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Special meeting called by FICRA

A SPECIAL electors meeting, in response to a petition by Fremantle Inner City Residents Association, will be held at Fremantle Town Hall on July 2. more »

Protestors on cue with rally

Prime Minister Julia Gillard in conversation with Ben Elton.

PROTESTORS did not let a last-minute change of venue stop them from voicing their gripes on a number of issues during Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s visit to Fremantle on Wednesday night. more »

Plan for Freo ocean yacht race

Ocean Events Pty Ltd chairman Robert Williams expects 100 entrants for the inaugural Ocean Race Around Australia when it starts in 2015 or 2016.  Picture: Elle Borgward www.communitypix.com.au   d402318

WITH its abundance of marinas and beaches, Fremantle has always been a drawcard for a number of water-based events. more »

Celebration of cultures at fiesta

WA’s diverse culture will be celebrated this weekend during the Refugee Welcome Fiesta at the Esplanade Reserve. more »

PM backs sports complex

Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett and Fremantle MHR Melissa Parke talk Prime Minister Julia Gillard through the plans.

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard was in the local area last week to announce the Federal Government’s investment of $10 million towards the proposed recreation facility at Cockburn Central West. more »

Catch the comedy bus at fundraiser

Comedian Geoff Stainton, pictured here with his niece Erin Turnbull, is involved in Seton Catholic College’s fundraiser.  Picture: Martin Kennealey www.communitypix.com.au   d402350

THERE’S something funny about Seton Catholic College’s attempts to raise funds for their new school bus. more »

Cafe seeks shelter

Moore and Moore owner Simon Naber with musicians Jeff Harrold and Damien Denyer. Picture: Martin Kennealey  d402316

MOORE and Moore Café has continued its push to make Fremantle more bicycle-friendly, asking for the community’s ideas on the best way to convert a sea container into a bike shelter. more »

Climbing for kids with cancer

Ivan Dzeba is preparing to climb Gran Paradiso next month.

FREMANTLE business owner Ivan Dzeba decided he wanted to do more to help sick children by joining the Telethon Adventurers to climb the Gran Paradiso mountain in Italy. more »

City offered lease on cottages

HAVING sat empty and in disrepair since 2011, the future of the Henderson Street Warders Cottages is looking brighter after the Department of Housing offered the City of Fremantle a 50-year peppercorn lease. more »

Grass idea mowed down

THE City of Fremantle is on a mission to reduce the amount of grass it needs to take care of, said councillors as concern over the loose stones at Bathers Beach brought the issue back before Strategic and General Services Committee last week. more »

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