FREO TODAY
Freo Today. 13 June 2026. Work is finally underway to repair roof cladding damage to the WA Maritime Museum incurred in August 2024, nearly 2 years ago, when the Shakou container ship swiped it just after it had demasted the STS Leeuwin. Pic by Jean Hudson.
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…
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!…
Tuner – Film Review
in Gig Guide
Gayle O’Leary reviews Tuner, a debut narrative feature from Daniel Roher starring Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu and Dustin Hoffman…
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…
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…
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Action Stations: Changing Hearts and Minds
in Life, Law & Culture
A reflection on the UNRULY WA Right to Protest event from our regular contributor, Bruce Menzies* ‘So Fremantle!’, writes our…
Unruly in Testing Times
in Life, Law & Culture
Newly formed Right to Protest WA opened UNRULY WA: protest makes progress with a bang at Kidogo Arthouse on 2…
‘I’ve just got a text message from One Nation – How come and can I STOP them?’
in Life, Law & Culture
You know things are going on when unsolicited political text messages start pinging on your smart phone. Like this one…
Laughing for 30 Years – Over the Fence Short Comedy Film Festival
in Life, Law & Culture
FSN’s Gayle O’Leary attended this year's Over the Fence Short Comedy Film Festival night held at Luna SX Fremantle on…
Moored Exhibition Launch
in Life, Law & Culture
On Friday 5 June, Moore and Moore Gallery opened its doors to reveal the "Moored" exhibition and Gayle O’Leary was…
World Ocean Day
in Our Environment
Jean Hudson reports on WA World Ocean Day at Gage Roads last night! Gage Roads Freo had a packed house…