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Posted 28 October 2025 Celebrate National Recycling Week with a free yoga session

Join a free yoga session on Saturday 8 November to celebrate National Recycling Week.

Posted 20 October 2025 Have your say on the future of community events

Community members are invited to complete a short online survey about events in the Town.

Posted 20 October 2025 Town welcomes new Mayor and six Councillors

The Mayor and new Council members will be sworn in on 21 October 2025.

Posted 20 October 2025 Public Notice: Special Council Meeting

A Special Council Meeting will be held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025 in the Council Chamber.

Posted 08 October 2025 Community voices help shape new vision for George Street

A Place Plan Vision and Community Action Plan for George Street has been released, marking the next chapter in shaping George Street together.

Posted 01 October 2025 East Fremantle gears up for Tour de Freo

Residents are invited to gear up for a Tour de Freo on Sunday 12 October from 8am to 12pm.

Posted 24 September 2025 Pet registration and renewals due soon

Cat and dog registration renewal notices will be sent to pet owners in October.

Posted 22 September 2025 Expressions of Interest for Independent External Members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

The Town is seeking suitably qualified and skilled persons to be appointed as external representatives to the Town's Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).

Posted 22 September 2025 Silas Street Dog Park remains closed

Residents are advised that the Silas Street Dog Park will remain closed until further notice.

Posted 19 September 2025 Crosswalk attendant honoured for 25 years of dedication to community

After 25 years, a local traffic warden has hung up his hi-vis and lollipop in exchange for retirement.

Posted 18 September 2025 Statement from Town of East Fremantle

This week, a motion was adopted by Council relating to recent public comments regarding the Town meeting its governance obligations. The statement from the Town of East Fremantle is as follows:

Posted 17 September 2025 East Freo ranked as top place to live and own a business

The results are in from our 2025 community scorecard.

Posted 16 September 2025 East Freo’s social tapestry gets even brighter

East Fremantle’s vibrant community has grown even richer with the addition of 19 new Australian Citizens this week.

Posted 01 September 2025 Save the date: East Freo Bites and Beats

An opportunity to unwind, socialise and enjoy the best of East Fremantle as summer draws to a close.

Posted 27 August 2025 Town welcomes elimination final at East Fremantle Community Park

The Town of East Fremantle is thrilled that our local WAFL team, the East Fremantle Football Club (Sharks), will host an elimination final game at their home ground on Sunday 31 August. The East Fremantle community is advised that in coming days, the grounds may look a little different as a temporary fence is erected around the oval.

Posted 26 August 2025 Call for passionate community members to nominate for Council

Nominations to run for Council will open on Thursday 28 August.

Posted 22 August 2025 Town proud to support Fremantle Biennale - Sanctuary 25

The festival will run from 13 to 30 November and include Vespers at John Tonkin Reserve.

Posted 19 August 2025 Queensland fruity fly eradicated from southern suburbs

The Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) has successfully been eradicated from Perth's southern suburbs.

Posted 11 August 2025 Help create a better Town of East Fremantle

Community members aged 18 and over are invited to participate in the 2025 MARKYT ® Community Scorecard.

Posted 05 August 2025 Public Notice: Local Government Ordinary Elections - Close of Enrolments

Enrolments close 5pm Friday 22 August.

Posted 01 August 2025 Community helping to shape George Street Place Plan

Seventy community members from the Plympton area have shared their vision for George Street.

Posted 29 July 2025 River safety and emergency response times to be improved with BEN signs

Beach Emergency Number signs have been installed at 12 locations in the Town.

Posted 22 July 2025 Six new life jackets on-board for East Freo canoe club

Para-canoeing is set to become more accessible and safer in East Fremantle thanks to a recent funding boost.

Posted 15 July 2025 Community invited to help shape future of George Street

The Town invites community members in the George Street area to a community workshop on Tuesday 29 July.

Posted 04 July 2025 Public Notice: Special Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday 8 July

Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday 8 July at 6.30pm.

Posted 03 July 2025 East Freo Town Hall to come alight for NAIDOC Week

Town of East Fremantle is set to light up its Town Hall and host two free kids' craft sessions in honour of NAIDOC Week.

Posted 30 June 2025 Planning Scheme Amendment No. 20 (Short-term Rental Accommodation) changes

Council resolved to initiate Amendment No. 20 (Short-term Rental Accommodation) to Local Planning Scheme No. 3.

Posted 27 June 2025 NAIDOC Week Kids' Craft Morning

Due to popular demand, a second NAIDOC Week craft session has been added for the morning of Thursday 10 July.

Posted 25 June 2025 Sustainability, infrastructure and wellbeing at heart of adopted budget

Council’s commitment to sustainability, infrastructure upgrades and community wellbeing were some of the highlights adopted in the Town of East Fremantle’s 2025/26 Budget.

Posted 23 June 2025 Wauhop Park transformation reignites pride

The Town investment in a major redevelopment of a community football club has reignited pride and passion among young female players.

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