Archive for year: 2020

Underneath view of aeroplane taking off
Major airlines say they’re acting on climate change. Research reveals how little they’ve achieved
We recently mentioned measuring your personal carbon footprint. It became clear that for those who fly regularly, flying is an overwhelming contributor. The question is, what can airlines do to reduce carbon emissions, and what are they doing?
Sunday, Sunday, a busy Port
Our busy Port guy, David Smyth, with camera in one hand and wine glass in the other, was at Food…
Coronavirus causes cruise ship overflow at Fremantle
Crazy but interesting times for Fremantle ship-spotters serious and occasional. Fremantle is set to become something of a backup port…
Hungry Sundays at the Port
Well, it’s been happening at the Port and it’s happening again over each of the next two Sundays. The first…
How Big Is Your Carbon Footprint?
Everyone’s talking about carbon footprints at the moment.  Countries, large companies, small ones are all taking up the challenge. During…
Friday on my mind – A Sense of Place
Well, where to start? Perhaps with a warning. I’m getting older. Not too crotchety, I hope. But maybe a little…
FIRE AID Concerts Fantastic!
Fremantle People did what they do best last Friday and Saturday nights, 31 January and 1 February 2020 - they…
Hey All You Louisa May Alcotts Out There – $15,000 Up For Grabs, Just For Lifting A Finger!
Here’s an amazing chance for WA writers to win a publishing contract with Fremantle Press and a staggering $15,000 cash…
From The Terrace – Life’s a Beach
‘How good is that?’ For some unfathomable reason, the Coach was channelling the Prime Minister. The five of us were…
Shipping, Us, And The Planet
How does Shipping, including Cruise Shipping impact us and the planet? In particular, where does Shipping stand, or should one say, float, on Climate Change?