Archive for year: 2023

All I want for Christmas is – a new $17m crane
What a sight! This morning, just after 8am, a new container crane arrived in Fremantle. The $17 million ZPMC crane…
The Future of Fremantle – An opportunity to deliver a genuine, positive beachfront legacy for the public good
Thank you very much to Michael for convening this important gathering, and to Jane Bennett and colleagues, and the other…
Arrivederci Parlapa!
Freo folk are bereft. Where are we to go for the best homemade Italian pastas and fabulous sauces, accompanied by…
Changed parking arrangements at Victoria Quay over Christmas
Here’s the map just issued by Fremantle Ports showing where you can and can’t park near the ferry pick ups…
Azamara Journey Arrives in Freo
Here is Azamara Journey cruise ship arriving in Fremantle this morning at 8.30 am. Her arrival in Fremantle concludes a…
The Clipper 70s depart Freo!
After arriving in Freo at Fremantle Sailing Club late last week on the fourth leg of their Round the World…
From laggard to leader? Why Australia must phase out fossil fuel exports, starting now
For years large fossil fuel producers — including Australia — have expanded fossil fuel production while maintaining rhetorically that the…
Life onboard a Clipper 70 as she rounds the world
​All eleven 70-foot Clipper racing yachts have safely arrived at Fremantle Sailing Club, having completed Race 4: Marlow Roaring Forties…
Reflections on ‘Future Fremantle’ Shipping News Forum – The Good the Bad and the Ugly
5pm in the Old Customs House on a Wednesday night and we got a really good crowd. Just about a…
Is The COP28 Agreement Something To Write Home About?
As negotiators stagger towards their beds in Dubai and another year’s climate talks come to a close, it’s time to…