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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.

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 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…
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 and WA Transport and Major Infrastructure Minister Rita Saffioti The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments have today confirmed construction of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is progressing ahead of schedule, with the project on track to fully open to road users later this year. The old Fremantle Traffic Bridge was closed on 1 February, with the closure originally expected to continue for up to 12 months and the new bridge earmarked to open in the first half of 2027. Despite…
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…
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…
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 in Life, Law & Culture
Not to be confused with Peter Hall's chronicle of urban planning movements since 1880, although reading it would be a…

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 I Like It So by Linda Anderson*. ~ 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 – ~ Don’t forget…
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 in Life, Law & Culture
Freo won by 37 points sans Snaps Truly who was managed. In light of the expected outcome of this Round…

View from the Round House with Martin Drum-Democracy, ICAC, GG, Carroll, Pauline & Gina, Cash & 1N, AUKUS, Gaza, Mid East, Bibi, Z

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 Democracy, ICAC, the GG, Ben Carroll, Pauline & Gina, Sen Michaelia Cash & 1N, AUKUS, Gaza, Mid East, Bibi, and Z. 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 and International Relations at the University of Notre Dame Australia, a frequenter of Fremantle, and a well known political pundit. In…

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