Archive for year: 2019

Welcome Back Leeuwin!
Last Friday, on a glorious blue sky winter’s day, the Leeuwin arrived ‘home’ from a lengthy stay up at Monkey…
Can a sperm donor be a legal parent? In landmark decision, the High Court says yes
On Wednesday, the High Court handed down a landmark decision that confirmed parentage rights to a man who donated his…
Stockholm Sweet But Not Coffee Central
Over the past number of years it has been customary to suggest Perth, in the sense of the internationally known…
Rhythm of the Port
I love to sit and watch the rhythm of the Port. With camera ready… Pilot boat, tugboat, ship arrival. Joy!
Step Feet First Into the Question: ‘What would I do to survive?’
S-27, by Sarah Grochala, delves into how far people go and who they will betray to save themselves when things…
Reflection on Life With and Without Cars
Cars were rare in the small coastal town where I spent my early years. When one of us free range kids noticed one heading our way the cry “Car! Car! Car!” would go up and the gang would rush to the road to stare as it tonked past.
Shipping News Ship Spotter Snapped
The Shipping News' great snapper, Deanna Shanahan, and a former FSN snapper, Maria Wilson, have themselves been snapped by Fremantle Port snappers, if you get our drift. 
EU sued at International Criminal Court over Mediterranean migration policy – as more die at sea
In the same week that more migrant lives were lost at sea, the EU’s migration policy in the Mediterranean has…
Media freedom joins the current ‘freedoms’ agenda
Scott Morrison is very concerned to protect freedom of religion, and many Liberals tell us we don’t have enough safeguards…
Lots happening at Fremantle Arts Centre
Fremantle Arts Centre has five brand new exhibitions opening, and there is something for everyone! Acclaimed artist James Angus will…