Archive for month: May, 2020

The Street Art of North Fremantle
The leaves are turning golden; the autumnal air is cool. It’s the perfect time to hit the pavements and explore…
The World
We feel attached. Can’t let go. She’s such a beauty, and while she doesn’t seem to care that much about…
It’s good to see trade is still happening – ER Tokyo and ZEABORN Ship Management
Obviously a container ship, she was built in 2006, so she’s not that old. She flies under the flag of…
LAYLA O episode 5: A Heavenly Reply
Layla O, the incomparable, the irrepressible, the irresistible, the sometimes irritating, and very famous Agony Aunt, now weaves her particular…
Fine Photography – Seng Mah
It’s Friday again and time to present the work of another Freo-linked photographer of note - Seng Mah. His photographs…
Friday on my mind – The more things change, … ; The Global Village; And other reflections on turning 70
I can now relate to those ‘really old’ friends of mine who are 70, and beyond. In a few days…
Audio interview with Dr Brad Pettitt, Mayor of City of Fremantle – All the latest!
Three years ago, the Shipping News was pleased to bring our readers, and listeners, an interview with the Mayor, Dr Brad Pettitt…
Places I love: Pottering around London
During isolation, I often wish I could wave a magic wand and ‘disapparate’. A word invented by J K Rowling…
Midgegooroo, Captain Fremantle and CY – A little bit of history
There’s so much history to keep up with these days. Indigenous, British, Australian, Fremantle, not to mention world. Here at…
Welcome to lower Silver Street..
We moved here from the Perth Hills and embraced the antithesis of ‘bush block’ living. We’ve grown to love the…