Other Australia Day Fireworks in Perth
In 2007, Fremantle held a small fireworks show for about 30,000 people as an alternative to Skyworks. In response, Perth Lord Mayor Peter Nattrass said "Comparing Fremantle's proposed Australia Day cracker show to Lotterywest Skyworks is like comparing the City of Fremantle to the City of Perth – it's second rate."
Hillarys, Mindarie, Bassendean, Armadale and Wanneroo also held small fireworks shows.
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