Fremantle Detectives have made a significant bust as part of their operation targeting the supply and distribution of MDMA, resulting in four people being charged with 42 drug related offences. The operation was conducted between December 2018 and February 2019, and included five search warrants being executed in the suburbs of Atwell, Northbridge and Innaloo.…
On the 23rd of December 2017, Andrew Doan was charged with the murder of John McCarthy, after it was alleged he stabbed Mr McCarthy with a screwdriver, triggered by racist remarks. Strong allegations from the prosecution drew this week’s trial out over several days, with the defence remaining firm that the death was accidental. During…
WA’s transport union boss has warned the state needs to be wary about increasing capacity in its South West ports earlier than required, despite claiming it needs a strategy for its harbours. Transport Workers Union (TWU) WA state secretary Tim Dawson said the issue needed to be resolved, but if port capacity was increased sooner…
The Water Police Coordination Centre in Fremantle is currently conducting a marine search and rescue operation off the Cockburn sound, Fremantle Harbour and Rottnest Island coastline. At approximately 9:00pm yesterday evening, Thursday 4th October, family members contacted the police in regards to their concerns over four men who had left Cockburn Sound to go fishing…
People will get the opportunity to challenge their reality, following the introduction of a new TedX presentation in Fremantle. The event “Perception vs Reality” that will be held at Notre Dame University Fremantle on Sunday, will feature a range of speakers giving listeners the chance to engage in different perspectives across a areas including science,…
Jason Spanbroek is one of seven candidates in the upcoming Fremantle by-election. Running as an independent, Mr Spanbroek hopes he can appeal to a wide range of voters. In a candid interview with WAMN News, Mr Spanbroek told us he was sitting around a fire with some friends, discussing the fact a Liberal candidate is…
Federal Opposition announced support for banning live animal exports if victorious in the next election. “We’ve never had a federal party come out and say ‘if we get elected we will stop any element of the live animal trade,” said activist Katrina Love. The Bader III ship arrived in Fremantle port on Thursday and was…
Demolition of Fremantle’s former Workers Club will remain suspended after asbestos was found on the site. The asbestos was found after the City of Fremantle stopped works on Wednesday, when the community expressed concerns about demolition practices and the closeness of Lance Holt Primary School. Tests on samples of dust and materials taken from the…
Fremantle’s new city centre car park will open tomorrow afternoon, with 155 bays located near the Cappuccino strip. Formerly the Stan Reilly Centre on South Terrace, the new car park will help ease parking woes in the City. Featuring a range of environmentally friendly additions, including solar powered lights and water wise native gardens, and…
A Fremantle model train club is bonding the community through the generations old hobby, bringing both enthusiasts and fans of the past-time together. The Fremantle and Districts Model Railway Association believes there is still growing interest in the hobby, with young and old enthusiasts coming to the club to share their love for model trains.…