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Freo steps out to take on Cockburn in Giant Walk world record bid - 15/08/2008
WITH the City of Cockburn throwing down the gauntlet, the City of Fremantle has responded and taken on the challenge of seeing which council can get the most people involved in this year's Giant Walk.
Stay young and have fun! Over-55s to parade themselves in this year's Fremantle Festival - 15/08/2008
PROVING that being young at heart is purely a matter of the mind, the City of Fremantle's One Stop Shop is celebrating positive ageing with a special flotilla in the 2008 Fremantle Festival Lotterywest Street Parade.
City of Fremantle's call to State Government: 'commit to our $1 billion shopping list' - 13/08/2008
THE City of Fremantle is calling on the State Government to bite the bullet and commit to almost $1 billion worth of projects to ensure the longevity of the port city into the future.
Smoking ban in Fremantle's outdoor eating areas takes effect on August 15 - 08/08/2008
SMOKING will be banned in City of Fremantle outdoor eating areas from August 15, applying to alfresco dining areas located on council land, across all its suburbs.
Put some art into it: artists needed for Fremantle Festival Lotterywest Street Parade - 06/08/2008
THE City of Fremantle is calling for expressions of interest from artists who want to help with this year's Fremantle Festival Lotterywest Street Parade.
Fremantle Visitor Guides: celebrating one year of helping and welcoming - 05/08/2008
FRIENDLY help has been at hand for people coming to the port city over the past year, thanks to the Fremantle Visitor Guides.
Socks appeal! Knitting lessons at Fremantle City Library - 01/08/2008
WANT to keep your feet warm this winter? Then head to the Fremantle City Library in August to learn the best ways of knitting your own socks.
Better Business Blitz: get the competitive edge on tourism business in Fremantle - 29/07/2008
TOURISM businesses can find out how to maximise their competitive edge from 8am to midday, August 19, at a special forum in Fremantle.
Bid to make Fremantle Museum & Arts Centre a UN World Heritage site - 29/07/2008
THE City of Fremantle is pushing to have the Fremantle Museum & Arts Centre listed as a United Nations World Heritage site, following a recent council decision.
City of Fremantle budget adopted - 24/07/2008
RESPONSIBLE financial management has seen the City of Fremantle adopt its 2008-09 budget with a modest surplus of $150,000, following Wednesday night's council meeting.
Freo's JP service: 13,685 documents signed in 6 months - all done in volunteer time - 24/07/2008
THE City of Fremantle's Justice of the Peace office - celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2008 - signed 13,685 documents in the first six months of this year, all done by people who volunteer their time.
More nominations needed for Freo's Sporting Wall of Fame - 21/07/2008
MORE nominations are needed for Fremantle's Sporting Wall of Fame, designed to honour, recognise and promote the port city's sporting heritage.
Here's the go… be in the know and think retro at The Meeting Place - 18/07/2008
WITH ever-rising energy bills stretching the family budget, The Meeting Place in South Fremantle has several solutions at hand.
Fremantle Mayor's challenge to retailers: ban those plastic bags - 16/07/2008
WITH two metropolitan supermarkets going plastic bag free from August 4, Fremantle Mayor Peter Tagliaferri is calling on other retailers to match their efforts.
Only two weeks left to help people with disabilities: nominate now - 16/07/2008
THERE'S only two weeks left to nominate for the City of Fremantle's Disability Access Consulting Committee, designed to promote access and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Green Waste Collection: Correct dates - 15/07/2008
Please be advised the correct dates for the latest green waste collection are July 21-25 for Area A and July 28-August 1 for Area B, as per the advert below.
Download The FREO Splash - July-August 2008 - 04/07/2008
Download The FREO Splash here! Stories on the community perceptions survey, Lotterywest Fremantle Festival parade and an abundance of things to do at the Fremantle Arts Centre - plus many other stories and tidbits...
Power cuts and your food - are you prepared? - 04/07/2008
WITH blackouts more likely during winter, the City of Fremantle and Department of Health are reminding people of the effect it may have on food stored in refrigerators and freezers.
Reduce the haze: wood heater rebate available - 04/07/2008
CITY of Fremantle residents have until August 31 to receive a $150 rebate from the Department of Environment & Conservation - if they get rid of their wood heaters at a designated disposal site.
You never know, so have a go… at the Samson Recreation Centre this July - 02/07/2008
DON'T live with what might have been - get in there and give it a go.
City of Fremantle NAIDOC celebrations on July 8 - 01/07/2008
THE City of Fremantle celebrates NAIDOC Week on July 8 from midday to 3pm in the Fremantle Town Hall with a free celebration of Aboriginal culture and community.
No train to Freo - July 4, 5 & 6 - 30/06/2008
A planned closure of the Fremantle train line will take place on July 4, 5 and 6 - between Daglish and Fremantle - to allow for works on the Karrakatta underpass.
$450,000 funding boost for Fremantle History Museum & Arts Centre - 26/06/2008
THE City of Fremantle has scored a $453,400 grant from the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts to help with restoration works at the Fremantle History Museum and Arts Centre.
BUSTER IS BACK!... Free fun bus for kids... - 25/06/2008
AFTER celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2006, Buster The Fun Bus is back for the July school holidays and a Term 3 program, providing a range of activities for children up to 12.
Branch out on National Tree Day in Fremantle - 19/06/2008
National Tree Day, initiated by Planet Ark, is Australia's biggest community tree planting event. Since 1996 more than 11 million native trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted at National Tree Day sites.
Update on Fremantle Leisure Centre: pools to remain open - 19/06/2008
FURTHER to Tuesday's announcement, most swimming pools at the Fremantle Leisure Centre will now remain open, despite previous information from AlintaGas indicating a 100 per cent shutdown of the gas supply.
G'Day for Reading: US library wants to hear from Freo kids - 17/06/2008
A US library wants to hear from eight to 14-year-olds across Fremantle - and its suburbs - as part of a summer reading challenge.
Learn to impart Senior Smart: facilitators wanted - 13/06/2008
A TRAINING workshop will be held at The Meeting Place in South Fremantle on June 26 for people wanting to become Senior Smart facilitators.
Discover the Fremantle Toy Library today... - 12/06/2008
HAVE you discovered the Fremantle Toy Library in Hilton yet?
Fremantle Mayor laments passing of original Roma matriarch - 11/06/2008
FREMANTLE Mayor Peter Tagliaferri has expressed sorrow at the passing of Nella Abrugiato, the family matriarch who helped establish the original Roma Restaurant in 1954.
Oh Joya! Make a splash in Freo on National Whale Day - 05/06/2008
IT'S National Whale Day on June 14, and the City of Fremantle is celebrating by highlighting its adopted whale, Joya.
Sump dumped to help water pump - and make garden grow - 05/06/2008
A SUMP at Winterfold Primary School in Beaconsfield has officially closed, as the next stage of a water-recycling scheme gets under way.
Sustainable Home Project: request for proposals - 04/06/2008
CONSULTANTS, businesses and non-government organisations are invited to be part of an office tenancy in Hilton's Sustainable Home Project.
2008 Fremantle Heritage Awards - and the winners are... - 30/05/2008
THE Fremantle Heritage & Local History Awards have been announced, part of an ongoing partnership between the City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle.
World Environment Day, June 5 - Kick the habit! - 27/05/2008
TO celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, the City of Fremantle is hosting several short presentations from 9.45am to 11.30am at Fremantle City Library.
Fremantle Heritage Festival - history in your backyard! - 22/05/2008
WANT to know all that's happening during the 2008 Fremantle Heritage Festival from May 25 to June 2?
Road Closures - May 21 - World Youth Day Cross and Icon - 19/05/2008
ROAD closures will be in place along High Street, from Ord to Queen Streets, 3pm to 5pm, Wednesday, May 21.
Wanslea Family Services to take on City of Fremantle childcare - 15/05/2008
THE City of Fremantle has chosen to work with Wanslea Family Services, transferring childcare services previously provided by council, following an expression of interest process.
$40,000 bequest for large-print books gives library a boost - 13/05/2008
AN almost $40,000 bequest has allowed Fremantle City Library to boost its stock of large-print books for the elderly and sight-impaired.
Come for a cuppa with a cause: City of Fremantle's Biggest Morning Tea - 08/05/2008
FANCY a cuppa? Head to the City of Fremantle's Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday, May 22, and help raise money for cancer research.
Free mulch at Booyeembara Park this June - 08/05/2008
FREE mulch will be available from 9am to 1pm, Saturday, June 7, at Booyeembara Park in White Gum Valley.
Marketing Fremantle to the masses: Fremantle First enters new era - 07/05/2008
MARKETING and business development for Fremantle is set to increase from July 1 with the City of Fremantle boosting its promotional activities, using a raft of strategies.
Archaeology in Fremantle's Phillimore Street: can you dig it? - 06/05/2008
TWO archaeological digs in Phillimore Street are set to uncover more of the past - and will be open to the public for observation from May 14 for about a fortnight.
Download The FREO Splash - May-June 2008 - 02/05/2008
Download The FREO Splash here! Stories on the Bon Scott Project, Fremantle Heritage Festival and Law Week - plus many, many other stories and tidbits...
Dr Jacek Dominiczak's discussion essay on the local identity concept - 02/05/2008
As mentioned in the May-June FREO Splash, Dr Jacek Dominiczak's discussion essay on the local identity concept is available for download here.
Happier, healthier and smarter kids: get the facts in Freo - 01/05/2008
HERE'S a chance to find out the best way to raise happier, healthier and smarter kids at the Fremantle City Library from 10am to midday, May 28.
Grey nomads urged to be food-smart - 29/04/2008
Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Senator Jan McLucas and the City of Fremantle are urging "grey nomads" to be food-smart when they hit the highways this year.
Winter walking's more fun with a friend: warm the heart and take part - 29/04/2008
WITH winter fast approaching, the answer to better health is right at your feet - step out with a friend and keep warm while you walk together.
Plant a tree for mum this Mother's Day at Booyeembara Park - 28/04/2008
HEAD to Booyeembara Park in White Gum Valley this Mother's Day, May 11, and plant a tree in memory of your mum between 9am and 1pm.
Lest we forget… Anzac Day events in Fremantle - 18/04/2008
BACK for its fourth year in a row is the City of Fremantle Anzac Day Parade on Friday, April 25.
Yeah baby! Library's rhyme time fun: birth of new weekly program - 16/04/2008
FREMANTLE City Library's Baby Rhyme Time has been cancelled for April 30 but comes back brighter and better as a weekly program from Wednesday, May 14, at the new time of 9.30am.
Special Electors' Meeting - 7pm, Tuesday, April 29 - 15/04/2008
It is hereby notified a Special Electors' Meeting will be held at the Fremantle Town Hall on Tuesday, April 29, at 7pm.
Successful prosecution of nightclub in overcrowding breach - 09/04/2008
THE City of Fremantle has successfully prosecuted Metropolis Fremantle for two overcrowding offences under health regulations for public buildings.
Addition author Toni Jordan a major plus for Fremantle City Library - 08/04/2008
POPULAR debut novelist Toni Jordan comes to Fremantle City Library on April 28 to talk about her book Addition, described as 'a stylish, witty and moving love story'.
All the info on lead through Freo: free public seminar - 03/04/2008
A FREE public information session on the transport of lead carbonate through Fremantle will be held at the University of Notre Dame from 7pm, Monday, April 7.
WANTED: People for advisory committees and taskforce - 03/04/2008
THE City of Fremantle is seeking community members to join its various council advisory committees and taskforces, giving them an opportunity to have their say.
Invitation to participate: Economic Development & Marketing Advisory Committee - 02/04/2008
The City of Fremantle is seeking nominations for two places on the newly-established Economic Development & Marketing Advisory Committee.
Operation Bounce Back: 130 free immobilisers on offer - 02/04/2008
AS PART of Operation Bounce Back, the City of Fremantle has 130 free immobilisers on offer to local residents.
Fremantle Children's Fiesta: fun-filled family day for all - 31/03/2008
IT'S almost time again for the annual Fremantle Children's Fiesta at Samson Park from 10am to 3pm, Sunday, April 13 - a day jam-packed with free activities for kids aged up to 12.
City of Fremantle re-affirms its support for RSL - 28/03/2008
THE City of Fremantle has re-affirmed its commitment to the memorandum of understanding it has with the Returned and Services League of Australia (WA), following Wednesday night's council meeting.
Anzac call to the Town Hall - volunteers needed on April 25 - 26/03/2008
THE City of Fremantle is seeking volunteers this Anzac Day to help with its fifth annual Anzac Commemorative Exhibition in the Fremantle Town Hall.
Shout, Share, Live, Unite… Fremantle Youth Week this April - 26/03/2008
IT'S all systems go for Youth Week celebrations in the City of Fremantle with Kings Square the place to be on Friday, April 11.
Fremantle Celebrates Earth Hour - Event at Parmelia Park 6pm-9pm March 29 - 25/03/2008
On the evening of March 29, Fremantle residents can join people from more than 20 cities around the world to participate in Earth Hour.
Freo Mayor to Premier: 'Stop carping on about retail trading hours' - 17/03/2008
FREMANTLE Mayor Peter Tagliaferri has hit out at Premier Alan Carpenter for again dragging up the tired debate over extended retail trading hours.
Happy harmonious happenings in Fremantle's Kings Square - 11/03/2008
HARMONY Week 2008 comes to the Fremantle Village Art Market in Kings Square on Thursday, March 20, from 10am to 6pm.
Trail of tales… a walk through Freo's sailing and maritime heritage - 11/03/2008
A NEW Fishing Boat Harbour Trail, launched this March, is set to give port city tourism another boost, highlighting Fremantle's popular sailing and maritime reputation
Download The FREO Splash - March-April 2008 - 29/02/2008
Download The FREO Splash here! Stories on the 10th Fremantle Street Arts Festival, Harmony Week, Children's Fiesta, Hawaiian Ride For Youth, Skin to Skin at Fremantle Arts Centre - plus many, many other stories and tidbits...
Special Council Meeting - 7pm, Thursday, March 6 - 28/02/2008
Notice is hereby given a Special Council Meeting will be held at 7pm, Thursday, March 6, in the City of Fremantle council chambers.
Time's fine to be part of 2009: make a submission for next year's calendar - 26/02/2008
PREPARATIONS are already under way for the City of Fremantle's 2009 calendar - and the call is out for community input.
Premier's Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards announced in Freo - 26/01/2008
THE 2008 Premier's Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards for the City of Fremantle have been announced at the Fremantle Arts Centre, honouring local people and groups for their contribution and participation in community life.
SAY NO TO LEAD IN FREMANTLE - download the petition here - 17/01/2008
ARE you concerned about the proposal to export lead through the port of Fremantle?
Holiday boredom buster! Design the 2008 Children's Fiesta poster - 10/01/2008
CALLING all pint-sized Picassos, would-be Warhols and budding Botticellis - children looking for some groovy holiday fun are invited to design a poster for the Fremantle Children's Fiesta, as part of a special competition.
Get hooked on WA authors - Anne Morgan at Fremantle City Library - 07/01/2008
HOIST the sails and swab the deck to make way for a visit to Fremantle by popular Captain Clawbeak series author Anne Morgan on Wednesday, January 23.
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