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flag Fremantle’s growth sparks fight to save historic music venues and skate spots from demolition.

flag Fremantle’s rapid development is raising alarms over the loss of its creative culture, with new housing and tourism projects threatening historic music venues and skate spots. flag Mayor Ben Lawver acknowledges the tension, urging balance between growth and preservation, and proposes relocating a beloved skate ledge using cranes. flag Residents and activists are fighting to save sites like the “Munchies” skate park and the Elders Wool Stores ledge, with public pressure leading to temporary halts in demolition. flag As redevelopment continues, officials and communities seek innovative ways to protect Fremantle’s cultural identity.

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