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Western Australia · Western AustraliaTHE City of Vincent has again called on the Cook government to compulsorily acquire the land currently being used by two long-standing and controversial concrete batching plants in Claisebrook. The plants, operated by Holcim and Heidelberg Materials (formerly Hanson), have occupied 71 Edward Street and 120 Claisebrook Road for more than 35 years — but pressure to move them has been mounting for well over a decade as the City says they’re blockin…Read Article
Vincent urges state to move on batchers
Fremantle · FremantleFREMANTLE council has refused to back down over bollards on Arthur Head/Manjaree that artists in the area say has unfairly blocked their access to their studios and galleries. Last week, the Chook spoke to photographer Glen Cowan, who runs a gallery in one of the Pilot’s Cottages along Captains Lane near the Round House. Mr Cowan claimed there was “no consultation” from the City, and says the bollards have impacted the way his business operat…Read Article
Bollards for ‘visitor safety’
Western Australia · Western AustraliaST PAT’S has received a “vital” state government grant to top up its Emergency Relief fund as the midwinter chills have seen an influx of people needing support. The $360,000 grant will go towards supporting up to 1600 people over the next 12 months. The Emergency Relief program is a confidential support service for people who are experiencing homelessness and are “in crisis”, according to St Pat’s CEO Michael Piu. “Our team works with people …Read Article
