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$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.
Toy time for tots to toddlers: Fremantle Toy Library opens in Hilton - 17/04/2008
NODDY and his friends in Toyland have some competition on their hands, now the Fremantle Toy Library in Hilton has opened its doors.
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.
Four fab weeks of Fremantle Village Art Market left to go… - 26/03/2008
THERE are four weeks left of the current Fremantle Village Art Market season - and Kings Square still has plenty of entertainment on offer each market day until April 18.
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.
IMPORTANT: No Fremantle trains from March 20-26 - 18/03/2008
TRANSPERTH advises that from 7pm, Thursday, March 20, there will be no train services between Daglish and Fremantle, until Wednesday, March 26.
Tell tales at this year's Children's Fiesta… volunteers needed - 18/03/2008
CAN you tell tales, spin a yarn or share a story? Volunteer storytellers are needed for the Fremantle Children's Fiesta at Samson Park on April 13.
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.
2008 Fremantle Street Arts Festival - this Easter! - 14/03/2008
WANT to know all that's happening during the 2008 Fremantle Street Arts Festival on March 22, 23 and 24?
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.
Pint-sized Picasso paints poster pleaser for Children's Fiesta - 27/02/2008
TEN-year-old Hannah Thomter proved to be a pint-sized Picasso in this year's Children's Fiesta poster competition, scoring herself first prize.
Bike to work for a bite of breakfast - Rider Reviver in Freo during Bikeweek - 26/02/2008
HERE'S a chance for a free feed - just use some pedal power to get to work.
Hip happenings at the Fremantle Arts Centre this March - 26/02/2008
Whether you have a passion for fashion, love the pizazz of all that jazz or think the world's a stage, the Fremantle Arts Centre has something for you this March.
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.
Meet Joya, Freo's own humpback whale - 22/02/2008
IT'S official - Fremantle's adopted whale has been given the name Joya, meaning joy in Italian (an Anglicised version of 'gioia').
Freo's CCTV network proves effective crime deterrent - 14/02/2008
FOLLOWING its introduction in October, the City of Fremantle's CCTV network has recorded 140 incidents resulting in 17 arrests and seven ambulance responses.
World-renowned transport expert gets on his bike in Fremantle - 14/02/2008
FORMER Bogota Mayor Dr Enrique Penalosa, an international transport expert, was in Fremantle this week to share his insights on sustainable modes of travel.
Learn more about the impacts of genetically-modified foods - 13/02/2008
EVER wondered how genetically-modified foods could possibly affect you? Then head to the City of Fremantle's reception room at 6.30pm, Wednesday, February 20.
Tasty tomato treats make last day of summer sweet - 13/02/2008
THE time's almost ripe for the fourth annual Fremantle Tomato Fest on February 29, featuring pomme d'amour galore.
Smoking ban in outdoor eating areas takes effect from February 15 - 11/02/2008
IN a WA local government first, the City of Fremantle has introduced a smoking ban in outdoor eating areas, effective from February 15, applying to alfresco dining areas across all its suburbs.
Success: Freo fireworks another 'cracker night' says Mayor - 27/01/2008
THE second annual Cicerello's Fremantle Cracker Night has proven to be a success for the port city, attracting crowds estimated at 60,000 to 70,000.
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.
Cicerello's Fremantle Cracker Night - fireworks fun on again this Australia Day - 23/01/2008
FOLLOWING the success of the inaugural event, Cicerello's Fremantle Cracker Night is on again at Fishing Boat Harbour for Australia Day, January 26, 2008.
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.
Special Planning Services Committee Meeting - January 15 - 08/01/2008
It is hereby notified a Special Planning Services Committee Meeting will be held at 6pm, Tuesday, January 15, in the City of Fremantle council chambers.
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.
Boxing Day: Shopping success in Freo as summer sizzles - 27/12/2007
EVEN record-breaking heat didn't deter eager shoppers from the start of post-Christmas sales in Fremantle on Boxing Day.
'Ho ho ho!' welcome in Freo - 12/11/2007
WHILE many Santas across the country have been banned from saying it, the City of Fremantle is sticking with its Christmas theme of 'Ho ho ho in Freo'.
Friday night shopping's alive in Fremantle! - 21/09/2007
FREMANTLE is set to come alive on September 28 with frenzied, fun shopping fever as more than 100 retailers open their doors for the start of Friday night trading.
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