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Mounted on top of the old signal station on Cantonment Hill (now Fremantle Sea Rescue offices), this 360-degree harbourcam provides views of the port. "Our advice to them is to come home now and to sort this mess out," Detective Sergeant Ken Foster said.The couple's daughter and son faced court today charged with property laundering, but they have not entered pleas.Detectives are now working with authorities in South Africa to find the Merollas and extradite them.TODAY IN HISTORY: Best-selling musician starts solo careerHopes for a survivor more than a month after deadly Beirut blastMorrison set for border showdown at National Cabinet "This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.Nearly $100m pledged to plan new Perth port following angry protestsThe Government thought its environment woes were over with Roe 8. Fremantle Ports worker accused of fleecing millions before fleeing overseas By Marta Pascual Juanola Updated June 30, 2020 — 1.52pm first published at 11.52am "The McGowan Government swept to power in 2017 with an election pledge to review the future of the existing Fremantle Port, following long and angry protests over the previous administration's bid to build Roe 8 — a freight extension that would have seen wetlands bulldozed to provide better trucking access to Fremantle.A land-based container port in Kwinana with a dedicated freight corridor to remove trucks from the suburbs was the top of five recommendations put forward by the Westport Taskforce, an independent body set up by the McGowan Government soon after elected.Westport's report flagged two options — the first would see Fremantle and Kwinana operating simultaneously for an initial period, while the second proposes shifting from Fremantle to Kwinana in one move.Both would ultimately see Fremantle port shut down either by 2032 or a decade or so later.WA's Opposition leader Liza Harvey has rejected the government's proposal, saying the Liberals are committed to keeping Fremantle Port operational by resurrecting its abandoned Perth Freight Link plan. "It remains important that a sober assessment is made of whether costs of trade will be lower or higher under an alternative port option, including sharing of modelling that outlines evidence on the merits of a new port. Watch the brand new Stan Original Film I Am Woman now.Your web browser is no longer supported. "If these and other projections do not eventuate, there is a significant risk that the cost of using a new port will be higher for the business community. She wants people to know kids can have them'Catastrophic' fire weather conditions in the NT spark fresh calls for gamba grass actionDow drops 800 points in biggest Wall St sell-off since JuneWhat is the difference between a recession and depression? $3.25 million is to be allocated to the City of Fremantle for the Port Beach large-scale ‘sand nourishment‘ project to provide up to 10 years of protection for one of the State's most iconic beaches. "The State Government has committed $97.2 million towards the next phase of the project and since it was set up, about $10 million has been spent on the Westport Taskforce.The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) said a container port in Kwinana appeared to be the most environmentally-friendly option proposed by the taskforce, however Recfishwest has raised concerns about the impact on Cockburn Sound, the waterway near the proposed Kwinana port location.The community organisation is calling for the State Government to immediately address what it claimed to be the taskforce's shortcomings to ensure Cockburn Sound's future as a marine habitat, particularly pink snapper stocks in the area. The Gage Roads proposal will see the heritage-listed goods shed transformed into a working micro-brewery, eatery, al-fresco area, bar and café. "All you've got to do is get the traffic out, have a modern, efficient port that meets the long-term needs of the state, that's what successful countries and cities around the world do. To improve your experience A Western Australia public servant has been accused of an alleged invoice scam which cost taxpayers more than $1 million.A Fremantle Port Authority manager, Jack Merolla, is wanted with his wife Daniela after the couple boarded a plane – and didn't come back.Mr Merolla was in charge of buying navigation equipment and handling maintenance costs.Police allege Mr Merolla set up a number of shelf companies in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the US, and that he made it look as though those companies were supplying the port with their navigation needs.Instead, it's alleged legitimate companies were completing the orders, but the port cash was being paid to Mr Merolla's fake entities.When challenged, the 54-year-old stood down and flew with his wife to South Africa, where they had previously lived. "And the danger is you end up with some kind of tourist, toy town kind of port that just does cruise ships and sailing ships and not much else.
A Fremantle Port Authority manager, Jack Merolla, is wanted with his wife Daniela after the couple boarded a plane – and didn't come back. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images) Port … Longmuir said Fremantle will continue to back in Sean Darcy as the young ruckman prepares for a battle with Collingwood star Brodie Grundy. Fremantle Ports has granted a lease to Western Australia brewing company Gage Roads Brewing Company to refurbish and develop the almost 100-year old building following a request-for-proposal process. The transition of freight from Fremantle Port to Kwinana will occur either in one step by 2032 or over a phased period that will see both ports share the freight task for around a further 15 years. "This would put at risk the future international competitiveness of industries like manufacturing and agriculture. Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt said he was concerned about the City's future without a working port. "While prudent to consider future port options, businesses are keen to understand the port costs they will bear under different levels of future container trade," Mr Morey said.