New community program improves access to legal services

New community program improves access to legal services

The City of Fremantle is launching a new community program to improve access to legal assistance for local residents.Legal Series, headed by the Fremantle Community Legal Centre, will offer initial legal information to members of the community though bi-monthly, drop-in sessions at Fremantle Library and The Meeting Place.City of Fremantle Director of Community Development Michelle Brennand said the free information sessions would educate people about their legal rights, responsibilities and where to get further help.“Over the next five months, solicitors and advocates from the Fremantle Community Legal Centre will cover topics on Centrelink, family law, tenancy rights, financial support and other legal issues,” Ms Brennand said.“The aim of the program is to offer a valuable service to the people of Fremantle, as well as empower and support those who are financially disadvantaged, scared or unsure about the first steps in accessing legal services.”Legal Series will be held twice a month, at Fremantle Library and The Meeting Place, and kicks off next week.
City of Fremantle 15 Feb 2021
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What made the news in Cockburn – 5-12 February 2021

What made the news in Cockburn – 5-12 February 2021

Catch up on some of the news that impacted Cockburn this week, to help you stay in touch with what’s going on in your community.
City of Cockburn 12 Feb 2021
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Commercial food waste service approved

Commercial food waste service approved

Cockburn’s successful commercial food waste trial, which took less than six months to divert greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to powering an average Australian household for 16 years, will become a…
City of Cockburn 12 Feb 2021
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Joint effort behind bushfire animal welfare response

Joint effort behind bushfire animal welfare response

Agencies and organisations and have worked together to assess animal welfare impacts as result of the fire in Wooroloo last week.
City of Swan 12 Feb 2021
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No fishing, power boats at dive trail and Omeo wreck

No fishing, power boats at dive trail and Omeo wreck

People visiting the Coogee Maritime Trail and Omeo wreck are reminded that fishing and power boating is prohibited under state law to protect users and the environment.The Department of Primary Indust…
City of Cockburn 11 Feb 2021
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All smiles for Fremantle's bin tagging program

All smiles for Fremantle's bin tagging program

The Southern Metropolitan Regional Council is rolling out a new bin tagging program to help educate Fremantle residents on how to recycle right.The program is focussed on multi-unit developments that …
City of Fremantle 11 Feb 2021
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Household Hazardous Waste facility now open at Fremantle Recycling Centre

Household Hazardous Waste facility now open at Fremantle Recycling Centre

A facility to dispose of unwanted household chemicals and other hazardous material is now open at the Fremantle Recycling Centre.Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes items like aerosols, batteries…
City of Fremantle 11 Feb 2021
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Fire Control Officer Appointments

Fire Control Officer Appointments

Section 38A Bush Fires Act 1954 FES COMMISSIONER MAY APPOINT CHIEF BUSH FIRE CONTROL OFFICER  Persuant to section 38A of the Bush Fires Act 1954, at the request of the local government, I hereby appoi…
Shire of Ashburton 11 Feb 2021
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It’s GO time! City to introduce three bin system

It’s GO time! City to introduce three bin system

The City of Wanneroo will introduce a three bin service as part of its commitment to reducing the volume of waste sent to landfill.
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