Farewell, dear Fr..uncle
IT’S BEEN a shock to the system and to all of Freo to lose one of the greatest of greats – our wonderfully intriguing, super talented, creative and beautifully quirky […]
Sick dogs raise fears of herbicide
NORTH FREMANTLE residents are ringing alarm bells over the City of Fremantle’s chemical use at Gilbert Fraser Reserve after scores of dogs fell sick. About a dozen canines have reportedly […]
Trails decision deferred
COCKBURN council has delayed a decision to close dozens of trails in Manning Park after community members and several councillors argued users had not been consulted adequately. The city’s proposed […]
What does it take to protect the bushland?
THE issue with Manning Park is not that there are trails, nor that there are people using the trails – it’s the sheer number of trails that dissect the bushland. […]
LETTERS 20.6.26
Ridgy didge I AGREE with Prof Holly Kirk that ecological needs should be balanced with human needs (“Closure of bush trails devastating,” Thinking Allowed, June 13). But the balance has […]
Winter warmer
THE inaugural Solstice by the Sea will culminate in a mass winter dip at Bathers Beach this morning (Saturday June 20). The bracing paddle is organised by Cold Nips, a […]
Carbon dating
IT all makes sense, really. A pencil is made from graphite, graphite is a form of carbon, and carbon is a building block of human life. South Fremantle artist Liesbeth […]
Midwinter magic
AS the longest night of the year approaches, so too does Melville Midwinter. Set against the shores of Dyoondalup Point Walter, this year’s free, family-friendly Midwinter event will be held […]
Overdue rock
A NEW exhibition at the WA State Library, X-Press Magazine: 41 Years on the Streets, is celebrating one of Perth’s most iconic cultural publications, marking 41 years since the first […]
Lavish affair
THIS Winthrop house has a fantastic outdoor entertaining area. There’s a giant pool with a swim-in spa, palm trees, ornate brickwork and manicured plants. Come the warmer months, the new […]