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Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington says the port city can support a population of 50,000 people by 2030. ACCOUNTS: [email protected] Australians embracing the country lifestyle ■ MICHAEL ROBERTS the fall was far less dramatic than in Albany and Busselton,” he told the people, but we’ve got to manage it plans to build 20 new social housing CLASSIFIEDS: MORE Australians are saying no to recent years (4,720 in 2019). Weekender. properly.” properties in the Great Southern and the hustle and bustle of city life and It means Western Australians are “Shopping can handle it, sporting With Albany property listings down homeowners taking advantage of heading bush for the sweet smell of still moving from the country to the facilities can handle it, the social 49 per cent on same time previous government building grants would [email protected] country air. city, but not in as greater numbers. facilities – there’s new bars and res- year, REIWA chairperson for Albany bring new stock onto the market. Latest fi gures from the Australian The fi gures back up anecdotal evi- taurants opening all the time.” Barry Panizza said housing availa- “The Building Bonus Grant has Bureau of Statistics revealed popula- dence that isolated regional centres, Latest population stats show Al- bility would become an issue if the supported signifi cant growth in home tion growth in regional Australia grew like Albany, have become an attrac- bany’s population has grown to just population was to rise quickly. building approvals across the state,” Check out our locally owned radio station at by 43,000 in 2020 – the largest gain tive proposition for city dwellers over 38,000 people. Mr Wellington “25 per cent in 10 years is a lot,” he said. since numbers were fi rst recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic. defi ned healthy population growth at he said. “ABS data shows in the fi ve months in 2001. How long that’s going to last is hard about 2.5 per cent, meaning 50,000 “That increase is going to put pres- to the end of January, 177 new home www.goldmx.com.au Regional Queensland (17,000), Vic- to predict, but Albany Mayor Dennis people living in Albany by 2030. sure on the services of Albany – the building applications were approved toria (13,400) and New South Wales Wellington said the port city was well “The hospital is probably a bit City is going to need to be proactive. in the Albany LGA, compared to 56 (12,700) had the greatest population positioned in most areas to handle of a worry if that’s going to be big “Developers are going to need to be in the fi ve months prior. boosts . population growth. enough, but that would be the only proactive to provide enough houses “As these new homes enter the mar- Western Australia’s regional popu- “Prior to Covid, there was only two query,” he said. for that population increase.” ket, we expect to see some easing on lation dropped by 2,133 people, but towns in WA that were growing – “We can sustain getting to 50,000 Housing Minister John Carey said supply pressures.”

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The week starts off with a mad rush as the New Moon, Mars and Uranus boost your District Court via video link from Casuarina But Judge Stevenson said Mr Williams had busy side and you’re desperate to do everything ASAP. Slow down or you’ll come a  Prison on Monday to be sentenced for 11 “The grooming was signifi cant and it was shown little remorse for his actions.  (08) 9842 6540 10. Who is the only father-son combination to cropper! Saturn (which is still moving through your sign) has a valuable lesson to teach counts of sexual penetration without consent substantial by reason of the period of time  [email protected]

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Building Better Regions Ravensthorpe Nickle into the room she was Primarily constructed fund to put towards the Operation contributed For a FREE measure & quote sleeping in to grab the CEO Gavin Pollock says Albany from yellow timber, the project. $100,000 towards the dog for a walk. its new state-of-the-art Cultural Precinct will Cultural Precinct is de- The local community development. Prosecuting Sgt Dave bring the town into the signed with sustainability also contributed towards RNO Assistant General 0477 147 776 Loverock told the court 21st century. front of mind to reduce the building, according Manager Bob Gordon [email protected] an argument broke out its environmental impact. to Mr Pollock, with 14 said they were glad to Book your Flu between the pair and Mr Construction of the » businesses and commu- support the Shire’s plans Rees became verbally tering the glass. in a toilet before police victim was trying to get 1,400sqm community Part of the building’s nity groups chipping in to add vibrancy to the abusive. As his victim tried to arrived. help,” she said. hub is expected to com- electricity will come from for funding. Vaccination today call triple zero, Mr Rees Magistrate Dianne Mr Rees’ communi- mence in the coming solar panels, it will have region. The argument turned a rainwater tank and ener- “This is just going to grabbed her by the hair Scaddan scolded Mr Rees ty-based order includes months, with tenders out revitalise our town centre “We are proud to have ugly when Mr Rees gy-effi cient lighting and pushed a dining room ta- and dragged her across for his unacceptable be- alcohol counselling pro- for the $7 million project. here in Ravensthorpe and played a role in bringing Visit terrywhitechemmart.com.au/flu use sustainable building ble at his victim, punched the fl oor. haviour. grams and he was or- The community precinct bring us into the 21st cen- this project to life and will sit adjacent to the materials. I look forward to visit- Call 08 9841 3841 her in the face and pushed The victim managed to “It was three assaults, dered to pay court costs tury with a lot of technol- * her into a glass door, shat- escape by locking herself one of which is when the of $130.50. current council build- Mr Pollock said the ogy and facilities that will ing the Precinct once it Walk-ins available ings and offer a range of precinct had been in the hopefully be beneficial opens,” he said. services and activities, works since 2013, and in to a lot of people coming The Shire is aiming to including a visitors cen- 2019 the Shire received through to enjoy the expe- begin construction in • Subdivision • Rezoning tre, community resource $5.3 million from the rience in Ravensthorpe,” July. • Due diligence • Development approvals Habitual drink driver TerryWhite Chemmart Open 7 days! ■ HANNAH TURNER a Holden Commodore on March said her client was driving to the Chester Pass Albany Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8am to 6pm edgeplanning.com.au 0409 107336 (Steve) 25 at 10pm in Albany when he was shop to get cigarettes and was 160 Chester Pass Road Thurs: 8am to 8pm A GNOWANGERUP man who Albany WA 6330 Sat: 8am to 5pm pulled over for a random breath test. grieving a family member who had Vaccine hesistancy was pulled over driving at more P: 08 9841 3841 Sun: 10am to 4pm than twice the legal alcohol limit Mr Miniter blew 0.139 and ad- passed away that day. ■ ISABEL VIEIRA *Subject to availability. »Availability subject to change. »Service fees apply. Flu Vaccinations can only be provided to customers aged over 10 mitted to police he didn’t have a years in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA. For vaccinations for younger customers and children, please see your GP. Legislations without a licence has been fi ned Magistrate Dianne Scaddan said and regulations are subject to change. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your appointment and be aware you will need to remain in store for a HUDSON SEWAGE SERVICES $2900 and disqualifi ed from driving current driver’s licence. AUSTRALIANS over the age of 50 are now eligible further 15-minute observation period. Some customers may be eligible for the free flu vaccination – please speak to your pharmacist, GP or Mr Miniter needed to “take some to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as the other immunisation provider to see if you are eligible. Important: Some people may not be eligible for the flu vaccination. Please speak with Wastewater recycling for 39 months. Sgt Loverock told the court police other steps” to control his grief and one of our pharmacists to confirm if you are eligible. Visit www.terrywhitechemmart.com.au/flu for more information. TM19908 offi cers searched the car and found country enters Phase 2A of the national rollout. Albany Magistrates Court heard drinking habits. Desmond Patrick Miniter plead a glass smoking implement in the From this week, over 50s will be able to receive their A family of four can save over 200,000 litres guilty to one count of no authority centre console containing cannabis. “It is unfortunate the circumstanc- fi rst dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at general practice of water per year. to drive, exceeding 0.08g of alcohol Mr Miniter had four previous es of which you were driving,” respiratory clinics and State vaccination clinics. she said. Other participating general practices will be able to • Specialising in Aerobic Treatment Units, Aqua Nova, Clear Water, and possessing drug paraphernalia. drink driving offences on his crim- domestic & commercial Police Prosecuting Sgt Dave Lov- inal record. Mr Miniter was ordered to pay administer the vaccine to people aged over 50 from Bio Systems 2000, erock said Mr Miniter was driving The farm hand’s defence lawyer court costs of $248.70. May 17. • Installation & service ~ 24 hour back-up But vaccine hesitancy remains in the community after • 100% recycled wastewater for irrigation Aquarius & GRAF two cases of rare blood clots in Australia last month were linked the AstraZeneca vaccine. DoH Approved Photo: Unsplash 7 Service Agent for Suspended term for fraud The cases led the Therapeutic Goods Association to OPEN recommend the Pfi zer vaccine for people aged under Taylex, 50 and the AstraZeneca vaccine for those aged over The COVID-19 vaccine being administered. DAYS Bio Max, Bio Cycle, ■ HANNAH TURNER “He has positively engaged with his current orders,” 50 years old. the Department of Health website or speak to their AN ALBANY man who tried to take a fl ight paid for he said. Despite the vaccine’s potentially life-saving attrib- usual GP.” by a stolen credit card has been handed a suspended Sgt Loverock said Mr Williams could have withdrawn utes, Pioneer Health GP Dr James Turner said there has In response to the TGA’s updated vaccine advice, MOB: 0427 939 480 six-month prison sentence and a $1000 fi ne. at any stage when he found out it was a fraudulent been some uncertainty in the community over its safety. National Cabinet agreed to bring forward the rollout [email protected] Albany Magistrates Court heard Bevan Charles Wil- ticket. “There has been some vaccine hesitancy in relation to of Phase 2A to make 15.8 million doses of the vaccine liams plead guilty to gaining benefi t by fraud after he Magistrate Dianne Scaddan warned Mr Williams if the very rare side effect called Thrombosis and Throm- available for Aussies aged 50-69. attempted to board a fl ight from Albany to Perth under he reoffended between now and December he will bocytopenia syndrome which has been associated with Pioneer Health’s respiratory clinic began administer- a fake name on October 29 last year. go to jail. the vaccine,” he said. ing the jab to over 50s this week in Albany, having been Police Prosecuting Sgt Dave Loverock said a co-of- “This offence is serious,” she said. “The risks of this complication are very low, however, allocated 400 doses of vaccine per week. fender bought three plane tickets under false names “You knew that ticket was not in your name.” people are weighing up the risks of COVID compared “The vaccine is the best protection we have against using a credit card stolen from a 79-year-old’s handbag. to the risk of this rare complication. COVID-19 infection,” Dr Turner said. The three offenders tried to take a fl ight Albany Re- Magistrate Scaddan said the only reason Mr Williams could serve his prison sentence in the community was “To assist with decision making about this I would “It is safe and effective and is the only one available gional Airport, but were stopped by police. point people to look at the detailed information on to over 50-year-olds before the end of the year.” The tickets were valued at around $280 each. because he had been compliant with his communi- At the time of the offence, Mr Williams was serving ty-based orders. two community-based orders for previous crimes. “You’ve changed your attitude,” she said. Defence lawyer Raymond Muir said his client didn’t His prison sentence is suspended for eight months know the credit card was stolen and only became aware and he was ordered to continue with his communi- GARNIER ♥ of it when he saw the fake name on his boarding pass. ty-based orders. 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Australian Heritage O F T Y A I L B C A Saving the potoroo E N Festival H Y T ■ ISABEL VIEIRA 16 April – 19 May 2021 Ms Hack said the po- THE Gilbert’s potoroo toroos were on the brink were on the brink of ex- of extinction when she M A Y C O U N C I L tinction when a group of joined the group. Don’t you just love a good story? local volunteers stepped “If they hadn’t been M E E T I N G S in to help save one of found when they were Join a heritage festival event to Australia’s most endan- and that fi re [2005 fi re at gered marsupials. Two Peoples Bay] went A learn about fascinating characters L L Winemaker through that basically B L The potoroo, the small- A A and intriguing tales from the past! would have been the end N Y H est member of the kanga- of them,” she said. T O W N roo family, was thought to be extinct for 120 years GPAG work alongside australianheritagefestival.com.au before its rediscovery at the Department of Biodi- shares versity, Conservation and Two Peoples Bay in 1994. Attractions (DBCA) to 2021 marks 150 years since Albany was The Gilberts Potoroo assist with radio tracking, Photo: Dick Walker/GPAG Action Group (GPAG) declared an independent Local NATIONAL TRUST population monitoring was formed in the early and truffle collection – It is believed there are only 140 Gilbert’s potoroos Government Area by the then Governor of widsom 2000s after a number the potoroo’s food source. Western Australia Frederick Weld. of Albany locals took it left in the Australian outback. Supplied: Plantagenet Wines Since 2004, the group upon themselves to help critically endangered and Peoples Bay, Bald Island protect the native animal. have fundraised over Plantagenet Wines owners Tom and Jo Wisdom. $100,000 to assist DBCA being able to contribute to Nature Reserve and at To mark this occasion, the May council its conservation.” ■ MICHAEL ROBERTS GPAG have since been with its conservation ef- Waychinicup National meetings will be held at the iconic Albany the University of Western where it all started at gion like Margaret River, came from China. operating as a not-for- Australia in 1998, Mr Plantagenet – this time as Mr Wisdom said there forts and have recently Dr Courtenay said many Park in a predator proof LIFE has come full circle “We’ve actually been profi t community volun- been the recipients of of the group’s members enclosure. Town Hall – the original home of Albany’s Wisdom started work as a managing director. would need to be serious able to develop new ex- for Plantagenet Wines teer group to raise funds, State Natural Resource share the same passion Ms Hack said she’s glad local government. viticulturalist for Marga- Having worked in Mar- capital investment. port markets that have create awareness and pro- Owner Tom Wisdom. ret River pioneers Evans Management grants to and commitment to con- the group were able to as- garet River for close to a “Things like accom- more than offset that Chi- vide volunteer support for assist project funding. serving wildlife. He worked on his fi rst and Tate. nese component,” he said. sist the potoroos survival decade, Mr Wisdom said modation, it’s always conservation work. “We’ve got this criti- wine vintage at Plan- “In those days the local the Great Southern had a hard to get people to the GPAG Communica- throughout the challenges 1 1 M A Y F R O M 6 P M tagenet back in 1994 as “The ones that have The group are this year tions Coordinator Dr cally endangered animal they endured. wine industry was on the special quality that other region because of quality been really good for us a bottom-of-the-rung la- crest of a wave,” Mr Wis- celebrating their 20th Jackie Courtenay was a on the doorstep, with the “I guess our hope was Western Australian wine accommodation,” he said. have been the UK, but anniversary, marking COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE bourer under the guidance dom told the Weekender. regions didn’t. research officer on the opportunity to actually do that we still had a reason of industry legends Tony “There’s no shortage of also Taiwan and Canada. two decades of volunteer Gilbert’s Potoroo Project something to help con- to go on, that the potoroos SERVICES MEETING Smith and Gavin Berry. “Fruit prices were strong “It’s a really authentic natural attractions – but They’ve picked up the work. shortly after the redis- serve the rarest marsupial and the wine quality was wine region, there’s no where are people going slack.” covery, before becoming in the world,” she said. are still there,” she said. Fast forward to 2021 and becoming much more Their celebrations will corporate infl uence,” he to stay? Looking ahead to this go hand-in-hand with the directly involved with the The Gilbert’s potoroos “I think everyone feels 1 2 M A Y F R O M 6 P M Mr Wisdom, alongside renowned. It was an the same way, whatever wife Jo, became the new said. “Getting people easily to year’s vintage, Mr Wis- 60th anniversary of the volunteer group. have proved resilient over exciting industry to be dom said Plantagenet’s we can do to help keep face of the winery after around.” “It’s all family owned, the region, it’s a four-and- rediscovery of the Noisy “I’ve only been involved time, after a fi re at Two DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE smaller, passionate pro- a-half-hour drive – how vines had been picked Scrub Bird, which led to actively for the last fi ve- People’s Bay in 2005 them alive and going, we purchasing the business Resigning from Evans SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING off Lionel Samson Sadle- ducers. The quality of the do you make that more just in time before the the discovery of the poto- and-a-half-years but there wiped out 15 of the be- were quite happy to do.” and Tate after eight years fruit is amazing. accessible? remnants of ex-tropical roo through its protection. are people like Val who lieved 20 potoroos living The group will celebrate irs Group. because the “industry cyclone Seroja brought Val Hack has been vol- have been the treasurer in the area. their 20th year anniver- Mr Wisdom himself is a turned sour” following “To be able to not just “How do you take the heavy rain. 2 5 M A Y F R O M 5 . 3 0 P M sixth generation descend- pump out cabernet and Great Southern to Perth?” unteering with the group since the first day,” Dr According to GPAG, the sary at a South Coast the global fi nancial crisis, Courtenay said. ent of the owners of Li- Mr Wisdom got himself chardonnay, but shiraz, “Luckily most people since its inception, under- Gilbert’s potoroos now Threatened Species Fo- Although Chinese wine had their fruit off, 60mm taking multiple roles as “I just feel so privileged have a global popula- rum over December 4 and MAY ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING onel Samson, with his an MBA and turned to ag- riesling, pinot – it’s just tariffs have had a devas- grandfather Tony Samson ribusiness solutions with a special place that can came through,” he said. treasurer and with hands- to be involved in work- tion of around 140 across 5, with further celebra- tating impact on some on groundwork. ing with something so Mount Gardner in Two tions yet to be confi rmed. 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All servicing includes safety check DL MD 28615 AFTER HOURS Call Je Noakes 0417 990 512 and oil and fi lter change 12 The Weekender, May 6, 2021 The Weekender, May 6, 2021 13 HISTORY A focal point of remembrance standard design – a stone Both Jack Day and How- town’s streetscape. obelisk (like that in Alba- ard’s father-in-law were The ceremony, attended ny) or often a statue of a formerly involved in the by over 1500 people, was standing soldier or sailor same bakery in Gerald- moving – there were 99 with bowed head. ton. It seems that all bak- names inscribed on the The two most prominent ers stick together. plinth of Albany men (and examples of war memori- When the Foundation one woman, Nurse Nellie ■ BY HISTORIAN als in Australia are actual- Stone was laid by Mayor Saw) who had died as a MALCOLM TRAILL ly neither of those. Day a century ago, he result of the war. Many readers will have stated, “I now declare the After releasing the huge ONE anniversary that been to the Australian stone well and truly laid” Union Jack which covered almost slipped by me War Memorial in Canber- and a voice at the back of the Memorial, the Gover- recently in the busy but ra, a multi-million-dollar the crowd yelled out, “Yes, nor made a special point Covid-affected Anzac pe- museum of international by bloody Germans!". of congratulating the ma- riod in Albany was con- renown which incorpo- Howard Hartman clearly son, Mr John Hartman, nected to the Albany War rates standard features heard this and was set to who had completed this Memorial on York Street, of remembrance such confront the perpetrator task, within deadline and alongside St. John’s as an Eternal Flame and but the man, who had budget. Church. the Tomb of the Unknown not served in the war, had A special poem entitled On Anzac Day 1921, Soldier. the good sense to keep ‘Aftermath’ was written exactly a century ago, the The other example is walking when he spotted for the occasion by Mrs foundation stone for the just as well known, but an angry Howard coming Augusta Maude Bird of memorial was laid by the you may not realise it is towards him. Strawberry Hill Farm, and Mayor of Albany, Jack Day. actually a war memorial. The memorial, then contains the lines: “Their This set in motion the It is on the Great Ocean known as the Fallen Sol- names may ever be seen, construction and dedica- Road which runs between Opening of Albany War Memorial, August 1921. Courtesy: WA Museum diers’ Memorial, took well heir glorious record cut over a year to construct tion of the memorial later Torquay and Allansford in turned men, and the other later became famous for for John Hartman whose deep and true, In gold, on that year. Victoria, built over a peri- and the Hartman team the marble's sheen”. to place in a conspicuous his statue of Alexander family was of German had many challenges There was a veritable od of thirteen years, most- place a cenotaph of local Forrest in St George’s descent, the nation re- These names were ly by returned servicemen. to overcome before it spate of memorials erect- granite.” Terrace, and of C.Y. O’Con- sponsible for most of the was completed. Some ‘cut deep and true’ by ed throughout Australia It claims to be the world’s nor at the Fremantle Port deaths commemorated Hartman & Sons, whose largest war memorial. The committee opted of the polishing and cut- in the aftermath of World for the last option with Authority building. on the proposed memo- ting techniques were new names are in small type War I. Returning to our home- the fi rst £500 raised by However, the tenders for rial. to them so it was with at the base of the stones. Throughout the land, town, a proposal for a me- appeal to be put towards construction from Perth During the war, they had some relief that, by Au- Since that day in 1921, grieving communities morial was fi rst mooted in the design and construc- firms were much more experienced instances of gust 1921, the job was 45 names have been add- were keen to express their 1920. A committee was tion of this cenotaph, and expensive than that of outright racism and dis- complete. ed, acknowledging those sorrow in a concrete fash- established to decide on any subsequent funds to local stonemasons, John crimination, yet here, only who died in World War II, the form of the memorial. It was a fi ne but freezing ion – and war memorials be handed over to the Hartman and his son, two years after the end of cold winter’s day in Albany Korea and Vietnam. were the obvious mani- The newspaper report- R.S.S.I.L., the forerunner Howard. Logically, the fi ghting, they were to build when the Governor, Sir The Memorial, not as festation of that sadness. ed: of today’s Returned Ser- Hartmans had access this Albany memorial. Francis Newdegate, came grand as some in the It’s easy to get involved Soon after the Gallipoli “Three suggestions were vices League. to local equipment and Howard Hartman credits to town to unveil the gran- nation, nevertheless re- landings in 1915, me- put forward in the latter The competition for materials so they were the Mayor, Jack Day, with ite memorial. It was over mains a focal point of morials began to spring regard, one to erect a pub- the design was won by a awarded the construction helping the family through 28ft (8.6 meters) high remembrance and its up in towns of all sizes. lic hall, another to build a Perth-based Italian sculp- contract. the contract – through an and weighed 22 tons – an history is perhaps less Generally, they were of a club house for use by re- tor, Pietro Porcelli, who Herein lay a problem unlikely association. impressive addition to the known than it could be. 1. Complete the survey

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News Jamie Hodgkinson Square from 4.30-5pm ALL 4 TODDLERS Procedural fairness is the hallmark of a proper Principal and will be able to ex- MAY • VARIOUS LOCATIONS investigation. It is a facet of natural justice, which plore stalls, listen to guest No workplace is immune from the risk of sexual requires (amongst other things) that an employee speakers and grab a free The Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre are hosting a harassment. It is happening, and every employer with an allegation levelled against them is pro- sausage sizzle afterwards. month of fun for your little ones! The ‘All 4 Toddlers’ program has an obligation to prevent it. vided with sufficient detail of the allegations to features everything from Toddler Splash in the pool, to enable them to properly respond. Palmerston Preven- What is sexual harassment? tion Coordinator Sachin ballet, soccer, music, storytime, art classes and more!! At law sexual harassment is characterised as any However, in workplace investigations, procedural fairness does not require the same level of scru- Khairnar said the aim For more information, visit www.albany.wa.gov.au/events/ unwanted, unwelcome, or uninvited behaviour of of the march is to cre- a sexual nature which would make a reasonable tiny seen in courtrooms. The investigation should be carried out by ate awareness about the person feel humiliated, intimidated, or offended. MSWA SWIM It can include: someone qualified or experienced. This may be social, health and legal consequences of meth- SATURDAY, 15 MAY 2021 • ALBANY LEISURE & AQUATIC CENTRE • unwelcome advances a human resources representative or, in some cir- Photo: Hannah Turner cumstances, someone independent and external. amphetamine use. Join swimmers of all ages, as they take on this swimming • touching An external investigator may be required where “Through this march relay all while raising vital funds and awareness for people • sexist comments/jokes Great Southern Noongar Emerging Leadership Group’s Stuart Roberts, Local internal personnel lack experience; where allega- we would really like to living with neurological conditions in the Great Southern • intrusive questions/requests tions are against a senior employee; or where Drug Action Group’s Anthony Csermelyi, Albany Youth Support Association’s let people know there is region. • sexually explicit texts/emails/images. there is a risk of bias. help available for people Marg James and Palmerston’s Penni Harris and Sachin Khairnar. For more information, visit www.albany.wa.gov.au/events/ What can employers do to keep their The investigator needs to gather all of the relevant affected by meth in some by some extent and we special to that family nity members participat- workplace safe? evidence, then fairly and objectively consider and way,” he said. need to support one an- because they got to turn ed,” he said. test that evidence. A pinch of prevention is worth a pound of cure. “In a sense, the entire other.” something that was tragic “We’d like to encourage A fair and thorough process is critical to pro- community is affected by and sad into a positive by Employers have an obligation to provide a safe tect all parties and ensure the integrity of the Mr Roberts said a Mt other community mem- workplace for their employees. This includes investigation. meth use.” Barker family used one helping others through bers to contribute towards an obligation to take all reasonable steps to their story. A prejudiced investigation can lead to a complaint Great Southern Noongar of the previous marches this cause. Celebrate 150 Years of Local Government at the Iconic implement measures to prevent and act on such Emerging Leadership as an opportunity to re- “It’s about letting fami- conduct. to an anti-discrimination tribunal, expensive “There is also an ele- litigation or prosecution and potentially serious Group Chairperson Stuart member a loved one who lies know that they’re not ment of surprise at this Albany Town Hall If an employer doesn’t do this, they may be vicari- reputational damage. Roberts said the initiative they lost to methamphet- alone, there’s people that year’s march which will ously liable for an employee’s actions. 2021 marks 150 years since Albany was declared an independent Local Government Area by the then Governor All parties should be supported and treated came about in response to amine use. are out there that care and be disclosed on the day.” Best practice - have robust policies and train your of Western Australia Frederick Weld. with respect. The employer owes duties to the the impact methamphet- “The march gave them want to help.” If you need support call employees in them. complainant, the alleged perpetrator and the amine was having on the the opportunity to re- The fi rst Meth Aware- the Albany Great South- As one of the first six local government areas established outside of Perth, Albany took its rightful place in WA’s Every employer should have a policy which witnesses. community. member them and honour ness March was held in makes it clear that sexual harassment is unlawful, ern Community Alcohol history as a thriving economic node and robust, growing community. Where sexual harassment has occurred, employ- “This issue has affected their memory by putting 2018 and Mr Khairnar and Drug Service on 9892 intolerable and sets out what should happen if it ers should review their procedures, policies and occurs. These can include: everyone, it has touched their face and their story said the previous two 2100, the Parent and Fam- culture to see what can be done to prevent such everyone, it doesn’t dis- to the forefront to help events had around 200 To mark this occasion, the May council meetings will be held at the Albany Town Hall – the original home of • good policies that define sexual harassment conduct in the future. ily Drug Support Line Albany’s local government. The May Ordinary Council Meeting will feature a performance by the City of Albany criminate,” he said. other people,” he said. people participating. on 1800 653 203 or visit * This column is intended as general information and does not contain personal advice. For specific, “Everyone knows some- “It was very honouring “Many community or- Palmerston at 63 Serpen- Band. personal advice you should obtain a professional legal opinion. one or has been affected to be a part of but also ganisations and commu- tine Road in Albany. ◊ 11 May 2021 from 6pm: Community and Corporate Services Meeting ◊ 12 May 2021 from 6pm: Development & Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021 • ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY ◊ 25 May 2021 from 5.30pm: Ordinary Council Meeting Come and join us for an intergalactic story as hundreds For more information, visit: www.albany.wa.gov.au/news/ of libraries across Australia will be reading the book “Give Me Some Space” by Philip Bunting. This year the book will also be read by Astronaut Shannon Walker from the International Space Station for an extra intergalactic story Exhibition: GS Creative Exchange experience. This year’s Australian of the Year Award winners launches regional strategy Register at: library.albany.wa.gov.au/ have hand selected a number of objects that reveal meaningful stories about their lives and experiences Together art, culture and heritage create a sense of which are on display at the Albany Public Library. identity for our community and now a Great Southern Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy is being created A bronze nozzle from a firefighting hose, a well- to harness our regions individuality. travelled statuette of Ganesh and a symbolic painting are among the objects selected in the City of Albany, Great Southern Development annual celebration of the award winners created by Commission, local governments, creative groups and National Museum of Australia and National Australia Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Day Council. Industries are engaging community across the region in development of this arts, culture and heritage The Australian of the Year exhibition will be on display strategy from this month. at the Albany Public Library daily until 29 May. Titled GS Creative Exchange, the strategy will provide a vision and direction for connecting people and places while boosting investment in the arts, culture WESTERN RINGTAIL POSSUM WORKSHOP & SPOTLIGHT and heritage programs and services. EVENT FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2021 • CITY OF ALBANY CIVIC ROOMS The online survey is available for residents to complete via the website GScreate.com.au before Grab a flashlight and come on an adventure as we seek 14 May and the first of multiple workshops across the out Western Ringtail Possums in their natural habitat. Great Southern will take place in Albany on 12 and Register at: www.albany.wa.gov.au/events/ 13 May.

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The Great Southern Art Award is back again in 2021. Featuring work by emerging and established artists the GSAA is the first Now he plays songs to stadium audiences all community art exhibition at the newly refurbished Albany Town over the world and is constantly ‘spun out that’ Hall. his ‘form of therapy’ is also his career. “It’s a very personal thing that I do, I’m really not ALBANY SINFONIA Bayonet Head 4 A 2 B 2 C King River 4 A 2 B 2 C Yakamia Marbelup an entertainer as such, I can be entertaining but 7th & 8th May, Albany Town Hall 681sqm Marbelup it’s only because I like what I do so much,” he said. Albany’s local orchestra presents Town Hall Fanfare, featuring 15 Grenfell Drive 681sqm 830 Chester Pass Road 4 A 2 B 243acC 125 Ulster Road 11ac 25 Barfleur Place 6ac King River Yakamia 25 Barfleur Place “I’m really struck by the fact that I can do this a brilliant program of well-known classical masterpieces, this is The Perfect Family Home or Investment 43ac 11ac a concert not to be missed. Tickets can be purchased online at The Perfect Family Home or Investment Riverfront830 Chester Frontage Pass Road 125Big Block Ulster in Road Town - Extreme Value Field of Dreams for a living, I can actually feed my family through • Corner lot, side access, dbl garage www.trybooking.com • Corner lot, side access, dbl garage •Riverfront One kilometre Frontage river frontage Big• Excellent Block in largeTown block - Extreme very Valueclose to town • Only 11km from Albany CBD things that I write and make up at two o’clock in • Quality, stylish, ideal family home • PicturesqueOne kilometre bush river and frontage pastured farmlet • ExcellentTonnes of largeroom block to do verywhat close you want to town • One of the last undeveloped blocks the morning on my guitar and I fi nd it really fun. CLARENCE • One of the last undeveloped blocks 16 April – 14 May, Vancouver Arts Centre • SMEG appliances, scullery/laundry • MainPicturesque house, bushscheme and water, pastured r/w/t, farmlet soaks • Tonnes2 mins toof CBD.room Subdivison to do what youpotential want • Great North facing value “It’s actually a version of journal writing for me, • Great North facing value it’s a diary entry, making music is how I under- Clarence is the culmination of artist Jo Wassell’s residency at • Main house, scheme water, r/w/t, soaks • 2 mins to CBD. Subdivison potential stand and make sense of the world. Clarence Estate, funded through the Brandenburg Aged Care Resident Artist program. The exhibition provides a small window Chris Wallace 0437 152 471 Neels Delport 0450 451 401 Blair Scott 0459 024 026 Neels Delport 0450 451 401 “So, in a way, what you see is what you get… Neels Delport 0450 451 401 you’re going to get all of me” into the lives of those who generously offered their time and con- Web Id 22184061 Offers Above $450,000 Web Id 18145906 $1,600,000 Web Id 22195255 $325,000 to $349,000 Web Id 22809658 $349,000 to $395,000 versation. Neels Delport 0450 451 401 Blair Scott 0459 024 026 Web Id 22809658 $349,000 to $395,000 Butler will be playing a solo show at the Albany Webnew Id 18145906 $1,600,000 Web Id 22195255 $325,000 to $349,000 Entertainment Centre on June 9 in what he says NEW PAINTINGS listingnew will be a raw and intimate performance. 17 April – 21 May, Vancouver Arts Centre He assures audiences there will still be lots of Shaun Wake-Mazey presents new large-scale oils on plywood. listing rhythm and even a new song. His work continues his process of experimenting with pouring and “When I play solo it’s more of a conversation, it’s manipulating paint that involves automatist techniques on hori- like having a really intimate conversation with a zontal surfaces. really intense dude in your living room,” he laughs. PAINT AND PLAY “I end up telling a lot more stories and explaining Tuesdays in May, Vancouver Arts Centre the songs in a different way. Our new craft program for kids (aged 1-4) will be running every “It’s going to be really loud at times and really Tuesday in May at the VAC. Different craft activities each week, honest, I’m a bit of an over-sharer, I’m a heart-on- with families able to follow along with an instructor or create at Cranbrook 3 A 1 B 2 C Kendenup 4 A 1 B 3 C Mount Barker 4 A 1 B 1 C Kendenup 2 A 1 B 7 C the-sleeve kind of person.” their own pace. Entry is $5 (per child - parents are free). Call now 1,396sqm 9.7ac 8,992sqm 17.7ac to book your spot. 9 Currie Street 1,396sqm Kendenup36 Allenby Road 4 A 1 B 3 C Mount45 Muir Street Barker 4 A 1 B 1 C 101 Hudson Road Not coming from a particularly musical family Vancouver Arts Centre: Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm Just Like New! Family Farmhouse 9.7ac More than a Character Cottage! 8,992sqm Seclusion, Character Farm and originally aspiring to become a professional Just Like New! 36 Allenby Road 45 Muir Street painter and art teacher, Butler describes his rela- Albany Town Hall: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm • Open plan living, large enclosed patio Family• Open Farmhouse plan living, separate lounge room More• Renovated than a Characterwith open Cottage! plan living & office • Large workshop, shearing shed, creek tionship with music as like a close friend. Ph: 6820 3740 | E: [email protected] • Workshop side access extra parking • OpenJarrah plan floorboards, living, separate high ceilings lounge room • RenovatedPolished Jarrah with floorboards,open plan living high & officeceilings • Double brick, solar power 5.5kw “My fi rst paid live gig by myself as a 16-year-old • Low care established gardens - fenced • JarrahShed, cattlefloorboards, yards, paddocks high ceilings & dam • PolishedSheds, chicken Jarrah enclosure,floorboards, paddocks high ceilings • Netted orchard, chicken enclosure blew my f***ing mind,” he said. • Shed, cattle yards, paddocks & dam • Sheds, chicken enclosure, paddocks “I was getting paid 20 bucks for 20 minutes man I was like rolling… I was stoked. OUR Lynn Heppell 0428 531 015 Lynn Heppell 0428 531 015 Lynn Heppell 0428 531 015 Lynn Heppell 0428 531 015 “I played open mics all through my early years, LOCAL Web Id 22933400 Offers Above $299,000 LynnWeb IdHeppell 22968862 0428 531Offers 015 Above $299,000 LynnWeb IdHeppell 22905877 0428 531Offers 015 Above $349,000 Web Id 22952729 Offers above $375,000 that’s how you get gigs and get known, you play Supplied for nothing, you surround yourself with your peers STATION! Web Id 22968862 Offers Above $299,000 Web Id 22905877 Offers Above $349,000 and you bear your heart to all these strangers. John Butler is playing a solo show at the Albany Entertainment Centre on June 9. It wasn’t until he turned 21 that Butler says he became ‘serious’ about music. “I got completely addicted to guitar, like I mean Rural albany.eldersrealestate.com.au obsessive compulsive,” he said. CLASSIFIEDS WEEKENDER “Neighbours banging on walls, roommates hat- ing me because I went rain man on it.” E: [email protected] • 107 Stead Road, Albany Over time Butler has come to trust himself and his audiences. And while once he was scared to perform, now he gets excited. “Before it was like ‘I’ve got to impress [the au- 9842 2787 dience]’ and now I think it’s like ‘oh we love each DEADLINE: Display & Lineage ads 4pm Tuesday other, let’s have a good conversation’,” he said. “When I rip my rib cage open and literally show you my beating heart it feels safe and for a long time I didn’t feel that way.” “There’s many talented people on this planet, especially in my line of work and not all of us get to make a career out of it so that’s always going to be the biggest highlight. 2021 NarrikupNapier 3 A 2 B 2 C Cranbrook 3 A 1 B “I never really lose sight of that because it’s It wasn’t until he turned 21 that Butler says he became such a rare thing.” ‘serious’ about music. GREAT SOUTHERN NarrikupEscape to West the Country! 103.00000 52ha / 128.5ac “Mallee Banks”, Cranbrook 359ha / 887ac • Impressive Coomal Creek cattle/sheep presents aproperty superb propertylocated 23km that is sth an of easy Mt Barker24km driveand 41km from Albany’sfrom Albany CBD • Ugly Duckling or Diamond in the Rough? This is a great opportunity to get started! with• 7km two south road west frontages of Narrikup. Only 17km away from the Mount Barker sale yards • Live-able house, off grid power, 2/3 stand shearing shed, sheep yards, GP shed, silo • Abundance of water fromfrom three dams, plusplus aa freshwaterfreshwater creekcreek && thethe NapierNapier CreekCreek hamber Music • Undulating & well drained and enjoys a scenic outlook to the Porongurup Ranges • Very good water supplies, fresh water soaks, attractive river pools, mixed soil types • Located towards the centre of the property sits a large 3-bed, 2 bath plus study • 103.43ha Located towards with an theestimated centre of100 the ha property developed sits incl. a large 92 ha3-bed, of improved 2 bath plus pastures study • Needs TLC but is for genuine sale, price expectations realistic. homestead (circa 1948) plusplus aa fullyfully servicedserviced studiostudio Ph: 9842 3455 Simon Thomas 0407 380 365 David Treeby 0427 448 756 C Web Id 2295665522956064 Expressions of Interest Web Id 22384650 Expressions of Interest Email: [email protected] FESTIVAL Week commencing Friday 7th May 2021 Friday Monday Weekend 6-9am Ken EV 9-12 Reg, 12- 6-9am Brian, 9-12 Ken EV, 29 30 May 2021 THURS MAY 06 - WED MAY 12 3.00 Raylee, 3.00-5 Liz, 5-7 12-3 Jukebox with Sophia, 3-5 + WHITE STAR Soul & Reggae with Gordon, Wendy, 5-7 Drive time with TICKETS $25 PER SHOW THUR OPEN MIC NIGHT 7-9 Adam’s Friday Night. Ela, 7-9 12 Bars and Guitars SIX DEGREES with Patrick. Programme 1 Programme 2 OFFERS CLOSING SOON FRI TRASH PANDAH Saturday SAT JONELLE GROCHOWSKI’S 6-9am Open, 9-12 Reg, 12-2 Tu e s d ay Saturday 29 May 1pm Saturday 29 May 5pm RENEE GAYER TRIBUTE Gordon Bleu, 2-5 Saturday 6-9am Ken EV, 9-12 Just Jean, Michael Goldschlager, Cello Helen Brown, Soprano SUN GEOFF ‘REV’ WALDECK Sporting Snippets with 12-2 Hugh, 2-5 Sounds of the TUES THE ALBANY SHANTY MEN Hutch, 5-7 Open, 7-9 Brian’s 60’s & 70’s with Julie, 5-7 Peter Irina Vasilieva, Piano David Wickham, Piano BOATSHED MARKETS B, 7-9 Just Jazz with Jay. Narrikup Narrikup 3 A 2 B 2 C SUN LIVE MUSIC Rockabilly. “Brilliant Classics” “Wayfaring Stranger” Sunday We dne s day Narrikup West 103ha / 254.5ac Something Special About This One 65ha / 160ac ELLEKER TAVERN 6-9am Brian, 9-12 Ros, 12-3 SUN JAMES McANULTY ‘BANJO 6-9am Christian Breakfast • Impressive cattle/sheep property located 23km sth of Mt Barker and 41km from Albany • Set in the Hay River Valley, river running through the property plus two spring fed dams Raylee, 3-5 Pete B, 5-7 Mystery WORM’ with John S, 9-11.30 Musical • 7km south west of Narrikup. Only 17km away from the Mount Barker sale yards • Approx 50% remnant Jarrah & Marri bush, 50% pasture seeded with Kikuyu clover mix Mix with Hutch, 7-9 Hump Day Programme 3 Programme 4 KING RIVER TAVERN Memories with Raylee, 11.30- • Undulating & well drained and enjoys a scenic outlook to the Porongurup Ranges • Unique homestead with wow factor features, modern country kitchen & quality fittings Variety with Christine. Sunday 30 May 1pm Sunday 30 May 5pm SUN JAM SESSION/OPEN MIC 12 Bahai, 12-1 Countdown of WILSON BREWING COMPANY Thursday • 103.43ha with an estimated 100 ha developed incl. 92 ha of improved pastures • 3 water tanks, 18x9m powered shed with 14 solar panels, loading deck, shower & more the Top 200 Hits of 70’s, 1-2 Michael Goldschlager Cello David Wickham, Piano THURS LEZ KARSKI 6-9am Ken EV, 9-12 Dave, 12-3 Simon Thomas 0407 380 365 David Treeby 0427 448 756 Open, 2-5 Mothers Day Special FRI DJ DAN Bakelite Radio with John S, 3-6 “The Cello Show” Irina Vasilieva, Piano Web Id 22956655 Expressions of Interest Web Id 22475813 $850,000 SAT DAN OLTMANS with Heather, 5-7 Open, 7-9 Rock Across the Ages with Boy “Between Two Worlds” SUN WAMMY Dutch Program with John. Blue, 6-8 Off Beat with Chris. Elders Albany, 189 Chester Pass Road, Albany WA 6330 ph 08 9842 7932 IS YOUR VENUE HOSTING A FREE GIG? Call Sam on 9842 2788 for a free placement. Roster correct at time of going to print WEEKENDPASS $90 Box Office 9844 5005 albanyentertainment.com.au 30 The Weekender, May 6, 2021 The Weekender, May 6, 2021 31 LIFE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LIFE ON & OFF THE ROAD 1 3 4 7 8 + 2 5 Spy secrets revealed 8 6 3 7 1 2 5 ■ ISABEL VIEIRA THE Museum of the Difficulty:Easy sudoku Great Southern is host- 7 + 3 + 3 ing an exhibition to ex- pose the undercover life 2 8 4 1 9 6 7 3 5 of spies in Australia. 5 7 6 1 2 4 Spy: Espionage in Aus- 9 7 3 2 8 5 6 1 4 tralia is a collection of authentic spy gadgets 1 5 6 3 4 7 2 8 9 and equipment taken 8 6 3 7 1 2 5 from the National Ar- 7 6 8 4 1 2 5 9 3 chives of Australia. Running from May 8 until July 25, the ex- 13 9 3 2 5 4 6 87 1 48 7 + 2 5 hibition will unveil the personal experiences of 4 1 5 9 7 3 8 6 2 Australian secret agents and delve into the history 5 2 7 9 6 3 1+ 4 73 8 + 3 of espionage and count- er-espionage throughout 8 4 1 7 5 9 3 2 6 the years. 8 6 3 7 1 2 5 On display for all to see 6 3 7 8 2 4 9 5 1 will be spy equipment and surveillance imag- es from the Australian Difficulty:Moderate solutions Security and Intelligence

5 7 6 1 2 4 Organisation, alongside 1 5 9 4 2 8 7 3

6 candid interviews with 6 2 3 9 5 7 1 4

9 7 2 3 1 8 6 5 4 8 offi cers. 8 7 4 1 3 6 9 2

5 The Western Australian 2 6 8 3 7 9 5 1 6 3 7 9 + 2 14 Supplied: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation.

5 4 8 9 2 6 7 3 1 Museum partnered with 7 4 1 8 6 5 2 9

3 the National Archives

3 9 5 2 1 4 8 6 7 A USA spy coding machine.

1 3 6 4 5 7 9 2 8 in order to host the ex- 9 8 2 7 4 3 6 5

9 3 2 6 4 5 11 hibition at regional mu- the very secret world of to get involved with the serious historical stories. 4 1 6 5 8 2 3 7

9 seums across the state. spies.” interactive exhibition. “We were able to draw 5 3 7 6 9 1 4 8 8 2 9 5 4 3 1 7 6 2

WA Museum CEO Alec The exhibition will fea- “International spies extensively from the Na- Landcruiser: the right investment

7 6 8 1 3 2 5 9 6 1 3 7 8 2 4 9 5 4 Coles said it was a rare ture hands-on activities have appeared in popu- tional Archives’ collection

5 7 6 1 2 4 opportunity for people to such as playing the part lar culture for decades, and collaborate with se- 9 4 2 5 7 6 1 8 3 THERE’S no doubting why the Fitted with the latest safety

hear the stories of real of a secret agent in an in- but our own country’s curity organisations that 3 1 5 4 9 8 7 6 2 mighty Toyota Landcruiser is features, the Landcruiser

7 5 4 1 6 9 3 8 2 life spies. teractive trail, testing your history of espionage is are normally out of the 2 8 3 9 6 1 4 5 7 one of Australia’s favourite sports ten airbags, four-

“There can be few sub- skills at codebreaking something that would be public view. four-wheel drives. wheel anti-lock brakes, active 5 9 4 2 8 7 3 1

82 6 6 7 8 3 9 47 5 11 3 2 5 6 jects that fi re our imagi- and reading invisible ink. unfamiliar to many peo- traction and vehicle stability

6 7 1 3 4 5 9 2 8 “We look forward to It’s easy to see why the

nation more than this,” ple,” he said. control and active headrests

8 2 9 7 5 4 6 3 1 National Archives Direc- sharing this exhibition Landcruiser GX has such a

3 8 1 6 7 5 2 4 9 she said. tor General David Fricker “In this exhibition you’ll with the Great Southern for whiplash protection. 1 3 7 6 2 9 8 4 5 strong appeal amongst those

“This is an opportunity said visitors of all-ages find everything from region of WA, as it tours 4 5 6 8 1 3 2 7 1 3 4 7 8 + 2 59 who love the outdoors or sim- This 4WD icon is incredibly 4 9 5 2 3 1 8 6 7 to get an insight into will have the opportunity quirky spy gadgets to around the country.” ply a comfortable commute durable on and off road, with around town. the full-service history avail- able on this 2015 model. The 4.5-litre diesel V8 en- Recipe supplied by: Peter Manifis gine coupled with a silky It’s hard to find a Land- DENMARK & NORTH ROAD smooth six speed automatic cruiser with less kilometres Recipe of the week Albany tour transmission sends power than this model. With only straight to the four-wheel 51,500km on the dash, this drive system, meaning car has a full life of adven- there’s no beating the Land- tures ahead of it. cruiser on or off-road. Crumbed veal with slow cooked okra If you’ve always dreamed of The first thing you notice owning a Toyota Landcruiser, Ingredients (serves 2) Method about the Landcruiser is this car is your opportunity to 4 thinly sliced veal rounds 1) Set up your crumbing station, flour in the sheer size of it – the own one of Australia’s best one bowl, eggs and milk in the other, fi ve seats comfortably fi t the 4WDs. 150g panko bread crumbs breadcrumbs and parsley in the other. whole family or all the camp- ing gear in the back. To test drive this model, 1 small bunch parsley chopped 2) Flour, then egg wash then crumb and call in to see Jeff Noakes at If you’re pulling a cara- the new Albany’s Used Car 1 egg set aside. van or boat across country, Supa-Centre at 426 Albany 100ml milk 3) In a separate pan fry off the onion, then the 3500kg towing capacity Highway or call him on 0417 okra, zucchini, mushroom, and then Photo: Deanna Corrieri makes the journey effortless. 990 512. 50g flour tomato, season with salt and pepper. 1 onion diced 4) Cook for 10 minutes and then set aside. Grace Tame’s object. The notebook containing the 200g okra sliced fi rst 5000 signatures petitioning for Australian law 5) In a heavy based pan add some olive reform around sexual assault. 1/2 zucchini diced oil and shallow fry the veal cutlets till ■ DEANNA CORRIERI 4 Swiss brown mushrooms golden brown, drain on some paper Does your vehicle towel. THE Albany Public Library is displaying a collection of diced hand selected objects that hold meaningful stories 6) Place on an oven back tray and turn the need attention? 6 cherry tomatoes halved about the 2021 Australian of the Year Award winners. grill on. A bronze nozzle from a fi refi ghting hose, a well-trav- Salt and pepper 7) Place cutlets down on the tray, then add elled statuette of Ganesh and a symbolic painting Albany’s #1 20g pecorino shaved okra mix then sliced cheese and place are among the eight objects selected in the annual celebration of the award winners. under the grill to melt cheese. Quality recycled & after-market parts mechanical servicing Albany is the fi rst city to hold the Australian of the Year 8) Serve and eat. Yum yum. Award exhibition, which is touring Western Australia for 55 Sanford Road, Albany CALL TODAY the fi rst time ever. 9841 1951 City of Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington said it was a privilege to have the Australian of the Year Award www.auswest4wd.com.au 9847 4223 • 309 Albany Highway, Albany exhibit in Albany. “Recipients of the Australian of the Year Awards are something of the most inspiring individuals in the Book now and secure a table country, with this exhibition making the stories of their by the waters edge. journeys more accessible to us,” he said. 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The Great Southern Weekender has the right to refuse to publish or republish any advertisement without giving any reason therefore. Each additional 25 characters (or part thereof)������������$2�50 for a full-time Senior Sales Executive. If you thrive in a challenging role while maintaining the highest level of 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 professionalism and innovation, you will embrace this opportunity to join our progressive organisation. Minimum cash charge �����������������������������������������������������$15 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 notifies The Weekender of the error within five (5) days of when the error appeared, then one correct insertion will be made without charge. The role will require you to: DISPLAY: *UNTIL SOLD CONDITIONS All adverts must be pre-paid. For $30 you get up to 75 characters (incl. spaces), or for $50 you get up to 75 characters (incl. spaces) and a photo for two weeks, then lineage ad thereafter. Ads are restricted 1. Build professional relationships with diverse clientele. $9�50 per single column, centimetre� Minimum - 3cm to private advertisers and will be run for two consecutive weeks. If your item does not sell you MUST RE-BOOK it prior to the booking deadline of 4pm Tuesday� If more than one week lapses, 2. 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Status: Permanent, Full time start from only $15 in the 5pm, Abercorn Street, furniture, Weekender. Call 9842 2787. and Sat toys, h/hold, kitchenware, bric-a- Salary range: $62,636.39 to $72,295.21 per annum EMPLOYMENT 1 Prior Street ORBANYS (dependent on skills, knowledge and experience) 8am – 12pm. brac. CARAVANS Proudly Albany owned & operated 1800 613 536 Opportunity: The City of Albany’s Property and Leasing Team BEREAVEMENT 13 Ashford Street, Albany 16FT 2008 pop-top, licensed, 1 is looking for an enthusiastic and customer focused individual owner, VGC, island d/bed, a/c, to take up the role of Property Offi cer. IN loving memory of Janet Elwyn CHOOK wheat 25kg $17.50. 39 WANTED 3-way fridge, 2-way stove/grill, Reporting to the Team Leader Property, Leasing and Customer WANTED. Experienced Tradesperson Bateman. 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Part time position available Port of Albany • Full Training and Uniform Ability to work as part of a team with All Hours NATIONAL SAAB 2001, TS auto, turbo Monday to Friday • 9842 3443 WOODEN table, extendable, GARAGE SALES coupe. Refer Gumtree for photos. Two Year Fixed Term Provided 8.30am to 12.30pm colleagues and members of school community formica top $50. 0480 114 651 All Hours SUNDAY LAW $4,500 ono. 0400 244 930. • Experience with fl oor cleaning Must be profi cient in Microsoft Ability to nurture and care for children Southern Ports was formed in 2014, following the machines desired WROUGHT iron fencing panels Offi ce, particularly Excel. • amalgamation of the Ports of Albany, Bunbury and • Working at Heights Ticket Initiative, ability to work independently x 21, $1,500, ono. 0427 214 307. Multi-Tasking skills essential. • IS THIS THE MOTORCYCLES Esperance. Our Ports play an integral role in connecting WA a bonus and strong organisational skills Good communication skills MARK OF THE ALB Vint Classic MC. Sat 8 and to, and facilitating trade with, the rest of the world. • Work in a team across Schools, Willingness to embrace the WBPS Ethos Offi ces & Public Buildings is a requirement. • Albany Centennial Markets Sun 9, Airhead Ride. Sun 9 BEAST The Business Administration Trainee will provide direct • Must be Physically Fit Experience preferred in Please contact the school for an application pack. Every Sat & Sun 9am – 1pm. Mystery Ride. support to the Regional Manager and Offi ce Coordinator, • Award Pay Rates payroll and invoicing. Applications close Undercover in the Cockburn Rd HONDA 750 Cruiser, 2011. One while also providing central administrative support to FREE BOOK Showground Western Pavillion Contact Deb Contact Deb 3 pm Friday 14th May 2021. owner from new. Excellent cond. the broader organisation. The successful applicant will 0428 936 008 0428 936 008 CLASSIC All stalls types welcome $4,900 ono. 0429 177 026 undertake on-the-job training to complete a Certifi cate III or AND DVD POSTERS Woodbury Boston Primary School Serving the community Set-up 7.30 to 8.45. Base stall $20 IV in Business Administration. with compassion and respect AVAILABLE Discounts for members YAMAHA Star 650, Road bike PO Box 657 [email protected] 2009. Lic to July 21. 61,322km’s, Food, drink & entertainment For more information on the role and how to apply REAL ESTATE ALBANY WA 6331 9841 3090 black, $3,800. Bill 0459 620 517. visit seek.com.au or email EVERYONE WELCOME 0428 665 123 [email protected] LAND, 87 Hassell Ave, Good parking, toilets & sit down area Kendenup. 2000sqm (1/2 acre). Ph 9845 1185 [email protected] 24 hours – 7 days FOR SALE Call Gary 0428 451 132 PETS Applications close COB Friday 14 May 2021. FOR SALE Water connected, power at 9 Cockburn Rd, Albany boundary. $60,000. Private sale. SELL IT FAST 9842 2787 Locally owned and operated 93, Landcruiser gear box. 94 2017 and previous years’ SAT 8am – 2pm. Home Road, PUPPIES: Heeler x Kelpie. HEART of the Goldfields. 1/4 acre Kevin 0497 802 498. REAL ESTATE Fully rebuilt coaster gearbox. 179 FORKLIFT Maximal 1.8 tonne Family dogs. 2 x male, 1x female. www.amityrosefunerals.com.au “Classic Motor Event” posters also Robinson. Moving sale, shed SITUATIONS REAL ESTATE block, potable water. Available LAND, 88 First Ave, Kendenup. SHED, 59 Hassell Ave, Holden HP block. New garden cleanout, everything must go. Nissan Petrol gas motor. Side Brown/black. Vet checked, available at The Great Southern vaccinated, micro-chipped. From tank stand and bench. The odd 4025sqm (1 acre). Water/ power Kendenup. 1012sqm (1/4 acre). STORAGE shed. Holden engine 4 speed shift and container mask. 51hrs WANTED tree, 200m from pub in Kookynie. gearbox. Others. 0475 775 630. SAT 8.30am - 4pm, Slater Street, $850, ready to go.0427447523. at boundary. $40,000. Private Corrugated iron, 109sqm plus Weekender, 107 Stead Road. as new $13,200 inc gst. 0476 979 ACCOMMODATION $7,000. Ph John 0401 232 038. Lower King. 101. EXPERIENCED CLEANER, sale. Kevin 0497 802 498. external cover. $40,000. Private BUDGET self-storage units, from ANTIQUE dresser 2m (L) x 800 $10 each. Cash only. 9842 2788. requires work. Domestic family sale. Kevin 0497 802 498. $25 p/w (month min), avail now. Weekender (H). Old English walnut draws, SAT 8.30am – 2pm, 28 Lancaster POST hole digger t.p.l. Allquip, PETS WANTED home chores. Laundry OK. All WANTED HOUSE, 91 First Ave, Kendenup. LAND, Smuts Road, Kendenup Ideal Storage. 9842 2395. leadlight, perfect cond. $2,000. Road. Plants, Furniture, clothing, WA made. Hyd downpressure. As types of accommodation. 0466 1012sqm (1/4 acre), cedar type Zoned Rural, 3.96 HA (9.1 acres). SHOP building and shed. 57 classifieds 0439 099 862. h/hold and more. new $2,500. 9840 8116. WANTING, to adopt a dog, 940 226. FARM house wanted to rent. cladding. 2 beds, ensuite plus Power runs past front of lot. Views Hassell Ave, Kendenup. 1000sqm CITY Centre Secure Storage, SELL IT FAST approx. 5 + years old, prefer 63-yr-old single father, long lease. separate shower/toilet. Large to Stirlings and Porongurups. (1/4 acre). Shop - 224sqm incl 2 52 Cockburn Rd, Albany, 18m2 CLASSIC 6x1 CHEAP firewood. SAT 8.30am – 3pm. Sierra “TATE” belt sander 3HP. 3PH. Shepherd, Collie, Labrador or PAINTER, 30yrs exp, int/ext Works Albany. Excl references. garage, scheme and rainwater Good tv and mobile reception. cool rooms and shelving. Shed & 21m2 units available now. 9842 2787 Special deal for pensioners. Will Crescent, Orana. H/hold items, 2400 x 750mm table V.G.C Retriever. Good home, fully quality work. All areas. Phone Tidy, loves gardening. Larry 0439 tanks. $210,000. Private sale. $160,000. Private sale. 0417 955 - 90sqm. $150,000 ono. Private Payment options. Call Wellington 9842 2787 fenced. 0447 394 125. deliver. 0429 464 125. clothes, handmade goods, plants. $1900. 9844 8479. Merv 0474 130 166. 395 860. Kevin 0497 802 498. 949. sale. Kevin 0497 802 498. & Reeves. 9841 1455. 38 The Weekender, May 6, 2021 The Weekender, May 6, 2021 39 SPORT

Community Information ALBANY WASTE AND RECYCLING EDUCATION

• Specialising in stainless fabrication for automotive, architectural, industrial and custom work • Tube fabrication and bending It’s time for a big clean up • Balustrades • Welding and repairs • Polishing and restoration ALBANY residents will soon be able to rid themselves of unwanted bulky household rubbish, as well as BULK HARD WASTE INSTRUCTIONS HARD WASTE TO BE 9841 3341 • 0419 701 897 • 116 Chester Pass Road green waste with the combined bulk kerbside hard The following bulk Hard waste will be collected: waste and green waste verge collection commencing SEPARATED INTO THREE PILES [email protected] the 24th of May. Metal—Whitegoods (fridges, stoves, etc) Residents with a regular kerbside wheelie bin Scrap Metal Photo: Deanna Corrieri collection service are able to place up to two trailer Electrical Goods North Albany got their premiership defence off and running after defeating Manypeaks 2-1 in the LGSHA loads (6x4 trailer size) or two cubic metres of hard E-Waste (Computers, printers, monitors and televisions only) Women’s A-grade. waste and a further two trailer loads of green waste Timber Products (up to 1.5m in length) Gone a bit too hard on your verge. Don’t place your bulk hard waste or General Junk green waste inside your property line, on vacant Up to two trailer loads blocks or public reserves. (6x4 trailer size) or two cubic metres of Bulk Hard Waste UNWANTED E- WASTE on the weekend? Have your combined waste on the verge no earlier THESE ITEMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED: METAL GOODS than 7 days prior to your scheduled start date. All Redbacks hit back items must be out by 6am on the Monday of your objects exceeding 1.5m in length Appointments reserved each week with scheduled week. Allow 5-7 days for your collection. cement or concrete LOOK OUT ■ MICHAEL ROBERTS bounced back on the weekend to to their second draw in as many Ensure that items do not obstruct the footpath, paints, chemicals, oils or acids FOR THE NORTH Albany’s women secured get their premiership defence off weeks after a thrilling 2-2 match and racing. against Spencer Park. sports doctors and physios for: essential services or line of sight for pedestrians, asbestos or fi bre cement products INSTRUCTION their fi rst win of the year with a Last year’s LGSHA best and In the men’s division there were cyclists and vehicles. foodstuff or domestic rubbish BROCHURE convincing 3-1 over Manypeaks in IN THE MAIL fairest Beck Gallimore led her team heavy losses in both round 2 fi x- Residents who have a restricted verge access are bricks, sand or building rubble the Lower Great Southern Hockey fi ercely through the midfi eld. tures, with reigning champs Spen- • Sprains requested to contact Cleanaway on 6801 7500 for car bodies or vehicle parts Association A-grade. The 3-1 loss sees Manypeaks start cer Park defeating Albany Vikings advice prior to the collection commencing in your tyres or batteries The reigning premiers started their the season with two losses, rooted 4-2 while Manypeaks did a demo- area. Gas Bottles 2021 campaign with a hard-fought to the bottom of the ladder. lition job on North Albany in a 6-1 • Fractures As the verge collections are picked up by mechanical household hazardous waste or veterinary waste 2-2 draw against Mt Barker, but Meanwhile, Mt Barker were held thrashing. means, please do not place your waste next to trees, power poles, walls, street signs, sprinklers or water meters (as these may be damaged). BULK GREENWASTE VERGE INSTRUCTIONS • Concussions Shortly you will receive a brochure in the mail listing The following items WILL Greenwaste be collected: GREEN WASTE IN A PILE the collections dates for your suburb and instructions Mt Barker’s Tree and shrub pruning’s up to; on what you can place on your verge. Details are also • Lacerations available on the City of Albany website www.albany. 1.5m in length wa.gov.au or contact Cleanaway on Ph 6801 7500. 25cm in diameter Up to two trailer loads of Greenwaste bowls genius Come explore one (6 x 4 trailer size, or two [2] cubic metres) • Dislocations of Albany’s favourite The following items WILL NOT be collected with the greenwaste: ■ DEANNA CORRIERI with long range shooting, Op-Shops, renowned Bags or boxes of leaves or grass clippings MT BARKER lawn but of course once I lost for it’s treasures. All bowls ace Serge Ansquer my eyesight I couldn’t do items are donated; all Loose leaves or lawn clippings that anymore.” • All acute staff are volunteers. Sand and soil material is on his way to the All Ability National Cham- Mr Ansquer said the injuries Money goes directly Dug out lawn to support Church pionships in New South best part about joining programs e.g. Weeds or root material Wales after starring in this the bowls club, first in Emergency Relief, Don’t tie your Greenwaste in bundles year’s WA State Champi- Emu Point and then in ECONOMY Seafarers, Women’s onships. Mt Barker, was the social Call 9841 7363 on the weekend, Supplied: VisAbility SUPPORTING Refuges, prisoners, interaction. THE RECYCLE THE RECYCLE Collection Dates and Zones Mr Ansquer was di- homeless and more. agnosed two and a half “You go there and ac- leave a message; we will call you Donations of clean Please have your hard waste and greenwaste tually feel like a normal Serge Ansquer with his medal from the 2021 All ST JOHN’S OP SHOP used clothing and years ago with cone-rod Open Monday to Friday out on the verge by 6am on the Monday dystrophy, but loss of person,” he said. Ability State Championships. household goods of your scheduled start date. back as soon as possible. 10.00am to 2.00pm welcomed. vision did not sway him “They really made me the Vision Impaired and “Our role as therapists is Zone A commencing 24/5/2021 from pursuing a new sport feel at home and Mt Bark- Blind Bowlers of Western LOWER YORK STREET, ALBANY McKail, Millbrook, Milpara, Orana, to empower people with and winning the State er went a step further to Australia (VIBBWA), Mr information, so they can Warrenup, Willyung, King River. title. put the meters distance Ansquer is excited about have confi dence to reach Zone B commencing 31/5/2021 “When I won the All numbers on the side of the the upcoming National their goals,” Ms Elliott Bayonet Head, Gull Rock, Kalgan, Walmsley, Ability's, I can tell you greens on all four sides, in- Championships tourna- Albany’s Old Grocer Kalgan Heights, Lower King, Swan Point. the adrenaline rush was stead of me having to carry ment in Port Macquarie. said. Zone C commencing 7/6/2021 pretty big - it’s just a great a set of portable numbers VisAbility Occupational Mr Ansquer hopes he WEIGH & PAY Albany Central, Centennial Park, Collingwood feeling,” he said. whenever I went to play Therapist Julie Elliott has can one day make it all the Heights, Collingwood Park, Emu Point, Lange, “I was actually into a or practise.” been supporting Mr Ans- way to the Commonwealth BYO bags and jars Mira Mar, Seppings, Spencer Park, Yakamia, different sport all together Also a club member for quer since his diagnosis. Games. 29 Barker Road, Centennial Park Middleton Beach Nth (north of Middleton Rd). Exceptional coffee, lovely Zone D commencing 14/6/2021 freshly baked cakes and muffins Cuthbert, Elleker, Gledhow, Lockyer, daily + light lunch menu Mt Clarence, Mt Melville, Port Albany, Middleton Beach Sth (south of Middleton Rd). WINTER HOURS 21 Sanford Rd, Albany Zone E commencing 21/6/2021 (yes we know it’s a month early) (opposite the Post Office) Big Grove, Frenchman Bay, Goode Beach, Little Grove, Mt Elphinstone, Robinson Ph: 9842 6943 From the 1st of May to the 31st July Your local waste and recycling partner our opening hours will be Mon - 9am to 5.30pm 9842 1387 Tue - 9am to 5.30pm 79 Lockyer Ave Albany For all your recycling and waste solutions: 9841 2467 Wed - CLOSED • Commingled recycling Thu - 9am to 5.30pm www.cleanaway.com.au Fri - 9am to 5.30pm • Cardboard recycling Sat - 9am to 12.30pm • General and green waste collection Sun - CLOSED • Construction, demolition and industrial waste collection If we don’t have it, we will help you find it... 40 The Weekender, May 6, 2021 SPORT Sharks circling, Royals all class

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Railways’ Bodhi Stubber and Royals’ Ryan Kinnear fi ght for the ball. ■ MICHAEL ROBERTS fast-fi nishing North Alba- Albany set up their main threat up forward time. The Magpies trailed by onne Woods snagged fi ve ALBANY Sharks have ny side on Sunday. fourth ever League vic- for Sharks, fi nishing with As was expected, Royals 15 points at quarter time goals, while midfield- tory in the third term, three goals, while Max won back-to-back games It’s a remarkable start responded in the second before piling on six goals er Jayden Woods was scoring three goals to Baker and Jack Adams term, reducing the margin to none in the second term for the fi rst time in their to the season for Sharks highly infl uential in the nine-year league history after going through the none to take a 31-point chipped in for two apiece. to eight points by half to arrest back ascendency after holding on for an entire 2020 season with- lead at the fi nal change. Star recruit Brett Peake time with the likes of from then on. 12.12(84) to 10.7(67) 18-point victory over a out a single win. Jesse Barrett was the couldn’t match his sev- Michael McGlade and Denmark forward Di- triumph. en-goal effort from the Cameron Allison fi nding week before, ending the form in the engine room. day with just one major. Tigers veterans Craig North Albany had their Frost and Mitch Green SINCE 1985 chances in attack but were also having big days were incredibly wasteful as they racked up the ball SECURITY AND ELECTRICAL Lic 05999 ROUND 3 EC2192 in front of the big sticks. around the ground. Tony CaramiaThe Kangaroos scored Trailing by three points 4.15 after quarter time to at three-quarter time, GSFL fi xtures Lic 05999 −Residential −CCTV- Commercial Camera Systems EC2192 kick themselves out of the Royals drew fi rst blood −RCD’s & Smoke Alarms contest. in the fi nal term as live- −Security Alarm Systems Jyrin Woods bagged fi ve wire forward Jayson Ford Denmark-Walpole vs −Power Points−Fire and LightsAlarm Systems majors for North, but the dribbled home, but Frost −Automatic Gates rest of the forward line replied soon after to level North Albany −Automatic Gates the scores. −T SINCEelephone and 1985 Data Cabling couldn’t fi nd their radar. SECURITY AND−Access ELECTRICAL Control North rallied in the fi nal Big, bustling Lions full Saturday May 8, 2.30pm −Solar Power Systems Tony Caramia term to send a few nerves forward Rivah Bocian −Alarm Systems−Roller Shutters through the Albany camp, marked in the goal square McLean Oval −Residential -−Video Commercial Intercoms but the Sharks held fi rm and slotted home before −Air Conditioning in the dying stages to Stephen Beal sunk Tigers −RCD’s & Smoke−Safes Alarms record a famous 10.9(69) hearts with a set shot to Sharks vs Royals −Power Points and Lights to 6.15(51) victory. seal the 11.9 (75) to 9.9 Sunday May 9, 2.30pm 9841−Automatic 7828 Gates The previous day, Roy- (62) victory. 48−Telephone Cockburn Rd, and Albany9841 Data 7828 Cabling als extended their un- On a sour note for the Centennial Stadium [email protected]−Solar Power 48Systems Cockburn Rd, Albany AU21096beaten run to 28 games, Tigers, Kleeman medal- −Alarm Systems EC2192overcoming a slow start list Joel Want sat on the [email protected] Lic 05999 −Air Conditioning against Railways to run bench in the second half Railways vs Mount out 13-point winners EC2192at with a suspected quad Centennial Stadium. injury. Barker 9841 7828 The Tigers brought the Over at McLean Oval, 48 Cockburn Rd, Albany9841 7828 heat early on in a fi ercely Denmark-Walpole got Sunday May 9, 2.30pm [email protected] Cockburn Rd, Albany AU21096 contested matchup, out their 2021 campaign [email protected] EC2192 pressuring the Lions in off and running with a Tigerland [email protected] the first term to takeEC2192 a 17-point win over Mount abasecurityandelectrical.com.au 15-point lead at quarter Barker.

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