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MURUJUGA

THE Federal Government in February announced nearly 100,000ha of land and sea at rock art-rich Murujuga in WA’s Pilbara had been nominated for inclusion on the World Heritage List. If the nomination submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre is…

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ALCOA’S ‘DIRTY SECRET’

IN 2007, US environmental activist Erin Brockovich joined residents and workers who claimed Alcoa was poisoning their communities. The public health crusader who successfully took on big industry in the US, then had a movie named after her, joined Queensland-based…

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BLOGTHIS FREO

THERE’S a new blog in town @BlogThis Freo. Linked to Fremantle’s independent print and online publication at StreetWise Media (streetwisemedia.com.au), BlogThis brings readers informed comment, criticism and praise (and protest) where it is due. BlogThis Freo is not a rumour…

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StreetWise Scoops

BUDGET blowouts, local government election shenanigans, serial parking offenders, ‘tent city’ political stunts and a dumpster diving councillor. There is no shortage of news when it comes to the City of Fremantle. As StreetWise reported in issue #7 in December…

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Easter blessings StreetWise readers

A HAPPY Easter Sunday StreetWise readers. Thanks to sponsors and supporters of Fremantle's independent print and online publication, the latest edition of Freo StreetWise now available in newsagents, pubs, cafes, galleries and museums in the port city, Melville, Cockburn and…

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Australia Day Festival 2022

MAYORAL candidate and South Ward festival goer Marija Vujcic says she will bring back the fireworks on Australia Day 2022. It will be the first of many events she says she has planned to make Fremantle a festival city, starting…

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Business concerns over political ‘Freo Traders’

THE Fremantle Chamber of Commerce says a ‘Freo Traders’ group that promises to save the business community has raised concerns among members over its political motives. Organised by Melville resident Mia Kriznic and Cottesloe resident Mike Finn, the group’s proposed…

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