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Posted 10 April 2026 Review of Local Laws under s3.16 Local Government Act 1995

Posted 09 April 2026 Be part of the vision for a shared space in George Street

Registrations for a community design workshop for the future of George Street are now open.

Posted 03 April 2026 Interim variation to Football Licence allows temporary fence for WAFL game days

Council has approved an interim variation to a clause in its licence agreement with the East Fremantle Football Club.

Posted 02 April 2026 Public Notice – Dog Exercise Area Conditions of Use

At its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 February, Council resolved to give public notice of its intention to specify the dog park located at East Fremantle Community Park as a dog exercise area, subject to time-based restrictions.

Posted 31 March 2026 Special Council Meeting - 2 April 2026

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 2 April from 6pm.

Posted 24 March 2026 Community Assistance Grant boosts essential equipment

East Fremantle Junior Cricket Club were awarded a $2,000 Community Assistance Grant for new cricket balls.

Posted 23 March 2026 Art, identity and belonging: The inspiring journey of Olga Cironis

Introducing long-time resident, multi-disciplinary visual artist, Olga Cironis.

Posted 19 March 2026 Public comment to be invited on potential fence at East Fremantle Community Park

The proposal has been put forward by the East Fremantle Football Club following direction from WA Football

Posted 18 March 2026 New approach to verge collections to be trialled in East Fremantle

The Town is set to trial a new, flexible and responsive bulk verge waste collection service from 1 July 2026.

Posted 17 March 2026 East Freo welcomes new citizens

Sixteen residents have officially become Australian Citizens this week.

Posted 16 March 2026 Fremantle’s Samson Tree & Wildlife Festival to launch WA Tree Festival

A free community event will be held at Sir Frederick Samson Memorial Park on Saturday 11 April

Posted 13 March 2026 Apply for a street tree today

Street tree applications are open until Thursday 30 April.

Posted 12 March 2026 Share your ideas at our Events Strategy Workshop

Join us for a hands-on workshop to help shape our new Events Strategy

Posted 11 March 2026 Sustainable events encourage greener living this month

A range of sustainability focused events are on offer this month.

Posted 05 March 2026 Public Notice: George and Hubble Street intersection temporarily closed for workshop

A temporary road closure in place at the George Street and Hubble Street intersection from 12 noon to 4pm on Wednesday 11 March for a Streets Alive Masterclass.

Posted 03 March 2026 Review of Local Laws under s3.16 Local Government Act 1995

The Town is reviewing a number of its Local Laws.

Posted 27 February 2026 Statement relating to Dog Exercise Area at East Fremantle Community Park

The Town wishes to clarify the process around changing the use of the dog park area on WAFL Match Days.

Posted 27 February 2026 Public comment open for East Street Social Housing Project

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) is inviting residents in the Town of East Fremantle to provide their comments on the East Street residential apartment development proposal.

Posted 26 February 2026 New access steps and replacement wooden planks coming soon for Lee Park

The Town has removed some access steps on the combination play unit and the swings at Lee Park for safety reasons.

Posted 26 February 2026 Interactive workshops to consider future concepts for Town Centre

Residents and business owners in and around the Town of East Fremantle’s Town Centre are invited to have their say on the future of the Town Centre.

Posted 20 February 2026 Statement from Town of East Fremantle regarding WA Football decision on fence for WAFL games

WA Football has advised that perimeter control is now required in order for WAFL games to continue to be played at East Fremantle Community Park.

Posted 19 February 2026 Feel the beat in East Fremantle this Sat

Grab your dancing shoes and picnic rugs and settle in for a night of live music, summer activities, and food at East Freo Bites and Beats.

Posted 11 February 2026 WA Football to provide further information about fencing arrangements for local WAFL games

The Town awaits further communication regarding fencing arrangements for local WAFL games.

Posted 04 February 2026 Statement from the Town regarding sale of Leeuwin Barracks

The Federal Government has announced it will be selling Leeuwin Barracks as part of a national review of the Defence department’s assets.

Posted 02 February 2026 Are you a waste warrior?

Residents can now test their waste sorting skills with a free, online game.

Posted 02 February 2026 An update on the Town’s 2024/25 Annual Report and Annual Electors’ Meeting

Read a statement from the Town regarding the delay in finalising the Annual Report by 31 December 2025.

Posted 21 January 2026 East Freo Bites and Beats celebrates culture and connection

East Fremantle Community Park will transform into a hive to music, summer activities and food on Saturday 21 February.

Posted 19 January 2026 Help shape our plan for our future

Town of East Fremantle residents, businesses and community groups are invited to join one of two Council Plan Community Workshops on Monday 16 February.

Posted 16 January 2026 Submit a name suggestion for our newsletter for a chance to win

Help us re-name our printed newsletter for a chance to win a $150 gift voucher to an East Fremantle business of your choice.

Posted 12 January 2026 Norm McKenzie river wall and plaza upgrade

Construction works on the Norm McKenzie river wall and plaza will commence soon.

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