News Articles for Hannah Fitzhardinge

Local government election votes continue to be counted as results have lead to several surprises, including incumbent mayors losing the race.

Nominations for local government elections have closed, with former politicians and unsuccessful parliamentary candidates eyeing for council roles in October.

An urban growth boundary and sunken railway line were floated as ways to boost the residential population in WA's port city.

The port city has taken out the top honour in the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards presented at Parliament House in Canberra.

Former Minderoo Foundation director of arts and culture Ella McNeill will take over as Fremantle Biennale chair from next year.

The City of Fremantle council has voted to back H-U's proposal to redevelop the Elders Wool Stores, despite the local government officers recommending the $110 million plan be refused.

A proliferation of empty properties in the port city has prompted industry leaders to call for action.

A 3.8-hectare parcel of land, formerly the Beaconsfield TAFE site, is one step closer to be developed into more than 150 residential lots after unanimous support from council.

A new multi-level driving range is among the $19 million worth of upgrades proposed to breathe new life into the Fremantle Public Golf Course.

The state government has changed its proposal for the $280 million Fremantle Traffic Bridge after community feedback, more than a year after unveiling the designs.

Developers in Fremantle are working to deliver multi-million-dollar projects, filling the port city's development pipeline.

Hesperia is no longer pursuing the redevelopment of the Fremantle Italian Club after opting to not renew a non-binding deal to develop the site with proposed residential and hotel components.

Twelve-storey developments, new hospitality venues and enhanced cycling connections headline a new masterplan designed to revitalise Fremantle's harbours.

Fremantle Biennale has launched its fourth iteration SIGNALS 23, announcing more than 70 events and putting the historic Elders Wool Stores to use for the first time in over 30 years.

The process behind lease renewals for a couple of iconic local venues has come to public attention in two coastal suburbs.

Three decades after the University of Notre Dame Australia's founding, its vice chancellor talks to Business News about what's next for WA's only private university.

Those fighting to repurpose the Fremantle Traffic Bridge say it can serve a practical, modern purpose as well as a historical one.

Victoria Park mayor Karen Vernon has acknowledged community frustration around the $4 billion project.

A port city known for its heritage buildings is slowly shifting to become one of Perth's vibrant commercial centres.

All four City of Perth councillors up for re-election on the weekend have retained their seats following a recount that narrowly handed the final spot to incumbent Viktor Ko.

West Coast Eagles' inaugural coach, Greens WA's former state secretary and a three-term state representative are among a list of notables running at next month's council elections.

Prominent Perth businessman John Langoulant has succeeded John Driscoll as chairman of the Rottnest Island Authority.