‘Sacrilege’: Fremantle locals rally to save century-old pines from pedestrian crossing
Fremantle locals rallied against plans to remove two century-old Norfolk Pines for new pedestrian crossings at South Terrace and Douro Road. Community feedback revealed an overwhelming opposition, with resident Marie Jeffrey calling the potential removal 'sacrilege.' City councillors are reviewing the concerns ahead of any decision on the proposed crossings.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 06:53 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC
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