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Freo Today. 11 August 2026. We’ve said it before, but it’s never been truer, IT’S TIME FOR THE PREMIER TO FLICK THE SWITCH ON THE SOUTH FREMANTLE POWER STATION. Is it to be left to rot away? Or are we actually going to save it, and soon? Now, here’s an idea. Perhaps it’s time for responsibility for the old heritage listed power station to be transferred to Rita Saffioti, the Minister for getting things done.

Sounds of Silence in Life, Law & Culture
Our regular contributor Bruce Menzies contemplates them The impetus for this article came from a small book by indigenous author and…
Arts Scene Around Freo in Gig Guide
Welcome to our feature - Arts Scene Around Freo - compiled by our Arts Editor, Gayle O’Leary. Here we will…
Young Washington – Film Review in Gig Guide
"What on earth is such a young man, who sleeps in, and visibly shakes before mounting his horse to join…

The Wednesday Poem

Fremantle Shipping News is pleased to bring you The Wednesday Poem. In this feature we post poems by Freo and Freo-connected poets and those who may not call themselves poets but love writing poetry or having a go! Today, we are pleased to bring you and still by Kevin Gillam*. ~ Look here for other poems in The Wednesday Poem feature. ~ And don’t miss our podcast interviews with other poets in our Poets Paddock feature including by today’s poet, Kevin Gillam. ~ If you’d like to SUBMIT A POEM FOR THE WEDNESDAY POEM or COMMENT on this or any of our stories, don’t hesitate to email our Editor. ~ WHILE YOU ARE HERE –…
Rail Cuts Trucks in Architecture + Urban Design
Rail Use Surges at Fremantle, Cutting Truck Traffic and Boosting Efficiency Fremantle Ports has recorded a nation‑leading shift to rail,…
NEW FREMANTLE TRAFFIC BRIDGE TO OPEN BEFORE END OF THE YEAR in Architecture + Urban Design
Here’s the joint media statement released today by the Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King…
After The Game With Snaps Truly – Rd 22 2016 V Melbourne in Life, Law & Culture
Hello readers. Firstly, apologies for missing the Bulldogs game. It was Mrs Truly who insisted that I be ‘managed.’ We’ve got a big month ahead and…
View from the Round House with Martin Drum – The Polls,  Gambling, Immigration, ICAC, IBAC, Iran Oman and Hormuz, Ukraine and Russia, Dan Pastorelli. in Life, Law & Culture
Welcome back to our regular politics podcast, View From The Round House With Martin Drum. Round House, Fremantle  Today, our Editor, Michael…
Rarely A Dull Moment – What we learned at the Planning Services Committee of 5 August 2026 in Life, Law & Culture
Welcome back to our regular feature, Rarely a Dull Moment where we report on the highlights of City of Fremantle…
CatVideoFest 2026 in Gig Guide
Paws for applause. Doomscrollers, it's time for you to face the meowsic. How much time have you spent this week…

Cities of Tomorrow – Documentary Review

Not to be confused with Peter Hall's chronicle of urban planning movements since 1880, although reading it would be a nice accompaniment to this documentary directed by Elena Brunello. Global warming caused by human beings is changing our climates as we speak. 70% of the world's population live in cities. 70% of pollution stems directly from them. The carbon footprint of inner city residents is substantially higher than of non urban residents due to rampant, capitalism-driven resource use and modern shifts away from walkable and cyclable neighbourhoods. It's confronting and hard to watch mounting evidence of the costs of those…
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…
Let’s Bright Up The Bridge! in Architecture + Urban Design
Well, before we know it, the Mighty Freo Dockers will be preparing for the finals and that big day in…
METRONET Karnup Station Moves Ahead with $10 Million Commitment in Architecture + Urban Design
It’s a Sunday. And the Secret Harbour by election isn’t far away - just 4 weeks yesterday, in fact. And…

After the Game without Snaps Truly – Rd 21 2026 V Western Bulldog

Freo won by 37 points sans Snaps Truly who was managed. In light of the expected outcome of this Round 21 match, Snaps Truly was managed in advance of the final three matches of the home and away season and the pending finals series. *Our multi-talented and amazingly insightful footy scribe, SNAPS TRULY will be back next week, full rested and raring to go. ~ You’ll find a trove of After the Game reports from Snaps Truly right here. ~ If you’d like to COMMENT on this or any of our stories, don’t hesitate to email our Editor. ~ WHILE YOU ARE HERE – ~ Don’t…