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The Mexican Kitchen in Fremantle is closing its doors after 45 glorious years.

Holy guacamole!Comments‘DEVASTATING’: Loved Freo institution closing after 45 years

It has become an iconic part of the port city but after 45 glorious years on the famous cappuccino strip, it is closing its doors - and West Aussies have poured out their hearts over the news.

Troy de Ruyter

The BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team helmed by Tom Slingsby in action during a practice session ahead of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final.

SailingCommentsPremiumWorld class $40m sailing showdown set to electrify Freo

SailGP is shaping up to provide another America’s Cup moment for WA when the global championship arrives in Fremantle for the first time with next year’s season opener.

Francesca De Nuccio 7NEWS

The proposed micro apartment development next to Dalgety Woolstores

commercial propertyPremiumLocals fear micro-flats will turn Perth suburb into ‘ghetto’

Micro-apartments as small as 26sqm are coming to a historic precinct, prompting a furious complaint it will turn the area into a ‘co-living ghetto’.

Kim Macdonald

A shipping container has smashed into the Leeuwin in Fremantle Port, heavily damaging it. Neil Macleod

LEEUWIN IICommentsPremium‘Distracted’ pilots behind Leeuwin II ship smash

An investigation into a container ship’s collision with the iconic Freo tall ship has given residents more insight into the fateful day.

Skaters Rowan White and Zachary Tilghman.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumWoolstore revamp puts Freo skateboarding haven in jeopardy

A hard-won and world-famous skate ledge in Fremantle is once again at risk, as developers seek to remove a condition requiring them to retain it as part of the $110 million Elders Woolstores redevelopment.

Kim Macdonald

The cigarettes were found concealed behind a brick wall.

CrimePremiumHow a Freo sea container led cops to a major crime syndicate

Police foiled what they are calling a ‘sophisticated criminal operation’ after making the sea container find in Fremantle, with millions of cigarettes concealed in a bizarre way.

Shannon Hampton

Olympian Eamon Sullivan has put his restaurant Bib & Tucker on the market after 13 years of co-owning the North Fremantle oceanfront business.

BusinessCommentsMajor change for beloved Bib & Tucker in Freo

The co-owners of Bib & Tucker have announced a major change to the business.

Kellie Balaam

The City of Fremantle wants to stamp out the sale of illegal cigarettes.

CrimeCommentsPremiumFremantle in bid to snuff out illegal tobacco sales

Fears of the illegal tobacco war currently gripping Perth have prompted the City of Fremantle council to call for urgent action to stop it spreading to the port city.

Michael Palmer

Fremantle mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge is seeking re-election.

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Fremantle mayor reveals priorities if re-elected

With less than four months to go until the local government elections, City of Fremantle mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge has her sights set on another four years holding the reins.

Caitlin Vinci

WA's Lucas Robinson in action against South Australia.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumHeave Ho! Bottom-age Freo NGA prospect named for WA

Lucas Robinson will become the fourth Fremantle next generation academy prospect in the WA under-18 side after being named to take on Vic Metro in their final game of the national championship.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tim Buckton enjoys a beer and some dumplings as his dog Tess enjoys her own special doggie dumplings and doggie beer at Emily Taylor in Fremantle.

FoodCommentsBeloved Freo eatery serving dog-friendly beer and dumplings

Ever wanted to munch on some dumplings and paw a cold one with your furry friend? Well, you’re in luck.

Jessica Evensen

Sydney star Brodie Grundy says he has no qualms about the SCG surface.

AFLCommentsTurf war: Swans star responds to SCG surface grumbles

Sydney star Brodie Grundy has dismissed safety concerns about the SCG surface, highlighting another factor in their slippery match against the Bulldogs.

Rachel Jackson

Hannah Fitzhardinge and John Dowson

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Fremantle mayor’s viral video sparks racism row

Lawyers have been brought in after the mayor ‘called out’ prominent historian John Dowson in a video message marking National Reconciliation Week.

Caitlin Vinci

A seven-storey short-term co-living apartment building is being considered for North Fremantle.

ConstructionCommentsTemporary co-living apartments planned for southern suburb

Fremantle property developers are on a mission to deliver Perth’s first short-term co-living apartment building for people transitioning from one stage of life to the next.

Caitlin Vinci

Locus Development Group plans to build an additional 10 townhouses to bring the total of Monument East homes to 91.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumPlans for $38m townhouse precinct expands ahead of build

If the approval is granted, the additional homes could hit the market in August or September this year. 

Caitlin Vinci

‘We’ve announced some critical changes to the road network to make sure traffic keeps flowing,’ writes Rita Saffioti.

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Rita SaffiotiCommentsPremium
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New Freo bridge to be incredible despite traffic delays

We’ve announced some critical changes to the road network to make sure traffic keeps flowing.

Rita Saffioti

Fremantle MP Simone McGurk and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti tour the site of the new Fremantle traffic bridge.

State PoliticsCommentsFreo gridlock warning as old bridge makes way

Commuters are being warned to brace for a year of ‘significant’ delays when the 86-year-old Fremantle traffic bridge makes way for a new, bigger version.

Jessica Page

The Crows will have a hard time containing Josh Treacy according to Nick Riewoldt.

AFLVideoPremiumRooey reveals Dockers’ secret weapon against the Crows

Nick Riewoldt has challenged Fremantle to deliver on the big stage as he outlined where the home side will have their visitors beat.

Ben McClellan

Neither Prime Minister Anthony Albanese nor Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have pledged much in the way of funding for the City of Fremantle.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumThe Perth tourist hotspot missing out on election funding

Just two Federal funding promises have been directed towards WA’s port city, despite major parties and candidates across the country embarking on a pre-election pledge-fest.

Caitlin Vinci

While people on the streets of Freo are ‘confused’ about who they should vote for just 16 days out from the Federal election, it was clear age is drawing a stark line between voters’ priorities this year.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumAge a big factor when it comes to priorities for Freo voters

Voters on the streets of Fremantle remain ‘confused’ about who they should vote for just 16 days out from the Federal election — but it is clear that generation divide will play its part.

Caitlin Vinci

Fremantle Independent candidate Kate Hulett has held a press conference. Pictured is Kate in Fremantle.

Federal electionPremiumFremantle independent free from dual citizenship shackles

Kate Hulett has revealed the dual British citizenship debacle threatening her bid for Federal Parliament has been resolved just 24 hours before nominations close.

Caitlin Vinci

The property was purchased by local developer Yolk Property in 2022 for $18.2 million, after an international expressions-of-interest campaign.

Square MetresCommentsPremiumFamed complex on Freo’s cappuccino strip up for sale again

The property was purchased by local developer Yolk Property in 2022 for $18.2 million, after an international expressions-of-interest campaign.

Kim Macdonald

A North Fremantle marina may soon be a launching point for jet skis to Rottnest Island.

BoatingCommentsPremiumFremantle duo make room for luxury boats in the Swan River

Pier 21 Marina is being primed for a major transformation to house bigger vessels and jet skis, a change being entertained now that regulations allow the latter to be driven to Rottnest Island.

Caitlin Vinci

The City of Fremantle’s longest-serving councillor says it has no problem ‘ignoring’ its policies if the incentive is big enough.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumFreo councillor’s bold claim about ignoring policies

The City of Fremantle’s longest-serving councillor claims it has no problem ‘ignoring’ its policies if the incentive is big enough.

Caitlin Vinci