FREE SINCE EVERYBODY'S BEEN ON 1993 ALBANY'S RIVERBOAT 90 Lockyer Ave, Albany P 9842 1211 BUT IT REALLY PAYS TO BOOK Vol 28, No 40 October 1, 2020 www.gsweekender.com.au 9844 3166 107 Stead Road, Albany WA 6330 Telephone: (08) 9842 2788 Classifieds: (08) 9842 2787 Facsimile: (08) 9842 2789 Royals crowned EDITOR IN CHIEF: Ian Beeck JOURNALISTS: Ashleigh Fielding, Charlotte Wooldridge and Michael Roberts: [email protected] ADVERTISING MANAGER: Roslyn Buktenica PRODUCTION MANAGER: Francesca van der Horst: [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES: [email protected] ACCOUNTS: [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS: [email protected] Check out our locally owned radio station at www.goldmx.com.au Photo: Michael Roberts n Royals won the 2020 GSFL Grand Final defeating Denmark-Walpole on Saturday at Centennial Stadium. See the special coverage of Grand Final weekend in the sports section. Providing quality legal advice and representation to the Great Southern since 1919 (FQQTZW&QGFS^TK͡HJTS9841 2322 or visit hhg.com.auYT͡SITZYRTWJ FAMILY & DE FACTO | COMMERCIAL & PROPERTY | WILLS & ESTATES | EMPLOYMENT | DISPUTE RESOLUTION & LITIGATION | CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC 2 The Weekender, October 1, 2020 The Weekender, October 1, 2020 3 Send us your photos Horoscopes by Joanne Madeline Moore Australian astrologer Joanne Madeline Moore’s horoscope columns are @realty published in newspapers and magazines around the world. You can also read her horoscopes at www.bohoastro.com Penalty rates make Thinking of selling your property ARIES [March 21-April 20] and would like professional service Even though Mars is retrograde and the Full Moon’s in fi ery Aries, avoid being an argumentative with lower fees? and drama-addicted Ram. The Sun’s visiting peace-loving Libra and Venus makes beautiful music with Mars. So … if you practice the gentle arts of patience and persuasion … you’ll be surprised how much easier life can be. Draw inspiration from birthday great Mohandas Gandhi: “Leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people”. opening ‘prohibitive’ TAURUS [April 21-May 21] CHARLOTTE WOOLDRIDGE have an amazing visit.” open, if it was a bit lower or equivalent to a Thursday night’s Full Moon illuminates your solitude/soul zone, so slow down and look within However, owner of Retravision Albany Saturday rate people would be more likely as you contemplate the meaning of life. With Uranus transiting slowly through your sign, think of DESPITE a busier long weekend than usual, to open their shop. innovative ways that you can navigate the unpredictable Covid landscape, adapt professionally Russell Hare said many locally-owned and pivot personally. Draw inspiration from birthday great, actress and activist Susan Sarandon: Albany businesses are asking for WA penalty ventures were unable to open over the long “A big challenge in Western Australia that “I take responsibility for the ups and downs of my life, and that is very liberating”. rates to be reduced as the increased costs weekend due to high penalty rates to be needs to be looked at, is the rate people are Jeremy Stevenson forced small businesses to remain shut. awarded to staff. paid on a Sunday.” GEMINI [May 22-June 21] 0427 183 688 Albany Chamber of Commerce and In- “Because we are a locally owned smaller Mr Hare said he hoped the increase in Expect some Full Moon turmoil this week Twins, especially involving your peer group. Even under dustry CEO Benita Cattalini said the week- [email protected] provocation, strive to display a fl exible approach and a diplomatic demeanour. You’re in a hurry business, we don’t have the enterprise agree- visitors to Albany continued into the future, to get things done but be especially cautious when it comes to your social circle. Be wary of fake end saw an infl ux of visitors to the town, ments that the big businesses have in place and that changes would be made to allow Lorraine Stevenson providing an opportunity for businesses to and we pay the full rate of penalty rates and ONE of the Weekender’s favourite shutterbugs state for the crop producing about 40 per cent of friends or work mates who are undermining your professional ambitions. Make sure you spend businesses best serve them. 0417 183 688 quality time with companions who are genuine and colleagues who are supportive. grab on to. that makes it prohibitive to open,” he said. and regular contributor Lex Porebski sent in this the nation’s tonnage. “I’m certainly hoping that, from my experi- [email protected] classic picture of a healthy canola fi eld sheltered For those wanting to send in their pictures, CANCER [June 22-July 23] “We know that Albany accommodation is Co-owner of the Closet Shop Jenny Steele ence in speaking to friends and family, more by the Stirling Ranges. email [email protected] with your full almost fully booked from now through to the echoed Mr Hare’s concerns, and said many people are travelling to intrastate locations,” Resist the temptation to butt heads with a frustrated boss, authority fi gure or loved one. Do your end of summer holidays,” she said. Canola seems to be a perennial favourite for name, phone number and as much detail about best to calm troubled waters and de-fuse potentially fi ery Full Moon situations. But you’re likely feel tourists were disappointed by the shops be- he said. photographers, and WA is the major growing the photograph as practical. ing shut on Sunday and Monday. rather lonely, as people are preoccupied with their own problems and communication is blocked “We also know that this is a huge op- “Hopefully that gives them a taste for that in some way. So avoid being overprotective, as it won’t be appreciated by others. Remember: portunity to enhance Albany and the Great “We’re lucky that we can operate the shop relationships need room to breathe and there’s a big difference between loving and smothering. in the future and we see more people travel- Southern’s reputation as one of WA’s best ourselves, but for us to pay a casual on ling and visiting our amazing state moving For up to date Weekend QUIZ LEO [July 24-Aug 23] regions to live, work, visit and invest. Monday would have been around $67.50 an forward. hour,” she said. The Full Moon revs up your adventure zone but hold your horses Lions. Mars is retro so if you are “The people that visit us will need to expe- “I think [penalty rates] need to be adjusted information on WELCOME back to our weekly quiz. Each too hasty, you’ll run into obstacles. You also need to be extra careful when communicating with rience all the great things we have to offer “People just can’t do that. So, as an opera- others (in person and via social media). If you say or write something when you’re feeling rushed, to the current conditions and the fact we’re edition, 10 questions will be placed on this them as visitors, and then return here. tor you have to do it yourself or that’s what supposed to look at seven-day trade now, then it could backfi re on you later. And don’t hog the conversation! As writer (and birthday great) you’re paying staff. page to test you on your local knowledge Truman Capote reminds us: “A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue”. “That means we need staff to be in place so I think the penalty needs to suit that the Coronavirus, and ready to welcome them, to ensure they “Often times that is why places won’t expectation.” and history, current affairs and how well VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] you have read recent and current editions The more intently you try to micro-manage relationships this week, the more loved ones or work please visit: 21,092 COPIES of the Weekender. It now also has a theme. THROUGHOUT ALBANY, DENMARK, MT BARKER, KATANNING, colleagues will distance themselves from you. And if you are too critical or demanding, then a KOJONUP, CRANBROOK, KENDENUP, NARRIKUP, frustrating power struggle is likely. You’re brimming over with plenty of ideas and are keen to teach The answers are upside down below the or instruct others but don’t assume you have all the answers. Smart-alec behaviour will just put Upgrade increases internet speed ROCKY GULLY, FRANKLAND, MANYPEAKS, questions. others off, so strive to be a more consultative and inclusive Virgo. australia.gov.au BREMER BAY, RAVENSTHORPE AND HOPETOUN. ALBANY has been 75 per cent of Australian Good luck! LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] named one of 85 regional homes and businesses MANAGING DIRECTOR: Mark Loveridge. Expect some relationship rumbles this week, as retrograde Mars and the fi ery Full Moon stimulate areas set to benefi t from straight to a fi bre connec- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Ian Beeck. your partnership zone. Saturn also urges you to get the ratio right between your personal needs a new NBN scheme that tion by 2023. 1. Which country would you be in if you are and those of loved ones. If you always give other people too much (time, energy and support) GENERAL MANAGER FIXED OPERATIONS: Roslyn Buktenica. will allow businesses to Under a new NBN blue- RICK WILSON MP hiking Machu Picchu? then there’ll be no petrol left in the tank when you need it. So do your best to reset the balance request a fi bre upgrade at between giving and receiving. The weekend is a wonderful time to rest, relax, meditate and ruminate.