Locals want action
Violence, drugs and dodgy deals in the West End ONGOING anti-social behaviour at the Fremantle Beach Backpackers in the historic West End boiled over last Friday night (January 11) when […]
Political football?
FREMANTLE mayor Brad Pettitt has accused the Morrison government of turning Australia Day into a political football ahead of this year’s federal election. This month the government announced it was […]
Foodie hub for Freo
THE old heritage-listed Fremantle synagogue could be transformed into a hospitality hub. A development application has been submitted to council to redevelop the site, opposite The Norfolk Hotel, as “The […]
Beach balls
BATHERS Beach in Fremantle will go all Brazilian this weekend (January 19-20). It’s not a bikini waxing event, but Football West will be hosting a beach soccer tournament there. Brazil […]
This is a knife show
AFTER a 17-year break, the Perth Knife Show has been resurrected to showcase intricate, hand-made knives. The Knife Art Association is holding the event on February 2 and 3 at […]
Letters 19.1.19
Bun farce JUST two weeks of Xmas has passed, and already easter eggs and hot cross buns are available. So much for respect to religion – the trade practices commission […]
Feeling the pinch
This week’s THINKING ALLOWED is by JAMES PARATORE, a second-generation rock lobster fisherman whose family have operated out of Fremantle Port since the 1960s. He is concerned about the state […]
