Seed of hope
THE recent heatwave nearly scuppered plans to recultivate the under-threat seagrass meadows at Cockburn Sound. As part of the annual harvest, a mass of seagrass fruits were collected by divers […]
Family classic
SIT back, relax and enjoy this spacious and light-filled Applecross home situated only 200m from the Swan River. This four-bedroom abode is sure to impress with a well-designed floor plan […]
Win a double pass to Silent Night
From legendary director John Woo and the producer of John Wick comes this gritty revenge tale of a tormented father (Joel Kinsman) who witnesses his young son die when caught […]
Bulldogs’ big signing
THE South Fremantle Football Club has signed a new 40-year lease at Fremantle Oval, a move mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge says is a major signal of their commitment to its redevelopment. […]
P&O Hotel gets its groove back
THE front bar of the P&O Hotel in Fremantle has reopened for the first time in 20 years, restoring a connection to pubs on the site that stretches back to […]
Extradosing a bridge
THE Chook had a few queries from readers after last week’s story about Fremantle’s new traffic bridge about what exactly made a bridge “extradosed” Extradosed bridges, a relatively recent innovation […]
Cringingly good panto
A BIT of fun that led to a global ‘hit’ and created something of a tradition in South Fremantle is back next month. Fourth Wheel Theatre was created by South […]
Freo in the swing
FREMANTLE might soon have Australia’s first multi-level driving range with sensors that’ll let golfers ‘play’ any course in the world, even if they’re belting the ball into the night. On […]
Clinic opens
THE new Beeliar Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at the Lagoon Medical Centre opened on November 15, 2023. The Beeliar Medicare UCC is part of the Albanese government’s pledge to ease […]
At the pointy end
PLANS for a huge residential development on the Point Street carpark site have been lodged by Point Street Partners. The item came before Fremantle Council last Wednesday, which decided to […]