SPRING is here. And patiently we wait for our local economy to be vibrant again.

But that only comes with confidence.

And many, especially mortgagees and renters are still too wary to spend, despite three interest rate cuts.

In the meantime we need your help.

Please, if you’re one of the fortunate readers who sailed through five years of the dreaded CIIRHx14COLC* virus, could you spare a thought for the Chook.

We are a very, very rare bird indeed: An independent, locally-owned newsroom media.

Many newsrooms were wiped out by the pandemic.

We are the only one in Freo and the inner northern suburbs of Perth.

Our emphasis for 36 years has been on ethical, trusted, well-researched news. And that costs.

So if you’re a reader and want to help please send your very welcome donation to: Herald Reserve, BSB 086 217, Account 63-951-0124. Or mail to Fremantle Herald, PO Box 85, North Fremantle 6159.

And we’d love to know who you are, so please send a note to accounts@fremantleherald.com: Or text 0438 933 300. 

* *Covid+Inflation+14 Interest Rate Hikes+Cost-Of-Living crisis

by ANDREW SMITH