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Freo Today. 18 June 2026. Our Jean Hudson, when she’s not holidaying in the Kimberley or covering shipping and sailing news for FSN, is often at Rottnest Wadjemup guiding. And snapping. Here’s a fab pic Jean recently took at Rotto that she titled ‘Pelican Patrol’. Another of Wadjemup’s resident Pelicans, patrolling Thomson Bay. Pic by Jean Hudson

The Cold Pebble and the Christmas Tree in Fremantle People
Jan Maria arrived in Western Australia from East Germany in April 1997. When she met Horatio T Birdbath outside Gino's…
Spain ends the Roos’ SailGP reign — but … in Shipping & Sailing
Slingsby’s grip on the title has never been tighter. Jean Hudson reports on Canada Sail Grand Prix, Halifax | June 20–21,…
After The Game With Snaps Truly – Rd 15 2026 V Geelong in Life, Law & Culture
More than 55 thousand fans turned up for a Thursday night showstopper against the Cats. Apart from those Harley Reid Charity Shield…

Vale Horatio T Birdbath

in Fremantle People
A tribute from former Fremantle Mayor and Member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia, Dr Brad Pettitt. The sudden departure of Horatio T Birdbath from this world has resulted in an outpouring of love and grief in the Fremantle community that I can’t remember seeing before. Horatio clearly captured the creative spirit and heart of Fremantle like no other. Horatio T Birdbath, the so-called "last bohemian" of Fremantle, passed away suddenly last weekend at home (which of course was an eccentric caravan filled with more eccentric objects). For me, Horatio was a friend, a Freo icon, an extraordinary artist, 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…
View from the Round House with Martin Drum – Will the US and Iran ‘deal’ stick? in Life, Law & Culture
Welcome back to our politics podcast, View From The Round House With Martin Drum. Round House, Fremantle  Today, our Editor, Michael Barker asks…
Glenrothan – Film Review in Gig Guide
On Monday evening, Gayle O’Leary attended Windsor Cinema for a preview of Glenrothan, the directorial debut of renowned actor Brian…
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…
Salsa, Secrets and Cervantes: Highlights from the Spanish & Latin American Film Festival in Gig Guide
Barry Healy reports on the Spanish & Latin American Film Festival, on now! The HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film…
The Musicians – Film Review in Gig Guide
Gayle O’Leary attended the preview of this award-winning Alliance Film Festival entry by acclaimed writer and director Grégory Magne (known…

Perth Gets 18 More Community Batteries

in Our Environment
Josh Wilson, Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Assistant Minister for Emergency Management & Member for Fremantle and Amber-Jade Sanderson, State Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation and Member for Morley today trumpeted that ‘Western Australia extends battery uptake lead’ The Assistant Minister and Minister proudly announced today that the Albanese and Cook Labor Governments are ‘accelerating Western Australia’s strong momentum towards a cheaper, cleaner, and more secure energy future with the construction of 18 more community batteries now underway.’ Installed by Western Power, the batteries will provide a combined 6.6 megawatts of storage capacity, helping harness WA’s huge…
Watch Out for New Patrol Boat in Shipping & Sailing
Henderson shipyard marks a new era in national maritime border security. Jean Hudson reports. Austal has just launched the first Evolved Cape–class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) for…
So, how many containers are there?! in Life, Law & Culture
How many containers are on this train? First correct EMAIL ANSWER TO THE EDITOR receives a congratulatory email in return!…
View from the Round House with Martin Drum – Ukraine, Iran, Belfast, One Nation, AUKUS, Pollies and Alcohol, SpaceX IPO in Life, Law & Culture
Welcome back to our politics podcast, View From The Round House With Martin Drum. Round House, Fremantle  Today, our Editor, Michael Barker asks…

Rarely A Dull Moment – Manjaree Bathers Beach & J Shed

in Life, Law & Culture
Welcome back to our regular feature, Rarely a Dull Moment where we report on the highlights of City of Fremantle Council meetings and activities. We would have titled the feature Never a Dull Moment, but didn’t want to overpromise! In 2026, we are very pleased to welcome Jenny Archibald to the RADM desk. Jenny will be well known to many Freo folk as a former Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor of the City of Fremantle. Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role as our RADM reporter and we are sure many Shipees will look forward to her…

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