FREO TODAY

Freo Today. 6 March 2021. Weather improving, if you like sun and fair weather. Coral Adventurer still sits off the coast. Here she is, keeping an eye on Sculpture by the Sea, on now at Cottesloe – herself a virtual sculpture in the sea! Beautifully captured by Deanna Shanahan on virtual film framed by a prize winning physical sculpture.
Maritime Movements – Cruise On Silver Lining!
in Shipping News
It’s not the Sea Princess, but yesterday a passenger vessel, Coral Adventurer, had punters wondering if we had more Covid…
Hand in Hand – Kidogo Irish Aboriginal Festival Lands in Freo!
in Life, Law & Culture
You won’t want to miss this festival at the fabulous Kidogo Arthouse, right on the ocean at Bathers Beach, on…
Interview With Captain Savio Fernandes, Freo’s New Harbour Master
in Fremantle People
Fremantle Ports has appointed a new Harbour Master - Captain Savio Fernandes. Captain Fernandes commenced in the role on February…
What’s Happening Here? An Urban Park?
in Architecture + Urban Design
The wonderful thing about walking the streets is that you see things, as if for the first time; things you…
Maritime Movements – STOP THE PRESS: A Cruise Ship Off Freo!
in Shipping News
Cruise ships are a rare and endangered species of vessel in Fremantle waters these days. But look, this morning we…
Caring for the aged – But how to fund the new system?
in Life, Law & Culture
The Aged Care Royal Commission has just given its final report to the Federal Government. The Executive Summary Is detailed…
Maritime Movements – Its Time To Shine!
in Shipping News
Vos Shine. What is that exactly? A lacquered layer on your helm? A bruise below the eye? The mirror-clear polish…
The New Goo-Book Law
in Life, Law & Culture
The New Goo-Book Law - otherwise known as the Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code)…
The Better Bridge Debate – Community Demands a ‘Broadened Consultation on Agenda’ as Part of Next Step
in Architecture + Urban Design
Fremantle Shipping News has actively supported the campaign to produce a better Traffic Bridge across the Swan River/Derbarl Yerrigan at…
Vos Shine – What is that exactly?
in Shipping News
Vos Shine remains huddled in port - her summer residence. A research vessel, her sister, Ocean Shield, left port a…
The Tent City Extravaganza – The CEO’s Report
in Life, Law & Culture
Just after Christmas 2020, a tent city sprang up in Pioneer Park, central Fremantle, between Fremantle Railway Station and the…
Interview With Tineke Van der Eecken
in Fremantle People
Tineke Van der Eecken was born in Belgium and now lives in Beaconsfield. Her interests are diverse – studying criminology…