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Appointments 12 Sep 2025

Appointments September 12, 2025

This week's appointments include Veronica Jeffery, Kylie Groves, Marisa Orr, Tim Fraser, Ben Jones, Graham Gadsby and more.

Artist's impression of the Elders Wool Stores in Fremantle.

Property 10 Apr 2025

Freo council backs H-U’s $110m plan

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.

Property 07 Feb 2025

Long-vacant buildings hollow out Freo

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

Property 23 Oct 2023

Developments deliver Freo ‘renaissance’

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

Appointments 24 Feb 2023

Appointments February 24, 2023

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Chrissie Maus, Vlad Mrdak, Fiona Seaward, John Ivulich, Patrick Creaghan, John Ivulich, John Finlay-Jones, Rebekah Puls, Cameron Belyea, Nick Cooper, Doug Warden, Marie Van Blommestein, Reagan Manns, Rhys Edwards, Michael Schaper and Lanie Chopping.

Appointments 06 Jan 2023

Appointments January 6, 2023

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Thomas Nador, Eric Streitberg, Danicia Quinlan, Shaun McRobert, Samuel McSkimming, Derry Simpson, Daniel Smith and Michael Kerman.

Small Business 31 Aug 2022

Booming, empty, or needing staff

A walk along Barrack Street provides a good insight on how Perth's small businesses are faring.

Property 10 May 2022

Fremantle grows its urban centre appeal

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

Property 02 Aug 2021

The art of filling empty spaces

Fremantle has taken a creative approach to tackling commercial vacancies, with a little help from artistic locals.

Cultural Industries 25 Feb 2021

Scene not yet set on film studio pledge

It's not clear how much value taxpayers might get from Labor's $100 million film studio election promise, but the film industry says it will give the state an edge.

Cultural Industries 11 Dec 2020

St Pat’s program feeds Fremantle opportunity

A bright idea cooked up in the early stages of the pandemic has provided 34,000 meals for people in need, while also supporting local hospitality venues.

Property 16 Jul 2020

Renewal puts Freo on cusp of change

More than 10 years in the making, Fremantle's $1 billion pipeline of property developments is starting to take shape.

Cultural Industries 14 Apr 2020

Funding boost for charities

The federal government will provide $100 million to more than 300 charities, Minderoo Foundation committed $5 million to community initiatives, and Gina Rinehart donated $6 million to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia over the weekend to help charities meet increased demand.

Cultural Industries 27 Feb 2020

Freo raises the volume on noise plan

The state government plan to shield entertainment venues from noise complaints is raising concerns in Fremantle, with claims the implementation of ‘special entertainment precincts' may not address the complexities associated with the port city's increasing density.

Special Reports 17 Feb 2020

Freo keen to realise port potential

A long-term vision to create a world-class destination at Victoria Quay is close to being unveiled.

Retail 18 Dec 2019

Freo getting its mojo back

There's a sense of optimism in Fremantle amid a flurry of new venue openings, supported by a potential investment pipeline of nearly $1 billion.

Appointments 24 Oct 2019

Appointments October 24, 2019

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Lydia Litton, William Bradford, Nicholas van Hattem, Chris Torrey, Gail Beck, Daniel Brown, Merle Carter, Linda Dridi, Jonathan Ford, Corina Martin, Vicki O'Donnell...

Government 17 Jul 2019

Freo commerce chamber slams media report

The Fremantle Chamber of Commerce has hit back at an article in The West Australian which cast doubt on Fremantle's economic growth potential.

Events 10 Jun 2019

WA Maritime Museum wins Freo award

The WA Maritime Museum, The Raw Kitchen, and small bar Percy Flint were among the winners at the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce's annual awards night this past Friday, in a competition described by judges as one of the most tightly fought in years.

Government 24 Apr 2017

Stewart to run for Fremantle mayor

Business owner Ra Stewart says she wants to bring responsible financial management and enthusiasm back into the council if she is elected mayor of Fremantle.

Government 18 Mar 2016

Nalder makes fresh freight link pitch

Transport Minister Dean Nalder has highlighted the social benefits of Roe 8 and touted the minimal environmental impact of the project at a lunch today, adding that the link would need to be built regardless of any move to an outer harbour.

Government 15 Jan 2016

CEO optimists on the rise

WA chief executives are hoping a federal election year and a new direction from Malcolm Turnbull will ignite reforms needed to get the state moving again, according to the latest CEO survey by Business News.

Appointments 15 Dec 2014

Williams takes helm at Freo commerce chamber

The Fremantle Chamber of Commerce board has appointed Olwyn Williams as the new chief executive officer, replacing Tim Milsom who resigned in September.

Property 05 Jun 2014

Freo hotel plans top $100 million

Developer Sirona Capital's mooted $30 million, 73-room Quest apartment hotel in the west end of Fremantle is the latest in more than $100 million worth of short-stay accommodation projects being planned for the port city.

Property 28 May 2014

Freo retail revival takes shape

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.

Food & Drink 14 May 2014

Hard rockers amped by Perth plays

Western Australia is firming as a key destination for some of the world's most prominent restaurant chains.

Property 31 Mar 2014

Two new Hiltons for Perth, possibly three

Hotel group Hilton Worldwide has announced it will open two of its DoubleTree by Hilton branded hotels in Perth and Fremantle, with a third property in Northbridge also on the agenda.

Agribusiness 20 Jan 2014

Nolin to run WAFarmers

Gage Roads Brewing Company founder Peter Nolin has been appointed CEO of the WA Farmers Federation.

Property 09 Oct 2013

Port project quay to Freo revival hopes

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.

12 Mar 2013

Freo eyes new ‘city’, urges state support

Fremantle remains one of WA's treasured and unique cities. But, with development at a standstill in recent years, will it be left behind?

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