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Freo Today. 29 August 2026. Gayle O’Leary, our Arts Editor, says that every time she wanders through the South Terrace Piazza in central Freo, she finds something new. And, she adds, the place is so dynamic and buzzing with people, it’s a joy to see. On top of all that, this month and next, this space – unit 19 – will feature The Living Room where visitors are invited to dance, drink tea and play cards, watch docos, and make friends. Sounds like a thing. You might want to try it out over this weekend rather than interminably discuss the results in Secret Harbour!

Secret Harbour – Our View from the Round House Wednesday Special with Martin Drum in Life, Law & Culture
Last night, well before the counting was over, go-to Fremantle Shipping News political pundit, Professor Martin Drum of Notre Dame…
The Pain of Impermanence in Life, Law & Culture
Bruce Menzies* ponders the pain of impermanence as the Nepal/Tibet tragedy unfolds Himalayas. Credit Mauricio Manzato for Unsplash In the…
Kwinana Freeway Upgrade Contract Awarded in Architecture + Urban Design
A $700 million upgrade of 29 kilometres of Kwinana Freeway is set to begin in early 2027, adding new lanes,…

Rarely a Dull Moment – Leaves of Absence, Boo Park, North Freo and MRS Amendment, Trees in Hilton, Party Time on the Strip

in Life, Law & Culture
Welcome readers to our RADM report for the Ordinary Council Meeting of 26 August 2026. The first notable topic of the night was Leave of Absence – which usually doesn’t rate much of a mention. But with Councillor Graham in the room, things are never quite so straight forward. He, Councillor Clark and Mayor Ben Lawver all applied for leave over the next short while. Cr Graham then spoke against approving the Mayor’s request for leave given the upcoming Elector’s Meeting on 15 September 2026. This date was set by the Mayor and yet this is the first day of the Mayor’s requested leave, he noted. Cr Graham added - “I just don’t think it is appropriate that the Mayor is going to miss that electors’ meeting…. I don't see why the electors’ meeting shouldn't have been held while you were still…
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…
View from the Round House with Martin Drum – 1N in S….. H….., Data Centres, Meta 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…
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…
Investing in Defence in Life, Law & Culture
Pat Conroy, the Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Pacific Island Affairs, yesterday opened the Defence Industry and Capability Forum…
VR – V is for Victory, R is for Roos! in Shipping & Sailing
Our Shipping & Sailing Correspondent Jean Hudson reports that BONDS Flying Roos Win it All at Sassnitz, Germany, on the…
After the Game With Snaps Truly – Rd 24 2026 V Carlton in Life, Law & Culture
Look, I may as well apologise in advance. I didn’t see it. Not live. Because I knew it didn’t matter. And given the choice of…

View from the Round House with Martin Drum – Swans, Gambling, NDIS, Widows Tax, Secret Harbour

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 Barker asks the Prof about the Swans incident and politics, Gambling reforms and are they worth it, NDIS, the so-called Widows Tax, and what’s happening with the by election in WA’s Secret Harbour due to be held next Saturday 29 August, and if it will tell us 1N’s future. Professor Martin Drum, expounding on an issue during the recording of View from the Round House Martin Drum is the Executive Dean for the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business and Professor of Politics…
&SONS – Film Review in Gig Guide
The film & Sons details the realisation of an elderly writer (Bill Nighy) that death is approaching and his desire to set…
Silver Cloud Calls at Fremantle on Her Way to the Kimberley in Shipping & Sailing
Silver Cloud, Silversea’s boutique expedition vessel, berthed in Fremantle yesterday, a day ahead of her scheduled northbound departure along Western…
LET’S GO FREO!  in Life, Law & Culture
The City of Fremantle and Freo Chamber of Commerce plan to turn Freo purple as the AFL Finals approach Finals…

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 poets and those who may not call themselves poets but love writing poetry or having a go! Today, we are pleased to bring you Immigrant (or Landing in Fremantle 1969) by Naomi Segal*. ~ 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. ~ 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 –…

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