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I recently had the pleasure of presenting to a Fremantle Network/Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Politics in the Pub event, held at The Local Hotel. The format was pretty simple, speakers got 2 minutes to pitch their one idea on how … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Education, Fremantle, sustainability
Tagged AR, Murdoch University, Taipei, Tech Hub, VR
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Day Two In Molfetta
Tuesday The weather in Molfetta was beautifully mild, in the mid to high 20’s during the day and a little cool at night. We had coffee and then took the short walk from our apartment to the square where Roberto … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Education, Italy, Trips
Tagged Bishop Domenico Cornacchia, Giovinazzo, Giulio Cozzoli, La Playa Del Sol, Molfetta, Museo Diocesano Molfetta
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Schools Doing It For Themselves
While the Barnet Government is threatening school closures due to reduced budget allocations, South Fremantle Senior High School are getting on with their work. Their very successful Grower’s Green Sunday Market is offering a sponsorship to a keen student. They … Continue reading
Precipice
Tonight I had the good fortune to attend Precipice at John Curtin College of the Arts. First up was traditional Ballet with Act 2 of Swan Lake. William Halton played a good Baron Von Rothbart while Nick Curse played a … Continue reading
St Nicks Centre
I had a call from my 90+-year-old mum today. She reported she had had a great time yesterday visiting St. Nicholas’s Field Environmental Centre and Nature Reserve in York, UK. She enthused about the gardens, including Jean’s Square Foot Garden … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Environment, Sustainabiliy
Tagged City Farm, food security, St Nicholas Environment Centre
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GATE for SFSHS?
The lead-up to an election can be an appalling experience, with political parties making offers and counter offers in an attempt to secure votes. For me the whole charade is counterproductive, with support for parties waning with each promise. However … Continue reading
Posted in Education, South Fremantle
Tagged GATE, SFSHS, South Fremantle Senior High School
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Sustainable September
Sustainable September starts today! Sustainable September is a month when you should try to modify your lifestyle, and be aware of your footprint on our planet. From little things big things grow and making changes to how we live are … Continue reading
PS12
Last night I attended a Perth Samplings 2012 (PS12) discussion on Green Tactics at The Bakery in Northbridge. PS12 is a discussion series by the Office of the Government Architect on issues of architecture and urban design. The key speaker, Helen Lochhead … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Education, Sustainabiliy
Tagged Architecture, Cox Architects, Fred Chaney, GBCA, Green Star, Helen Lochhead, Katitjin Centre, PS12
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Beehive Montessori lead the way to reconciliation
I recently told you of the great work South Fremantle Senior High School are doing regarding sustainability, today I was at another school that is demonstrating true leadership. I deputised for Mayor Brad at La Casa delle Feste for the launch of … Continue reading
Jon Strachan 