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Freo Today. 18 September 2025. Just when it seemed Spring was springing, down came the rain again. Bucket loads of it. We feel sure though this image looking across to Cliff Street, Fremantle (Phillimore on the left) at 10 am yesterday, will be but a distant memory same time next week. Maybe..!

What’s the story? It’s all about the books and the people who write them! in Life, Law & Culture
Sharon Flindell, Totally Lit Curator/Producer brings us up to date with what’s happening at the Totally Lit Festival Whether you…
The North Ward Candidates Interviews – Melanie Clark in Life, Law & Culture
In our recent article They’re Off And Racing In The 2025 Freo LGA Stakes, we introduced you to all the candidates…
Passing the Buck to Nauru in Life, Law & Culture
Last year on election night my 6-year-old grandson wanted to know why nana was so excited about “the red team…

The Mayor Candidates Interviews – Jenny Archibald

in Life, Law & Culture
In our recent article They’re Off And Racing In The 2025 Freo LGA Stakes, we introduced you to all the candidates standing for Mayor and Ward Councillor positions on Fremantle Council at the upcoming October elections. We have invited all candidates to be interviewed by our Editor in a getting-to-know-you podcast format explaining why they are running. Fifth and last Mayor candidate out of the barrier is Jenny Archibald. In the Mayoral contest Jenny is up against Ben Lawver, Hannah Fitzhardinge, Marija Vujcic and Mark Woodcock. Here’s the Profile Jenny lodged with her nomination for Mayor. You’ll find our podcast interview with…
The Wednesday Poem in Life, Law & Culture
Fremantle Shipping News is pleased to bring you The Wednesday Poem. In this feature we post poems by Freo and Freo-connected…
Interview with Brendan Hutchens – Director and Producer of Disney+ Shipwreck Hunters Australia Series Two in Fremantle People
On 27 August 2025, season two of the Australian Original series Shipwreck Hunters Australia, premiered exclusively on Disney+ following a dazzling launch…
Is this Australia’s climate wake-up call? Official report reveals a hotter, harder future if we don’t act now in Our Environment
Andrew B. Watkins, Monash University; Lucas Walsh, Monash University, and Tas van Ommen, University of Tasmania Climate shocks threaten to…
The Mayor Candidates Interviews – Mark Woodcock in Life, Law & Culture
In our recent article They’re Off And Racing In The 2025 Freo LGA Stakes, we introduced you to all the candidates…
The East Ward Candidates Interviews – Pip Slaughter in Life, Law & Culture
In our recent article They’re Off And Racing In The 2025 Freo LGA Stakes, we introduced you to all the candidates…
The East Ward Candidates Interviews – Nick Everett in Life, Law & Culture
In our recent article They’re Off And Racing In The 2025 Freo LGA Stakes, we introduced you to all the candidates…

Henderson’s Vision About To Become A Reality

in Shipping News
Just over 115 years since Admiral Henderson made his naval base pitch to the Australian Government, Henderson is slated to become a significant presence in Australia’s naval defence future Today, a $12 billion “downpayment” is to be announced by Prime Minister Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles, and WA Premier Roger Cook on defence spending at Henderson, just south of Fremantle. It will herald a major investment in expanding Australia’s naval and submarine capabilities at Henderson comprising - • Construction of surface vessels, starting with the Army’s new landing craft. • Local build phase of general purpose frigates, part of Australia’s…
The Coastal Ward Candidates Interviews – Andrew Sullivan in Life, Law & Culture
In our recent article They’re Off And Racing In The 2025 Freo LGA Stakes, we introduced you to all the candidates…
The North Ward Candidates Interviews – PJ Yates in Life, Law & Culture
In our recent article They’re Off And Racing In The 2025 Freo LGA Stakes, we introduced you to all the candidates…
The North Ward Candidates Interviews – Tyler Ray in Life, Law & Culture
In our recent article They’re Off And Racing In The 2025 Freo LGA Stakes, we introduced you to all the candidates…

Fremantle Hospital’s Ladies Auxiliary Celebrates 100 Years

in Life, Law & Culture
One of Fremantle’s most loved public services, Fremantle Hospital, hosted a very special afternoon tea last week in honour of the Fremantle Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, with a celebration of 100 years of giving, care, friendship and community. For those in attendance at the 100-year celebration, there was no doubt that one of the reasons Fremantle Hospital is so loved is thanks to the service, commitment and contributions of the Ladies Auxiliary. VIP’s at the centenary afternoon tea included Minister for Aged Care and Seniors and Local Member for Fremantle, Simone McGurk; Mayor of the City of Fremantle, Hannah Fitzhardinge; South…

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