Ferries get go-ahead
THE controversial Matilda Bay Ferry terminals development will go ahead despite months of community division. The decision was handed down last week by the Western Australian Planning Commission. Out of […]
Back on the track
Southside BMX riders are back on the track following a $1.18m upgrade to their Bull Creek facilities. Melville council officially opened the new changeroom and club building at Bob Gordon […]
Not abiding by policy, council simply dumps it
FREMANTLE council has refused to say when it received an independent investigator’s report which found former mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge breached the City’s code of conduct. A complaint against Ms Fitzhardinge […]
Imperfect, joyous Chrissy
HERE’S the truth I must gently break to you, Christmas is not going to be perfect and honestly you should not want it to be. Happiness does not arrive plated […]
Final tribute?
THERE will be lots of surprises and Thin White Duke treats at a special Freo concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of David Bowie’s passing. Mind Warp Pavilion has been held […]
Grand abode
THE Chook has seen a lot of homes in its time, but this Freo abode is a real jaw-dropper. A palatial five bedroom, three bathroom number, it has everything—history, class, […]
Divisions laid bare
LOCAL government inspector Tony Burke officially takes up his role on January 1, but if he tuned into the City of Perth meeting on Tuesday evening he’d have got a […]
Clipper Round the World
Fremantle’s docks were buzzing this week as 10 Clipper Round the World yachts glided in after being thrashed across the Roaring Forties, bringing home a swag of salt-streaked Aussies. Among […]
Sharks bad blood delays merger
BLOOD is in the water in East Fremantle, with moves to complete a merger between the men’s and women’s teams being held up by a dispute over life memberships. Although […]
Vandalism racism fear
A RESPECTED Noongar artist fears racism may have been behind a weekend attack that severely damaged an award-winning public artwork in East Perth. Sandra Hill was one of three artists […]