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Early milestone in connecting harbour to Fremantle’s heart
16 Dec 2025
Facilities have been improved for those walking, wheeling and riding to Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour with the introduction of bike racks, seating and shading in a new arrival zone.
Boost for regional boating facilities
12 Dec 2025
In a win for regional boating every grant allocated in the latest round will go to projects in the regions, stretching from Wickham in the Pilbara to Peaceful Bay near Denmark.
Our South West team goes above and beyond to remember Marley
17 Oct 2025
A much-loved dog who made Casuarina Boat Harbour at Bunbury his home for more than a decade has been honoured with the naming of a street at the Department’s facility.
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