Archive for month: July, 2019
Seen in Fisherman’s Wharf
30 July 2019
The breathtaking light of Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour this morning on my way to the Port.
1 in 5 Australians is a victim of ‘revenge porn’, despite new laws to prevent it
in Life, Law & Culture
New research has found that young women, Indigenous Australians and people with disabilities are the most frequent victims of 'revenge porn.'
More On The Warders’ Side Of The Fenian escape
in Shipping News
Recently, we received an update from Maureen Lindsey Paine, a descendant of one of the officials referred to in the…
What’s not to like? Instagram’s trial to hide the number of ‘likes’ could save users’ self-esteem
in Life, Law & Culture
Instagram's experimental move to hide the 'like' count on social media postings could lighten the mental strain for many users - or simply turn comments into the new likes.
Dog Exercises – Or Human Exercises With Dog
in Life, Law & Culture
Near South Beach and Port and Leighton Beaches there are wonderful beaches where dogs can exercise. At most times of…
Readers’ Views On Fences – Do Fence Me In!
in Life, Law & Culture
We recently posted an interesting take on the anti social nature of Fences in residential areas and invited the comments…
Saving Aussie Books – And Authors
in Life, Law & Culture
Don't forget, if you are a Freo author or publisher, you may qualify for payments from the Commonwealth Government if…
Demolish your front fence. It would be an act of radical kindness
in Architecture + Urban Design
A few years ago, I reflected on years of doctoral field-notes documenting the homes of tinkerers — people with an…
At last – Construction starts on Fremantle Line bike path extension
in Life, Law & Culture
Work to extend the Fremantle Line Principal Shared Path (PSP) from Grant Street Station to Victoria Street Station, Cottesloe started earlier in…
Regardless of what the Federal Court says, you shouldn’t put ‘flushable’ wipes down the loo
in Life, Law & Culture
Flushable wipes have won a victory in the Federal Court, but you still shouldn't put them down the toilet.