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After nearly 30 years in business, Barb Moffat is considering closing the doors of his beloved bakery, as customers have stopped coming. “We have no, or almost no customers because they can’t park,” Moffat said. As COVID-19 restrictions ease in 2021, the main road in the central Queensland town of Gracemere returns to its normally busy highway. But in September, business owners said people had stopped shopping there because it was too difficult to park due to roadworks. “This is embarrassing… It’s just a nightmare,” said Moffat. “Parents can’t come, mostly every day there will be accidents. “We’ve suffered and suffered and I’m not the only one; FoodWorks, butchers, doctors, real estate … when will it stop?” Construction is ongoing to improve the Gracemere main road. ( ABC Capricornia: Rachel McGhee ) Construction is underway to upgrade Lawrie Road from two to four lanes, which is designed to reduce congestion and meet current and future traffic growth in Gracemere. The $44 million pro

In Williamstown, about 10 kilometers southwest of Melbourne’s city centre, Lisa Malkin Hill helped run the family clothing store that traded in Douglas Parade for 27 years. Last year, he said they had no choice but to move about 200 meters round the corner because they could no longer afford the rent. He said they found it very difficult to negotiate with their landlords when the pandemic hit. “We need their help,” he said. “Given we’ve been good tenants for a long time. Will they work with us so we can both survive?” After months of negotiations, the business was finally able to reach a secret lease assistance agreement with the owner. The homeowner said COVID had also affected him greatly. Lisa Malkin Hill said the storefront she left in Williamstown remained empty a year after she moved her business. ( ABC News: Scott Jewel ) Some suburban rental like city rates When Ms Malkin Hill’s lease ended, they left the property in search of a more reasonable lease. “The rent in Williamstown