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WA's Lucas Robinson in action against South Australia.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumHeave Ho! Bottom-age Freo NGA prospect named for WA

Lucas Robinson will become the fourth Fremantle next generation academy prospect in the WA under-18 side after being named to take on Vic Metro in their final game of the national championship.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tim Buckton enjoys a beer and some dumplings as his dog Tess enjoys her own special doggie dumplings and doggie beer at Emily Taylor in Fremantle.

FoodCommentsBeloved Freo eatery serving dog-friendly beer and dumplings

Every wanted to munch on some dumplings and paw a cold one with your furry friend? Well, you’re in luck.

Jessica Evensen

Sydney star Brodie Grundy says he has no qualms about the SCG surface.

AFLCommentsTurf war: Swans star responds to SCG surface grumbles

Sydney star Brodie Grundy has dismissed safety concerns about the SCG surface, highlighting another factor in their slippery match against the Bulldogs.

Rachel Jackson

Hannah Fitzhardinge and John Dowson

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Fremantle mayor’s viral video sparks racism row

Lawyers have been brought in after the mayor ‘called out’ prominent historian John Dowson in a video message marking National Reconciliation Week.

Caitlin Vinci

A seven-storey short-term co-living apartment building is being considered for North Fremantle.

ConstructionCommentsTemporary co-living apartments planned for southern suburb

Fremantle property developers are on a mission to deliver Perth’s first short-term co-living apartment building for people transitioning from one stage of life to the next.

Caitlin Vinci

Locus Development Group plans to build an additional 10 townhouses to bring the total of Monument East homes to 91.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumPlans for $38m townhouse precinct expands ahead of build

If the approval is granted, the additional homes could hit the market in August or September this year. 

Caitlin Vinci

‘We’ve announced some critical changes to the road network to make sure traffic keeps flowing,’ writes Rita Saffioti.

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New Freo bridge to be incredible despite traffic delays

We’ve announced some critical changes to the road network to make sure traffic keeps flowing.

Rita Saffioti

Fremantle MP Simone McGurk and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti tour the site of the new Fremantle traffic bridge.

State PoliticsCommentsFreo gridlock warning as old bridge makes way

Commuters are being warned to brace for a year of ‘significant’ delays when the 86-year-old Fremantle traffic bridge makes way for a new, bigger version.

Jessica Page

The Crows will have a hard time containing Josh Treacy according to Nick Riewoldt.

AFLVideoPremiumRooey reveals Dockers’ secret weapon against the Crows

Nick Riewoldt has challenged Fremantle to deliver on the big stage as he outlined where the home side will have their visitors beat.

Ben McClellan

Neither Prime Minister Anthony Albanese nor Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have pledged much in the way of funding for the City of Fremantle.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumThe Perth tourist hotspot missing out on election funding

Just two Federal funding promises have been directed towards WA’s port city, despite major parties and candidates across the country embarking on a pre-election pledge-fest.

Caitlin Vinci

While people on the streets of Freo are ‘confused’ about who they should vote for just 16 days out from the Federal election, it was clear age is drawing a stark line between voters’ priorities this year.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumAge a big factor when it comes to priorities for Freo voters

Voters on the streets of Fremantle remain ‘confused’ about who they should vote for just 16 days out from the Federal election — but it is clear that generation divide will play its part.

Caitlin Vinci

Fremantle Independent candidate Kate Hulett has held a press conference. Pictured is Kate in Fremantle.

Federal electionPremiumFremantle independent free from dual citizenship shackles

Kate Hulett has revealed the dual British citizenship debacle threatening her bid for Federal Parliament has been resolved just 24 hours before nominations close.

Caitlin Vinci

The property was purchased by local developer Yolk Property in 2022 for $18.2 million, after an international expressions-of-interest campaign.

Square MetresCommentsPremiumFamed complex on Freo’s cappuccino strip up for sale again

The property was purchased by local developer Yolk Property in 2022 for $18.2 million, after an international expressions-of-interest campaign.

Kim Macdonald

A North Fremantle marina may soon be a launching point for jet skis to Rottnest Island.

BoatingCommentsPremiumFremantle duo make room for luxury boats in the Swan River

Pier 21 Marina is being primed for a major transformation to house bigger vessels and jet skis, a change being entertained now that regulations allow the latter to be driven to Rottnest Island.

Caitlin Vinci

The City of Fremantle’s longest-serving councillor says it has no problem ‘ignoring’ its policies if the incentive is big enough.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumFreo councillor’s bold claim about ignoring policies

The City of Fremantle’s longest-serving councillor claims it has no problem ‘ignoring’ its policies if the incentive is big enough.

Caitlin Vinci

Federal Member for Fremantle Josh Wilson marks the start of construction on the Fremantle Traffic Bridge at Swan River Crossing.

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Hastie demands Albo rebukes Freo MP for breaking AUKUS ranks

Audio has emerged of Josh Wilson saying he doesn’t think it’s in Australia’s national interests to be buying nuclear-powered submarines, prompting the Liberals to accuse him of breaching Cabinet solidarity.

Katina Curtis

Sculptor Greg James with his bronze statue.

ArtCommentsWhy artist was rejected from Freo art event over sculpture

The well-known sculptor said he was not angry about the decision but said he didn’t understand it.

Jenny Schon and Lisa Thomas

Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes à Court addresses the National Press Club in Canberra, Wednesday, February 16, 2022. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

WA ELECTIONCommentsPremiumClimate 200 founder says Fremantle ballot could be disputed

Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday, Mr Holmes a Court said as the vote count continued it would be ‘one to watch’.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Fremantle independent Kate Hulett is confident as the count continues.

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Hulett flags taking legal action over ‘concerning’ polling

Climate 200-funded independent Kate Hulett — who has backed illegal environmentalist protests — has flagged taking legal action against the WA Electoral Commission.

Jake Dietsch

Fremantle MP Simone McGurk said she had nothing to do with the deal struck with Labor’s usual enemy, for Liberal preferences that might save her skin. 

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Labor looking to an enemy for help is a desperate sign

Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows. Fremantle MP Simone McGurk said she had nothing to do with the deal struck with Labor’s usual enemy, for Liberal preferences that might save her skin. 

Jessica Page

March 1 marks the official opening of the HMAS Perth memorial in East Fremantle.

FremantleCommentsMemorial to honour lives lost on sunken battleship

The memorial site dedicated to commemorating the life lost on HMAS Perth I is opening on Saturday, marking the 83rd anniversary of the ship’s sinking.

Caitlin Vinci

Abbe May, Donna Simpson from the Waifs and Cal Kramer from The Southern River Band at Freo Social.

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Freo music venue ‘staring down the barrel’ of forced closure

Some of Perth’s leading musicians have launched a campaign to save a Fremantle live music venue, that claims it could be forced to close because of a hotel being built next door. 

Jessica Page

Central Law Courts building.

Courts & Justice‘Enormous error’ in Fremantle’s 2023 election deemed ‘fair’

Magistrate Trevor Darge’s decision puts an end to 18 months of conjecture over the outcome.

Caitlin Vinci

House fire destroys Alber Hall on Pearse Street in Fremantle. Ian Munro

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Witness recalls ‘traumatic to watch’ fire in North Freo

A heritage-listed building in North Fremantle on the market for less then a week has been destroyed by fire.

Caleb Runciman