SPECIAL REPORT: Two Perth mayors have more at stake than most if the controversial Roe 8 contract is ripped up, having both devoted decades fighting on opposite sides of the debate.
Creating a tourism precinct on the southern side of Fremantle Port has again been floated as a possibility, after the City of Fremantle put out the call for government and private sector support for its next wave of development opportunities.
Developer Sirona Capital says it is keen to build on and enhance the fabric of Fremantle, after the state government confirmed it would shift three agencies to the port city today, paving the way for a $250 million-plus redevelopment of King's Square.
The federal government's decision to inject an extra $260 million into the Perth Freight Link for construction of a road tunnel has drawn heated criticism, with the City of Fremantle saying an additional $1.4 billion was still required to address a core shortfall of the latest proposal.
Complaints about anti-social behaviour in Fremantle have prompted the council to enact a zero-tolerance strategy that will include more police patrols, better lighting and a crackdown on begging.
A plan to hold concerts at Fremantle's historic Arthur Head has been given a leg-up, with the City of Fremantle backing a trial by music promoter Sunset Events.
The search for the next City of Fremantle chief executive officer has begun with current CEO Graeme Mackenzie announcing his intention to retire next year after more than forty years of service in
The proposed developer of a 10-megawatt solar power station in South Fremantle has withdrawn from the project, citing issues with the market and the development site, which previously housed landfill.
Supermarket giant Aldi is facing headwinds on its plan to acquire and demolish the Hilton Fresh shopping centre and construct one of its own supermarkets on the site, with local residents and the City of Fremantle raising concerns over the design of the proposal.
Our transport feature analyses road, rail and port projects underway and other projects on hold as the state seeks to tackle the mounting congestion challenges facing commuters and industry.
The City of Fremantle is investigating the possibility of developing a light rail network, part of a comprehensive new transport strategy for the port city, at the same time as the state government ponders a policy shift from trams to buses.
The Anglican Church's move to distance itself from fossil fuel-related industries could have implications for its CBD property portfolio, with up to nine resources sector companies that lease office space across the church's commercial buildings.
Old enemies East and South Fremantle could soon share the same home ground, with the City of Fremantle set to consider a redevelopment funding proposal at Fremantle Oval.
UPDATE: The City of Fremantle says it remains keen to progress a substantial redevelopment of the Atwell Arcade, after sending the developer back to the drawing board for the third time over herita
The city of Fremantle and its project partners have figured strongly in this year's Australian Awards for Urban Design with the Fremantle Esplanade Youth Plaza winning in its category and the Kings Square urban design strategy receiving a commendation.
The City of Fremantle's push to revitalise its flagging retail scene is bearing fruit, with the first two recipients of the city's new business-attraction incentive scheme set to take on long-term leases.
Sunset Events has been given the go-ahead by the City of Fremantle to develop the J-Shed area at Arthur Head into a concert venue, despite considerable community opposition to the plan.
Kerry Hill Architects has been chosen to take on the design and planning of a $45 million centre square development at the heart of the City of Fremantle's $220 million Kings Square revamp.
Fremantle Ports is hoping to revive the stalled $350 million revamp of Victoria Quay, part of nearly $1 billion of proposed new developments in the City of Fremantle.
Fremantle, Stirling and Murdoch are set to receive an economic boost, with the state government announcing plans to relocate 80,000 square metres of office space from the CBD to suburban locations.
