CELEBRATING THE CITY OF FREMANTLE SUMMER 2019 // ISSUE 03 8 PAW-SOME PLACES Check out Freo’s best dog-friendly places and open spaces 10 SAFETY IN OUR CITY Go behind the scenes with a day in the life of our Community Safety team 22 READY, SET, SHOP! Summer shopping is a breeze in Freo. You can also win $500! Hats off to Kate fremantle.wa.gov.au FRE-OH! SUMMER 2019 // WHAT’S INSIDE 5 10 18 22 Highlights WHAT’S INSIDE 5 BETWEEN THE FLAGS 3 IN THE SPOTLIGHT We chat with Jack Dowie, president of Fremantle Surf Life Saving People and Places Club, about what makes the club special and how to have a great day out at the beach. 4 NEWSDESK 12–13 BRIGHT FUTURE FOR PAST TREASURE 6–7 FRESH ON THE SCENE The Manning Buildings are a Freo icon and are getting a new lease Check out some of the latest ventures to call our port city home. on life. Tony Manning takes us through a family heirloom. We also look at the rise of Paddy Troy Mall, which will be a new focal point in DOG DAYS OF SUMMER the CBD. 8–9 Shining a light on some of Freo’s most dog-friendly places. 18–19 SUBURB SNAPSHOT Find your Mojos, and plenty more besides, at North Fremantle. 16–17 FESTIVAL CITY This historic suburb, wedged between the ocean and the river, has A wrap-up of the biggest and best festivals and features. been a home to artists and musicians and has a very strong sense of community. 20–21 MEET YOUR NEW-LOOK COUNCIL Our Elected Members share their priorities for the year ahead. 22–23 READY, SET, SHOP! Summer shopping is a breeze in Freo with the emphasis on 25–34 WHAT’S ON boutique, not big box. You can also win $500 to spend in your Your guide to events and activities in the City of Fremantle favourite local store. Keep an eye out also for ‘Free parking Santa’ this summer. and his elves—they’ll be out and about throughout December. 35 STEP BACK IN TIME 24 KATE’S ONE IN A MILLINER The Meeting Place has a rich and colourful history. Up close with businesswoman and creative Kate Hulett. A quick word... Welcome to the summer edition of FRE-OH! Now that the warmer weather is here, there is no better place to be than right here. This edition looks at key upcoming events and attractions, including the best place to take your dog out, as well profiling some key people and projects helping to shape our city. We love to hear your feedback and suggestions about our City magazine, so keep them coming, and I hope you enjoy the read. Mayor Brad Pettitt 2 // IN THE SPOTLIGHT CELEBRATING THE CITY OF FREMANTLE TALES OF THE CITY INSIDE SCOOP Roel Loopers has dedicated an impressive 10 Summer spells ice cream, and Georgina Terrana has years and counting to sharing the stories of the inside scoop on tasty treats that fit well with a our Port City. modern lifestyle. A former professional photographer who emigrated from Holland Her business, Roho Bure Vegan Ice Cream, is based in South Freo in the early ‘80s, Roel now spends his time roaming the streets in what was once a small garage, and is rapidly getting a reputation of Freo and sharing the latest news on his blog Freo View. further afield. What do you love most about your home town? I love the “You don’t have to be vegan to come here, it’s something that Fremantle community, the history, the stunning heritage everyone can enjoy,” she said. buildings, the art scene, festivals and the working port. “We opened two years ago; I wanted to create a business that would Fremantle is one of the most important places in Western sustain itself doing something I enjoyed and it just blossomed Australia, as the Swan River Colony started at Arthurs Head. It is from there.” a place where we embrace our Aboriginal history and European settlement and where multiculturalism is considered an asset. As for why she chose South Freo, Georgina is originally from England and said it feels just like home. Where is your favourite place here? High Street and the port. “It has the oldest sort of vibe, lots of cute little houses, a really lovely How long have you called Freo home? 27 years. community,” she said. What inspired you to create your blog? Being part of a Of course, when the kids (and adults) scream for ice cream, there community that cares, that is progressive, tolerant, considerate are options all over Freo. Try Kuld Creamery, Tutti Frutti, Gelatissimo and willing to make significant changes. and Cocco Bianco Gelato. We could keep going. Check out Roel’s blog at freoview.wordpress.com We want to know your favourite ice cream flavour! Email us at [email protected] TWO MINUTES WITH SHANI GRAHAM, ECOBURBIA How long have you been a Fremantle resident? Since I bought my first house in Hilton in 1996. What’s your favourite place/shop/café? I love my morning coffee at Third Wheel, lunch at Juicy Beetroot and a quick dinner at the Uppies (now Old Shanghai, in Henderson Street). What makes Fremantle so unique? The people, the diversity, the care and understanding (generally!) What do you love about living in Fremantle? My moortung (Nyoongar for extended family) exists in this place, it is where I belong. 3 FRE-OH! SUMMER 2019 // NEWSDESK CITY DELIVERS SERVICES AND SUPPORT EVIE THE ELECTRIC AWARDS GALORE OLD BOYS SCHOOL RUBBISH TRUCK A special program getting over 55s out on The latest stage in the restoration of the dancefloor, an innovative approach to Fremantle’s historic Old Boys School has The City of Fremantle has again demonstrated infill housing and the dedicated lifeguards at been completed. its commitment to sustainability through the trial the Fremantle Leisure Centre have all been of a new electric-powered rubbish truck. recognised with important awards. The heritage-listed building on Adelaide Street first opened as Fremantle School in 1854. EVie the EV hit the streets of Fremantle during The Dance Hall Days program took out the November to test the performance of electric Partnerships and Collaboration Award at the The City of Fremantle invested $2 million to vehicles in local conditions. recent Local Government Professionals WA restore and renovate the school and in 2017 granted local arts and health organisation During the trial, EVie was charged using mains 2019 Honour Awards. DADAA a 21-year lease to create an arts and power, but there’s the potential for electric trucks The City of Fremantle also came runner-up in disability services hub. to be charged using 100 per cent renewable the Connecting Communities category for its energy in future. community engagement in the preparation of The latest upgrade involved DADAA using a $1.13 million grant from Lotterywest to create Trial results are now being assessed, with the the Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan. digital and visual art studios, an art gallery possibility of the City’s entire waste collection The ‘Freo Alternative—Big Thinking About and a beautiful public courtyard space. fleet going electric. Small Housing’ project won the Best Planning Previous restoration works undertaken by A normal rubbish truck uses about 500 litres of Idea—Small Project category at the Planning the City of Fremantle included removing diesel fuel and produces more than 1.3 tonnes Institute Australia WA 2019 Awards. the asbestos cement shingles on the roof, of carbon dioxide emissions every week. Three lifeguards James Annetts, Jasmine upgrading drainage, reinforcing the roof Electric trucks are not only better for the Shepherd and Georgia Ray, as well as swim and chimneys, reinstating historical details environment, they are also cheaper to run— instructor Jessica Cannon, were awarded with like the stone finials on the parapets and which will deliver savings for ratepayers—and a Royal Life Saving Society Gold Star Bravery extensive internal work to ensure the they’re much quieter, which is great news for Award for rescuing a woman who suffered a building complied with modern electrical and people who like a morning sleep in. seizure while swimming laps at the Fremantle structural standards. Leisure Centre. 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Cassie Gunthorpe You can also read FRE-OH! online at PHONE fremantle.wa.gov.au/freoh 1300 MY FREO (1300 693 736) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF 130 360 666 (Community Safety/Rangers) PEOPLE AND COUNTRY Alternate formats available upon request EMAIL [email protected] The City of Fremantle acknowledges the Whadjuk people as the traditional owners WEBSITE fremantle.wa.gov.au of the greater Fremantle/Walyalup area and we recognise that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still important today. 4 // PROFILE CELEBRATING THE CITY OF FREMANTLE BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS Surf lifesaving is an iconic Aussie pastime–one that is so intrinsically woven into the history, fabric and future of Australia. We chat to Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) President Jack Dowie about why it’s so satisfying, fun and rewarding.