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East Fremantle's George Street Festival on pause for 2025
Posted 19 March 2025 East Fremantle's George Street Festival on pause for 2025

The Town of East Fremantle has reluctantly decided to pause East Fremantle’s George Street Festival for 2025.

Local rowing club in ‘oar’ of new equipment
Posted 19 March 2025 Local rowing club in ‘oar’ of new equipment

A local rowing club is rowing its way to success after receiving a $2,438 grant to purchase new high-performance oars.

Canadian couple become Australian Citizens
Posted 18 March 2025 Canadian couple become Australian Citizens

Twelve East Fremantle residents became Australian Citizens at a ceremony on Monday 17 March.

Green waste collections commencing soon
Posted 10 March 2025 Green waste collections commencing soon

Green waste collections will begin across the Town on Monday 7 April. 

Town pleased to see HMAS Perth (I) Memorial officially open
Posted 28 February 2025 Town pleased to see HMAS Perth (I) Memorial officially open

A permanent memorial dedicated to the memory of the HMAS Perth (I) and USS Houston was officially opened on Saturday 1 March.

Sustainability to be improved at four key buildings
Posted 27 February 2025 Sustainability to be improved at four key buildings

Nearly $800,000 will be invested into rooftop solar panels on four key Council buildings.

Register for a free business advisory session with the Small Business
Posted 19 February 2025 Register for a free business advisory session with the Small Business Development Corporation

Small businesses in the Town can register to speak to a Small Business Development Corporation advisor on Tuesday 25 March.

Silas Street Dog Park temporarily closed
Posted 18 February 2025 Silas Street Dog Park temporarily closed

The Town of East Fremantle has temporarily closed the reserve following detection of bonded asbestos.

Green your verge this winter 
Posted 17 February 2025 Green your verge this winter 

Apply for a street tree by Wednesday 30 April to receive a tree in the winter months.

Town of East Fremantle appoints Jaqueline Scott to lead Technical
Posted 11 February 2025 Town of East Fremantle appoints Jaqueline Scott to lead Technical Services team

Jaqueline will commence on Wednesday 5 March.

East Fremantle Community Park officially open
Posted 03 February 2025 East Fremantle Community Park officially open

East Fremantle Community Park was officially opened by the Honourable Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia during a colourful community celebration on Saturday afternoon.

Premier set to officially open new community park in East Fremantle
Posted 31 January 2025 Premier set to officially open new community park in East Fremantle

The newly redeveloped East Fremantle Community Park will be officially opened on Saturday 1 February.

You're invited: East Fremantle Community Park Opening Celebration
Posted 28 January 2025 You're invited: East Fremantle Community Park Opening Celebration

Town of East Fremantle residents and visitors are invited to join us for the official opening of the East Fremantle Community Park on Saturday 1 February from 4pm to 8pm at 1 Carnaby Close, East Fremantle. 

Shared path on Fremantle Traffic Bridge to close
Posted 20 December 2024 Shared path on Fremantle Traffic Bridge to close

The shared path on the Fremantle Traffic Bridge will permanently close to pedestrians and cyclists from January 2025.

Public Notice: Annual Electors' Meeting
Posted 11 December 2024 Public Notice: Annual Electors' Meeting

The Annual Electors' Meeting will be held on Wednesday 29 January 2025.

Town of East Fremantle welcomes Executive Manager Regulatory Services,
Posted 09 December 2024 Town of East Fremantle welcomes Executive Manager Regulatory Services, Fraser Henderson

Fraser will join the Town in late January.

Queensland Fruit Fly Detection and Quarantine Zone
Posted 09 December 2024 Queensland Fruit Fly Detection and Quarantine Zone

DPIRD has declared a Red Zone Quarantine Area for parts of The Town to support efforts to stop the spread of Queensland Fruit Fly.

ABC Perth Breakfast broadcasting live from East Freo
Posted 25 November 2024 ABC Perth Breakfast broadcasting live from East Freo

Head down to Cool Beans Cafe early on Wednesday 27 November or listen to the live broadcast on 720 ABC Perth from 5am.

Curfew’s Rocking Hour: Teen band set to rock George Street
Posted 21 November 2024 Curfew’s Rocking Hour: Teen band set to rock George Street

Local rock band, Curfew, is set to light up the Youth Stage at this year’s East Fremantle’s George Street Festival on Sunday 1 December.

Bulk waste collection coming soon
Posted 15 November 2024 Bulk waste collection coming soon

Bulk waste collections will begin from Monday 9 December.

Town's festive season opening hours
Posted 14 November 2024 Town's festive season opening hours

The Town will close at 12 noon Friday 13 December and again at noon on Friday 20 December.

Look Local this festive season
Posted 13 November 2024 Look Local this festive season

Look local to give the gift of local jobs and family income.

Countdown on for East Freo’s favourite event
Posted 06 November 2024 Countdown on for East Freo’s favourite event

Our much-celebrated community event that has run for over three decades along the historic George Street heritage precinct is set to return from 11am to 6pm on Sunday 1 December.

Riverside Road upgrade project works commencing
Posted 01 November 2024 Riverside Road upgrade project works commencing

Works to upgrade Riverside Road adjacent to the Leeuwin boat ramp will begin on Monday 4 November.

Grant funding for river wall upgrades secured
Posted 30 October 2024 Grant funding for river wall upgrades secured

Town of East Fremantle has secured a $133,000 Riverbank grant from the State Government for river wall upgrades and plaza works at Norm McKenzie Reserve.

East Fremantle Football Club on the move to East Fremantle Community Park
Posted 29 October 2024 East Fremantle Football Club on the move to East Fremantle Community Park

The Town of East Fremantle and East Fremantle Football Club have agreed to the terms of the sublease at East Fremantle Community Park, and we look forward to the Sharks moving into the new facilities from

PUP Dog Litter campaign launched
Posted 25 October 2024 PUP Dog Litter campaign launched

The Town has joined six other local governments in a three-month pilot campaign to encourage dog owners to responsibly dispose of doggy litter from public areas.

East Fremantle family celebrates new Australian Chapter after 14 years
Posted 22 October 2024 East Fremantle family celebrates new Australian Chapter after 14 years

An East Fremantle family officially became ‘Aussies’, marking a significant milestone of their 14-year journey in Australia.

Electrified homes opened their doors last weekend
Posted 22 October 2024 Electrified homes opened their doors last weekend

Town of East Fremantle and City of Fremantle residents interested in transitioning to an all-electric home had the chance to view electrified homes in East Fremantle on Sunday.

Statement regarding East Fremantle Football Club arrangements for East
Posted 03 October 2024 Statement regarding East Fremantle Football Club arrangements for East Fremantle Community Park

The Town of East Fremantle is focused on seeing the East Fremantle Football Club return to their home ground by the end of this year, so they can commence playing at East Fremantle Oval and the Club’s teams are positioned to deliver strong performances during the 2025 WAFL season.

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