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Freo Today. 4 November 2024. So much happening. The Melbourne Cup tomorrow. Wonder who’ll win? The US elections tomorrow. Harris or Trump? The Queen Elizabeth sails into Freo tomorrow. Will you be there at 4.40 to welcome her? And the demasted, lost-looking STS Leeuwin is once again sitting alongside at Victoria Quay near B Shed. What’s her future, we wonder? So many questions!

FCO to play Schubert and Beethoven – Book today! in Life, Law & Culture
This promises to be a magnificent concert and FCO are hoping to fill Fremantle Town Hall and the Churchlands auditorium…
Cunard’s Sail of the Century set to sail into Freo in Shipping News
One of our favourite cruise ships, the beautiful Queen Elizabeth sailed into Sydney Harbour on 18 October to kick start…
Memory – Film Review in Life, Law & Culture
Mexican director Michel Franco, known for powerful films including New Order and Sundown, directs this unflinching raw snapshot into the…

Maritime Day Out – Here’s The Gallery

As advertised, it happened. Maritime Day 2024 filled the fabulous, heritage-listed, Fremantle Passenger Terminal and surrounds, and parts of Victoria Quay all day Saturday, 2 November. The threat of rain soon dissipated in the morning. The sun then shone all day. And happy kids, teenagers, and older and younger folk were everywhere. As you entered the Passenger Terminal a sense of anticipation descended on you. Perhaps ascended is a better word as you stepped onto the escalator! Then you discovered the action. People and exhibits everywhere. Even one from the newly created…
Island of spirits on a path to healing in Life, Law & Culture
A long line of tuart trees sway to the unseen choreography of a fresh south-westerly blowing across Wadjemup, or Rottnest,…
View from the Round House with Martin Drum – The US Election Special in Life, Law & Culture
Welcome back to our politics podcast, View From The Round House With Martin Drum. Today there is only one topic…
House – The Review in Life, Law & Culture
House, a heartwarming and magical play presented by Barking Gecko Theatre returns to the stage at the Octagon Theatre on…
Maritime Day – get all your questions answered! in Shipping News
Have you always had a yearning to find out something about our port, how it works, or what Fremantle Ports…
The Blessing of the Fleet Galleries in Shipping News
Last Sunday was a big day. Freo’s fishing fleet was blessed. It all started out at St Pats. [gallery type="rectangular"…
Interview with Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes – 2024 Hungerford Award Winner in Life, Law & Culture
As we recently reported, Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes has won the 2024 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award for የተስፋ ፈተና /…

And the winner is … Short Back & Sidewalks!

Last Thursday night, the historic Fremantle Old Boys School played host to an evening of inspiration, community spirit, and heartfelt giving at the Impact100 Fremantle Awards Night. Over 100 members of the Fremantle community gathered to witness the power of collective philanthropy and celebrate the incredible work of four local charities making a profound impact on Freo. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the $100,000 grant, which was awarded to Short Back & Sidewalks, a remarkable organisation that…
Jarrahdale Forest Tours – Book now! in Our Environment
Late notice, Freo folks, but if you can organise yourself to join the last of this season’s Jarrahdale Forest Walks…
Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes Wins The Hungerford! in Life, Law & Culture
Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes has won the 2024 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award for የተስፋ ፈተና / Trials of Hope. Written…

Rarely a Dull Moment – Heart of Beacy, (Non)Sale of Vic Hall, 5 Beach St Facade

Another short and sharp Ordinary Council Meeting on 23 October 2024, during a busy month. Let’s see what the City’s been up to this fortnight. FORMER FREMANTLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (TAFE)Nos. 11-15 (Lot 2680) Grosvenor Street, Beaconsfield - 84 Lot Freehold Subdivision While the City is not the decision maker for the future of the former Beaconsfield TAFE site, their opinions are still welcome to Development WA on how the land ought to be used. Development WA are proposing: • 84 new residential lots, 82 single dwelling lots and two larger multiple dwelling development sites with potential for up to 115…