WITH the bicentenary of Fremantle’s colonial settlement just five years away, Fremantle council has started preparing for the anniversary – but is being a bit shy about revealing what it has planne…

Centenary of Fremantle’s establishment as Fremantle.

Potential ideas for consideration,

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“Local government could demonstrate good will and good leadership by returning sacred area to their traditional owners who could revitalise sites like Cantonment Hill.”

Joe Collard, co-designer of Uluru Statement from the Heart.

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Fremantle Society president John Dowson said the bicentenary “should be a celebration of bringing people together and not pushing people apart”.

Mr Dowson suggested the government create a longer-term major project for the entire community to appreciate.

“Something positive for the state” such as revitalising waterways in Western Australia to provide “clean water and healthy rivers for us to go back and fish in and swim in”.

  • Gorgritch_Umie_KillaOPM
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    1 month ago

    “Fremantle continues to maintain a colonial appearance that is uninviting” he said.

    Joe Collard.

    Each to their own, but i like Fremantle’s appearance. I think its one of the most visually appealing suburbs in WA.