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There are 55000 hobby farms in western Australia. Many of these properties are small meaning 1acre up to 100 acres.  There are all types of issues with these properties.   I am also a small landowner (5 Acres) and last week someone told me I had a noxious weed on my property. I did not know, nor do i know what to look for.

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A work in progress!

There has been no lack of comments and opinions on our distinctive new entertainment centre on the Waterfront. Some have been very unkind, referring to it as some sort of monster… while others have put a positive slant on it and are confident it will one day be quite splendid – let’s hope so. Meanwhile in its present half finished state it doesn’t look too pretty but I firmly believe the end result will be fabulous. According to our poll, so do the majority of other people.

Meanwhile how about sending in some pics of really ugly buildings, that are finished, beyond redemption, eyesores, real monsters… from anywhere in the world!

There has been considerable media attention placed on the refusal of Crs Roley Paver and Judy and David Bostock to sit on any council committees. Other councillors now have to carry an enormous burden of work as a result. One new member is on 12 committees!

It is my understanding that committees are an integral part of the structure of local government and that all democratically elected councilors should participate. I believe it is part of their overall package of duties and obligations to their electors and fellow civic leaders.  (more…)

What would you like to see in York Street on a Saturday afternoon,
when the sun is shining and you have nothing much to do except window shop, scout for an elusive cup of coffee and dream of sitting Subiaco-style on the footpath for a leisurely hour or so?

Here’s one idea to think about. (more…)

With the demise of a local brewery, comments were made by the company spokesman that Albany was not ready for an inovative hospitality industry. It’s not the first time a concept has failed in Albany but has thrived in other cities. Is it true that Albany clings to it’s old habits?  So instead of a trendy Tangleheads, we are getting back “our” White Star Hotel. (more…)

In recent years we have seen increased community awareness
about the threats of climate change and its association with the
accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Businesses have also become more aware of the threat of
climate change and, both in response to regulatory measures
and under their own steam, have begun to take action to
measure and manage their carbon footprints. (more…)

The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Seminar was held on the 7th October 2009 in Mount Barker. The seminar was designed to provide land managers, local councils, small business operators and residents with the latest information and background on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, which may have a major impact on and opportunities for the local economy in the Great Southern. (more…)

Is anyone successfully using VOIP for phone calls & broadband here in Albany?

Because ADSL2 isn’t here in Albany yet, I’m wondering what the quality is like? If anyone is using it (or has tested it & wasn’t happy with it), I would be keen to read your thoughts, including the provider you are using & what suburb of Albany you are using it  (that seems to make a difference too!).

Leonie, Albany

This  Saturday, 16th May 2009, Western Australians again get their chance to decide the fate of Daylight Savings. Certainly there is more opposition to Daylight Savings in Western Australia than other states.Most of the complaints come about the March ending date, when darker mornings impact more people. Unfortunately the referendum will not be giving the option to approve daylight saving at an earlier finishing date.

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