Historic vista fear
A DEVELOPMENT proposal in Fremantle’s West End has drawn criticism from the Fremantle Society over concerns it could disrupt the historic vista from the Roundhouse. Two additional storeys would be […]
Labor to the end
FREMANTLE’S Labor fraternity was in mourning this week following the death of life member Chuck Bonzas. Mr Bonzas was known for his unwavering support for social justice, his colourful language, […]
Pioneer councillor dies
MELVILLE mayor Russell Aubrey has paid tribute to the city’s first female councillor, Alison Harris, who died on Wednesday aged 92. Ms Harris, who was first elected to represent the […]
Voice, treaty, truth
SCHOOL children shuffle through billowing white smoke as they make their way to the assembly area. Winterfold Primary School kicked off Wednesday with a traditional smoking ceremony and welcome to […]
Park sale plan for aged care
MELVILLE council is looking to expedite the sale of a small park to allow for the expansion of an aged-care facility in Myaree. The 1850sqm Phil Ward reserve at 11 […]
Word warriors
This is part 2 of our story on the Noongar Boodjar Language Centre WHEN no Australian Universities expressed an interest in helping write a Noongar phonology it seemed a hopeless […]
Success runs in the family
A FREMANTLE family of four, whose passion for sport has taken them around the world, recently achieved the amazing feat of all placing in the top 10 at an international […]
LETTERS 6.7.19
Beached HAD the mayor and council been less interested in balloons, bicycles and bags, they may have spared a thought for Port and Sandtracks beaches. Watching the attempts to shore […]
Who gives a fig
COLIN NICHOL is lost among the leaves FICUS macrophylla or ficus rubiginosa, that is the question, a question that may be worth testing as Fremantle council is about to spend […]
Pop up to Pear Tree
CHRIS FERREIRA’S got a thing for forests. The indefatigable sustainability guru from Hami Hill had barely finished launching his subdivision project (four houses and 40 trees on a standard block) […]