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Tree canopy vs junior footy: Freo community clashes over plan to chop 26 trees

A narrow vote pauses the removal of 26 mature trees, and the council will review the Hilton Park plan next week.

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September 16, 2026 — 3:00amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAFremantle residents have had their say on the two dozen trees earmarked for removal to make way for a playing field expansion in Beaconsfield – and they didn’t hold back.About 300 residents crammed into the…

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Tree canopy vs junior footy: Freo community clashes over plan to chop 26 trees

The redevelopment of Hilton Park is still paused after fiery debate pits youth sports facilities against urban tree protection.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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