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25.01.2022 It's time to book your next tour or experience in Freo, with $100 vouchers on offer!

25.01.2022 We want to hear from you! We're calling for people who live, work or visit Freo to share their thoughts and concerns about climate change. Your feedback will help us understand how we can support our local community. Click the below to have your say by 18 October.

25.01.2022 Do you have an arts project or community initiative that can contribute to our COVID-19 recovery? Apply now: fremantle.wa.gov.au/grants Image: Kelsey Ashe Giambazis film Pearls and Blackbirds, projected on to the sails of Pearl Lugger 'Rose F' at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. Credit: Duncan Wright.

24.01.2022 Your Sunday plans are sorted! Head on down to South Freo for a fun family-friendly festival, featuring free kids activities, market stalls, food trucks and more to celebrate the Indian Festival of Lights. Check out the event listing below for all the details.

23.01.2022 Celebrate the launch of Containers for Change at Fremantle Recycling Centre with us! There will be a free sausage sizzle and drink on arrival, plus the first 50 people will also receive a free Ecobag - a handy waterproof bag that holds up to 100 containers.

22.01.2022 A free superhero secret mission trail is coming to Freo for the school holidays! Check out all the details below.

22.01.2022 Start planning your neighbourhood Christmas party! It's now easier to block off your street and host an event thanks to a new policy.

22.01.2022 Eskimo Joe's Kav Temperley shares some of his favourite things about his hometown Freo!

22.01.2022 Get ready Freo! There's a new brewery and distillery coming to town.

21.01.2022 Santa was spotted in Fremantle last week, adding all of the latest and greatest Christmas gifts to his sack. With independent retailers, great service, heritage lined streets and an inner city beach - what's not to love about Christmas shopping in Freo! Check out the lists by Visit Fremantle with gift ideas for him, her and the kids. Head to visitfremantle.com.au/christmas #thisisfremantle #freochristmas

21.01.2022 Head on down to Hilton Harvest Community Garden on Saturday 21 November for a day of family-fun! Enjoy live music, coffee, food trucks, a makers market, circus workshops, kids activities and plenty more. Check out all the details below.

21.01.2022 Twelve local projects have received a funding boost in our latest round of Arts and Community grants, including the Repair Cafe Fremantle and a spooky heritage tour!

21.01.2022 Spotted white boxes in the trees at Samson Park? The boxes are being used to capture feral honey bee swarms to prevent them from occupying tree hollows that could be used by native birds. The trapping is taking place from September to October, with the captured swarms placed into beehives.

21.01.2022 A new fig tree will soon be relocated to Kings Square to replace the much-loved Christmas Fig that had to be removed for safety reasons due to its deteriorating condition.

20.01.2022 Calling all local business owners and people that work within Fremantle! We're reviewing our Community Safety service and want to hear from our business community on how we can improve the awareness and access of the service. Whether youre a frequent user of the service, have only used it a handful of times or have never used it we want to hear from you. Visit the link below to share your thoughts by Sunday 25 October.

20.01.2022 OH POO! The City, along with many other local governments, have been experiencing a supply issue with the yellow flat pack doggy bags. We’re looking into alternative bags that are accepted in FOGO bins and we’re doing all we can to ensure the main dog exercise areas have some form of doggy bags for the time being. In the meantime, we encourage you to bring your own just in case!

20.01.2022 Spring has sprung! Join the Wildflower Society of WA Murdoch Branch for a free guided Wildflower Walk through Sir Frederick Samson Park this Sunday from 10am. Explore the bushland, learn about the different wildflowers and enjoy a cup of tea at the end.

19.01.2022 Only a week to go until we launch the ACROD Parking campaign This Bay Is Someone’s Day, along with 25 local governments and seven shopping centres across WA. The campaign highlights the impact that parking in an ACROD bay without a permit can have on someone’s day. Let’s all do the right thing and make everyone’s day brighter! Follow the campaign at This Bay Is Someone’s Day to be involved. #ThisBayIsSomeonesDay #ACRODParking #ProudPartner ... #ACRODParkingProgram #NDS See more

18.01.2022 Footy fever will hit Freo on the first weekend of October for the WAFL Grand Final! Head along to the game at Fremantle Oval or watch the live stream from Esplanade Reserve, featuring a program of family-friendly activities.

18.01.2022 Join us for One Day in Fremantle at Bathers Beach this Sunday 24 January from 8-10:30am. The family-friendly event will feature a traditional smoking ceremony, followed by a Nyoongar celebration dance, community barbeque and music at Kidogo Arthouse Fremantle. Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/oneday for more info.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to GP and senior lecturer at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Dr Ramya Raman, who has been awarded the 2020 City of Fremantle Aspire Award. In partnership with Business Events Perth, the award provides Dr Raman with a $5000 scholarship to attend a major international medical conference in New Zealand later this year.

18.01.2022 Starting 1 October, you can earn 10-cents for every eligible drink container you cash in! Simply drop your containers at Fremantle Recycling Centre or the City's Administration Building to collect your refund. By using our refund points, you will also help raise money to reinvest back into Freo. Visit https://bit.ly/2DOPGJf for more info.

17.01.2022 Over 9000 bikes are stolen in WA every year! Add your details to the free Bikelinc network, so police and your community can help return your bike to you in the event its stolen or lost.

17.01.2022 Fremantle Arts Centre's free Sunday Music series continues throughout March with a great new line up of WA acts. 7 March | Sunday Music: Timothy Nelson 14 March | Sunday Music: Marley Wynn 21 March | Sunday Music: Lucy Peach... 28 March | Sunday Music: Red Sand Beat Band + Galloping Foxleys Catch these free live gigs between 2-4pm, featuring a bar and food vendors or bring your own picnic to enjoy! Visit www.fac.org.au for more info.

16.01.2022 Over the past two months Fremantle tourism operators have taken part in a series of workshops to help them grow and develop their businesses.

16.01.2022 Get your weekly wrap up of news and events delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday! Sign up for our Freo Weekly e-newsletter and more at fremantle.wa.gov.au/subscribe.

15.01.2022 Check out all the exciting features of the new Fremantle Library, which is set to open early next year!

14.01.2022 You don’t have to be a Freo resident to experience Tamika’s speedy, sorting skills! Pop into the Fremantle Containers for Change Refund Point to cash in your containers; everyone is welcome, even your furry friends. Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/containersforchange for opening hours, location and more info.

14.01.2022 Have you tested out the new protected bike lane along Ord Street?

14.01.2022 The proposal for a 12-kilometre light rail line to connect Murdoch and Fremantle would include 15 stops and reduce commute times to 26 minutes. What do you think of the idea?

14.01.2022 Celebrate the launch of Fremantle Containers for Change with us this Saturday! Not only will you receive 10 cents for every eligible container you return, you will also receive a free sausage sizzle and drink on arrival. Plus the first 50 people will also get a free Ecobag, a handy waterproof bag that holds up to 100 containers!

13.01.2022 Fremantle Library will close an hour earlier this Sunday 27 September ahead of the WAFL Preliminary Final between South Fremantle Football Club and West Perth Football Club. The Library will instead be open from 11am-2pm.

13.01.2022 Town of East Fremantle residents can now make use of the full range of services at Fremantle Library!

13.01.2022 We've teamed up with St. Patrick's Community Support Centre to base a dedicated support worker at Fremantle Library for people experiencing homelessness or hardship. Read more about the WA first program below.

13.01.2022 Join us on 22 September as we host a seminar to explore how Fremantle and Western Australia can transition more quickly to a low carbon economy. The seminar will be facilitated by Mayor Brad Pettitt, with guest speakers throughout the evening.

12.01.2022 Freo residents can now dispose of their green waste free of charge at the Regional Resource Recovery Centre in Canning Vale. The new service is in addition to our green waste verge collections, weekly FOGO bin collections and free drop-offs at Fremantle Recycling Centre.

12.01.2022 Fremantle Arts Centre's free Sunday Music series returns next month, featuring some of WA's best musicians.

12.01.2022 Every year on 12 September people around the world celebrate Mindfulness Day through workshops, meditation groups or simply taking a few minutes out of their days to be mindful. Find local mindfulness activities in Freo, including yoga, mediation and other wellbeing programs through the Fremantle Community Directory and Diary below.

12.01.2022 Gather your little ones and join in on the fun at our free kids program Buster It's All About Play! The sessions run between 9:30am-11:30am on Wednesdays at Fremantle Arts Centre and on Fridays at Fremantle PCYC. Visit https://bit.ly/3llEqoD for more info.

12.01.2022 Get your burger fix! Short Order Burger Co has opened up a new licensed restaurant in the heart of Freo.

11.01.2022 Did you spot the massive Moreton Bay fig tree suspended in the air this morning? The tree was relocated to Kings Square and will become a focal point for a new play space, which is part of the $270 million renewal project in the heart of Fremantle. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3hTWwLj

11.01.2022 Unfortunately due to illness, today's Nyoongar Olympics for NAIDOC Week at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience. Instead we will be holding a special Free Film Friday screening of The Coolbaroo Club at 12.30pm. This is a must-see local film with many recognisable faces (and voices - such as Jazz singer, Lois Olney). The Coolbaroo Club lifts the lid on post-war race relations in Australia. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the film contains images and voices of deceased

10.01.2022 Santa Claus is coming to town! Snap your Christmas photo with Santa at Bathers Beach this festive season. Sessions are available every Saturday from 28 November - 19 December. Follow the link below to book your spot.

10.01.2022 Fremantle Markets is one of a host of local businesses, schools, sporting clubs and community groups to sign up as a collection point for Containers for Change WA, the new 10-cent refund scheme launching on 1 October. Read more here: https://bit.ly/35pPNWZ

10.01.2022 A big congrats to our newest Australian citizens to call Freo home! Our new Ausssies were welcomed with a ceremony at Coast Port Beach and an iconic WA sunset to close out the evening.

10.01.2022 We've relaunched our Small Business Capacity Building Program to provide free advice and support to local small businesses facing challenges in the wake of COVID-19. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3m7ZAqz

10.01.2022 Do you keep your cat indoors? We've teamed up with neighbouring councils to launch an education program to encourage responsible cat ownership and help protect our native wildlife.

09.01.2022 Works to restore Port Beach and reopen access paths in preparation for summer are now finished!

09.01.2022 Do you know someone who has demonstrated outstanding contributions in reconciliation and community leadership? Nominate them for our inaugural Sealin Garlett Community Leadership Award, which will be presented during our NAIDOC Week (8-15 November) celebrations. Nominate here: https://bit.ly/3hZr6UG

09.01.2022 The speed limit along Leighton Beach Boulevard has been reduced from 50 to 40 kilometres per hour to create a safer road environment for all.

09.01.2022 There was a parade of yellow at Fremantle Oval today with Fremantle Hospital organising three walks for R U OK Day to support mental health. Today is a great reminder to regularly check in on your family, friends and colleagues. Visit www.ruok.org.au to learn more.

08.01.2022 Garage Sale Trail is back for 2020! It's one gigantic weekend of money-making, planet-saving fun happening in Freo and right across Australia from 21-22 November. Host a sale and make some money from your unwanted stuff, or shop the trail and find a bargain. Register your sale at garagesaletrail.com.au/cityoffremantle.

08.01.2022 We've recently launched a new pilot program for young people aged 13-25. Check it out Wednesday and Friday arvos, there'll be upcycling and candle making workshops, plus a casual outdoor acoustic jam space. Details

08.01.2022 Join us on Monday 21 September for International Day of Peace as we unveil a special plaque donated to the City by the Mayor of Hiroshima.

07.01.2022 Ahoy! Applications are now open for our fully-funded Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Scholarships. The first scholarship is available for young people with intellectual, mild physical or a sensory disability, and the second scholarship is for a support person to assist a person with disability on board. Visit https://bit.ly/2J9eaPE to apply before 4 December.

06.01.2022 Resident perks! Receive 50% off the locally developed ClimateClever Homes App to help monitor your carbon footprint and save money on utility bills. Visit https://bit.ly/3bJ7RfO for more info.

06.01.2022 It's almost time to start clearing out old junk from around the home, with our annual bulk waste verge collection kicking off from 1 February. For a list of items that will be collected, visit https://bit.ly/38Xp2dT.

06.01.2022 Join us on 22 September for an evening of insightful presentations on how WA and the Fremantle community can transition to a low-carbon economy and help tackle climate change.

05.01.2022 Join us for our Remembrance Day Memorial Service on Wednesday 11 November from 10:30am at Monument Hill to pay respects to those who fought for the nation.

05.01.2022 Get ready for Containers for Change launching 1 October! Check out the handy graphics below to make sure your containers are eligible for a 10-cent refund. Visit https://bit.ly/35qWCHG for the full list of accepted containers.

05.01.2022 We've beaten our water saving target by more than double!

04.01.2022 A mature Moreton Bay fig tree was lifted out of the ground along Ord Street today and will be relocated to Kings Square tomorrow morning. The new tree will replace the much-loved 'Christmas Fig', which had to be removed for safety reasons due to its deteriorating condition.

04.01.2022 Online bookings are now open for the 2021 January Holiday Swimming Program at Fremantle Leisure Centre! Fast track your child's swimming progress with a fun five-day swim series. Lessons take place over one week from Monday-Friday and at the same time each day. Visit https://bit.ly/3mP1JHd for more info and to book.

04.01.2022 The Fremantle Running Festival is happening right in the heart of Freo and down the Cappuccino Strip this Sunday 8 November from 7-10:30am. Please be advised there will be a number of road closures in place for this event, including South Terrace. Visit https://bit.ly/2GA58KI for more info.

03.01.2022 You can make a difference in your local community by getting involved with your local community Friends group. You’ll meet new people, develop lasting friendships and have fun! For more info visit https://bit.ly/36PIcjG. #dogoodfeelgood #volunteering

03.01.2022 Catch a Fringe World Festival show right here in Freo, featuring the very best of comedy, circus, cabaret, music and art! Check out the line up below.

03.01.2022 Fremantle Ports is throwing open the doors to the Fremantle Passenger Terminal this Sunday! The terminal is must-see for those interested in migrant history, cruise shipping, art and mid-century design and architecture. We'll also be hosting a pop up stall on the day to add your memories to our Shaping Fremantle map: a celebration of Freo's migrant heritage. Visit mysay.fremantle.wa.gov.au/migrants to learn more about the project.

02.01.2022 Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, get outdoors, enjoy some exercise and be a part of something special. You can make a difference in your local community by joining your local community Friends groups.... Visit https://bit.ly/36PIcjG to see the list of local groups! #dogoodfeelgood

01.01.2022 An exciting new bakery and general store is set to open its doors in North Fremantle later this year.

01.01.2022 ***CORRECTION: We got too excited and jumped the gun! The official opening is December 9*** Welcome back to Freo, Spotlight! The new store along Adelaide Street will open tomorrow, 26 November.

01.01.2022 Head on down to Kings Square tonight for the Fremantle Long Table Christmas Markets. Enjoy live music and food trucks, all while getting your Christmas shopping sorted.

01.01.2022 Join us for our family-friendly One Day in Fremantle event this Sunday 24 January from 8am. A traditional smoking ceremony will be the focus of the day, followed by a Nyoongar celebration dance, a community barbeque and music at Kidogo Arthouse Fremantle.