle Mac- “They will need to make really lot of people who know their leases place by the WA Government at the Kenzie said she was worried Al- diffi cult choices about if they stay Ray White Albany Property Man- aren’t being renewed after the mora- height of the pandemic last March to bany’s housing shortage, coupled in the home and pay even more of agement Head Tam Emin said she torium ends or they know their rents protect tenants from eviction and to with rent increases, would force their income on rent, which means was expecting to see a lot of rental are going up.” put a ban on rent increases. people into homelessness. that other expenditure won’t happen. increases at the end of the month. Continued on page 3. 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You Labor landslide Thinking of selling your property can also read her horoscopes at www.bohoastro.com MICHAEL ROBERTS Ms Stephens and retiring she had also put in the MP Peter Watson shared hard yards to get elected. and would like professional service ARIES [March 21-April 20] REBECCA Stephens a big hug when the Seat “Being a born-and- with lower fees? The late week Full Moon lights up your partnership zone, so it’s time to focus attention on a special wrote herself into the was called in their favour. bred local I’ve got a lot person in your life. You could also decide to let go of a relationship that’s no longer working. Single record books on Saturday of backing personally Rams – look for love with someone who is kind and compassionate. Your motto for the moment is Ms Stephens, 38, said from Aries birthday great Reece Witherspoon. “I’ve realised that life is too short to spend my time night when she became she felt honoured to be through my involvement with anybody who doesn’t appreciate me, treat me with respect or bring value to the relationship.” Albany’s first female the fi rst female Member in business, the com- member of parliament for Albany. munity and council,” she TAURUS [April 21-May 21] as part of Labor’s re- “It’s something I’ll cher- said. Are you stuck in a rut? Have you been too stubborn to embrace change? This week’s Full Moon markable State election ish,” she said. “Riding on the tail of will shake up your daily routine and inject new energy and enthusiasm into your life. But make landslide. Mark McGowan and the sure your plans are rooted in reality. At the moment you’re extra susceptible to suggestion – and As of Wednesday morn- “I’ve had criticism along Labor Government and fl attery – so be discerning about who’s advice you take. Don’t allow fair-weather friends (or frac- ing, Ms Stephens had the way, and I’ve had peo- what they’ve done during tious family members) to lead you up the primrose path to trouble. Keep your feet on the ground! polled 51 per cent of the ple say: ‘you’re a mum COVID has obviously Jeremy Stevenson with two kids, how are GEMINI [May 22-June 21] primary vote, followed by helped. 0427 183 688 you going to do this?’ [email protected] The Full Moon stimulates your friendship zones, so those around you can look forward to some the Liberal’s Scott Leary “But I wouldn’t want to Photo: Michael Roberts surprises, amusing antics or manic moments from you and your peer group pals. But this week you on 18.3 per cent and The “Alannah MacTiernan overshadow that and say need to be extra careful what you say. With Mars squaring Mercury on Wednesday, sharp words Nationals’ Delma Baesjou has been such a stern sup- I haven’t done the hard Lorraine Stevenson have the ability to hurt others. If you don’t slow down and self-edit, then you could end up with a on 10.8 per cent. porter. She’s supported so work.” n Peter Watson and Rebecca Stephens. 0417 183 688 messy misunderstanding on your hands. So think things through before you open your mouth! On a two-party prefer- many regional women to In what is being labelled The once safe Nationals per cent in the two-party [email protected] get where they are today. CANCER [June 22-July 23] ence, Labor enjoyed a an election bloodbath, Seat of Warren-Black- preferred count. 7.7 per cent swing in its “I’ll continue caring for wood is predicted to fall Crabs are the carers of the zodiac. But looking after a loved one won’t be easy, as you struggle to there were dramatic The 14 per cent swing favour. the people of Albany.” swings in favour of La- to Labor. towards Labor is one of LONG OR SHORT TERM juggle your personal and professional lives. This week’s Full Moon falls in your home zone, so MACHINERY AVAILABLE be on domestic drama alert and realise that stress levels will be running high (and self-control Labor’s post-election While no doubt benefi t- bor across the State, with By Wednesday morning, the more remarkable re- FOR HIRE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY running low). It’s a good time to refresh your living space. Be inspired by birthday great William function at Centennial ing from Mark McGow- the party predicted to hold Labor’s Jane Kelsbie was sults in a history-making Morris, “Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Stadium was full of wide an’s unprecedented popu- 52 of the 59 seats in the leading The Nationals’ election that has redefi ned LEO [July 24-Aug 23] smiles and tears of joy as larity, Ms Stephens said lower house. Terry Redman by 2.8 the political landscape. The Full Moon shines a bright spotlight on all types of communication and conversation. Expect WEEKEND QUIZ some highs and lows in relationships, but that’s normal. The harder you work on smoothing out potential problems with loved ones, the better you’ll feel. So your motto for the week is from birthday great, actress and producer Sarah Jessica Parker. “You have good days and you have Federal government tourism snub bad days. That’s a marriage. That’s a friendship.” Local travel and education are also highlighted. GREAT Southern tourism op- coast destinations likely to draw ing their doors when JobKeeper WA,” she said.