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

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

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

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.

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

Council have agreed to begin the process of preparing a new Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS 4)

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 24 June to consider the Long Term Financial Plan and Budget.

The seeds of sustainability are set to be sowed with the arrival of over 2000 native plants to be planted across the Town of East Fremantle in the coming months.

The new schedule of fees and charges will see a 4.95% increase to most fees and charges effective from 1 July, with some additional increases being applied to mooring pen and parking fees.

Intermittent lane closures with a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h are required on the following roads in coming weeks.

The Town is seeking expressions of interest from community members who are willing to volunteer to be part of two committees.

Town of East Fremantle proudly supports this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme “Bridging Now to Next” which reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.

Council, at its Ordinary Meeting of 20 May 2025 adopted the 2025/26 Schedule of Fees and Charges. 

Ratepayers from the Town of East Fremantle are invited to comment on proposed differential rates for the 2025-26 financial year.

Find out about the latest roadworks update and night closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge.

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, read about local volunteer Jono Farmer's volunteering experience.

The Town recently received advice that the Western Australin Planning Commission has endorsed advertising of the Revised Draft Position Statement – Child Care Premises.

Expressions of interest to join the Town's Climate Action Reference Group (CARG) has been extended until Wednesday 21 May.

A free RAC Bike Workshop will be held at the East Fremantle Community Park on Saturday 14 June.

Silas Street dog park will remain closed until further notice while the Town continues to liaise with the landowner, Main Roads.

Residents can green their garden with subsidised native plants this month.

The State Government has announced critical changes to the Fremantle road network in preparation for the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge in early 2026.

Town of East Fremantle is proud to announce that it has been re-endorsed as a Gold Waterwise Council for a third year.

We’re looking for passionate community members to join the Town of East Fremantle’s Climate Action Reference Group (CARG).

Please be advised of ongoing and upcoming traffic changes.

The Town of East Fremantle wishes the Sharks' teams all the best for their home ground return.

Sculpture at Bathers (S@B6) is back and kicks off this weekend.

The Town invites residents to have their say on two community consultations.

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

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