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Freshwater residents upset with the planned chopping of the raintree opposite the state school are (from left) Laura Garner, Shelly Wallace, Lauren Accorneo, Karly Debiasio, Gavin Ibbett and Monique Jeffs from CAFNEC with children Poppy, 2, Beau and Neva 2, (surnames withheld). Pictures: Nick Dalton

Iconic tree faces chop

FRESHWATER residents are fighting a losing battle to save a mature and iconic raintree in the leafy suburb.

14 November, 2025

Helen Simpson (far right) and Paul Matthews (third from left) stand with fellow community members rallying to save the large rain tree at 51 Old Smithfield Road, Freshwater, from being axed. Picture: Lizzie Vigar

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Beloved tree faces chop

Photo: Supplied

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Freshwater resident and conservationist Paul Matthews has tried unsuccessfully to save the Moule cottage from demolition. Picture: Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

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Eyesore going

Marlow, Maddi and Carter Wright with their debut graphic novel ‘Poo Heads’, written by the two youngsters. Picture: Supplied

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