City of Fremantle

01/09/2026

A creative city is one where artists and creatives have opportunities to create, collaborate and share their ideas, supported by welcoming community networks and public spaces that encourage cultural expression.

This year's budget includes $4.6 million to support our creative community and deliver events, programs and initiatives that celebrate Walyalup/Fremantle’s unique cultural identity. It also supports the operation of key arts and culture venues as welcoming places for artistic expression, learning and exchange, creating opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to participate as artists, audiences, lifelong learners and community members.

By celebrating the diverse histories, cultures and stories that shape our community, while connecting people with contemporary creative practice, we strengthen social connection, foster a sense of belonging and build shared understanding. These investments help ensure that creativity continues to enrich community life, attract visitors, support local businesses, and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive city.

Discover the key highlights from the 2026–27 Budget and find out what it means for you. https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/your-city-and-council/budget-and-rates/budget-highlights-2026-27/

01/09/2026

♻️ Have you been recycling your wine bottles? Juice pouches? Or flavoured milk cartons? They’re now accepted through Containers for Change so get to it!

💸 As a community, Freo recycled over 569K containers in July, returning $56,900 back into your pockets! 🙌

Containers for Change refund point hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: 8am–4.30pm
Sat: 10am–4pm
Sun: 12pm–4pm
(Closed on public holidays)

01/09/2026

🤸‍♀️ ⚽ Calling young Freo athletes! 🎾 🤾‍♀️

Are you working towards competing at a national or international level? ✈️🌏
We want to help you get there! Apply for our Youth Athlete Scholarship and receive:

💸 $200 to put towards expenses
🏋️ 10-session pass to Fremantle Leisure Centre
🥦 Nutrition education session
🗣️ Peer networking with fellow local athletes
🚨 First round closes 15 September 2026.

Apply today |

Find out more about accessing sports and recreation grants and support.

31/08/2026

This week in Freo 🔽

📚 Acclaimed author Patrick Marlborough talks about his new novel Nock Loose with journalist Danielle Raffaele

🖼️ Last chance to check out ‘Dimond Chin Slop’ a new exhibit from local artists Trevor Bly and Patrick Doherty

🏡 Hilton’s Community Garage Sale returns for its third year on Saturday

And more!!

🔗 For all the finer details | https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/arts-and-culture/whats-on/?page=1&pagesize=12

28/08/2026

🌳🍂 It’s about time for a busy bee in the backyard folks!

We will be visiting your neighbourhoods soon to collect unwanted bulk green organics.

🅰️ Monday 7 Sept 2026:
• Fremantle (excluding the CBD)
• North Fremantle
• White Gum Valley
• O’Connor
• Hilton (north of South Street)

🅱️ Monday 14 Sept 2026:
• South Fremantle
• Beaconsfield
• Samson
• Hilton (south of South Street)

🏡 Place accepted green waste on your own verge no earlier than three days before your collection begins.

For more information, please visit |

Find out more about the City's bulk garden organics verge collection service.

28/08/2026

🍦 This weekend, in partnership with Sweet Spot Freo, Visit Fremantle is giving away 50 FREE SCOOPS of gelato to the first 50 kids who stop by! 🤯

This sweet treat is strictly for the kiddos (sorry grown-ups), and it's first in, best dressed... so don't be late!

🕐 From 10am

For T&C's | https://www.visitfremantle.com.au/terms-conditions?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

28/08/2026

📚 Such a fun morning at Buster at the Fremantle Library celebrating Children’s Book Week!

Can you recognise which book characters our awesome library staff have dressed up as? 🩷🐛👩‍🌾🐶

28/08/2026

💜💜Thanks for coming to Fremantle ABC News Breakfast 💜💜

We enjoyed showing off our beautiful city and the fantastic people who live, work and play within it.

27/08/2026

Highlights from the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 26 August 2026

Council met on Wednesday night, here are some highlights of what was discussed and decided:

⚓ Approved (with a big Heave-ho!) the closure of the Cappuccino Strip for public viewing should the Fremantle Dockers reach the big dance, and provided funding for the grand final activation
🅿️ Approved three public carparks to continue operating in the West End for another two years
🦺Nominated members for the Coastal Hazard Rizk Management Adaption Plan Working Group
🌇 Provided a response to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage on the proposed MRS amendment to lift the Urban Deferment Request in North Freo, setting out the City's priorities for the area
📄 Adopted the Corporate Plan 2026-30
📈 Adopted the Long Term Financial Plan 2026-36
✏️ Dealt with two local planning applications
❔ Took public questions on various agenda items and the Hilton Park Masterplan

To see all agenda items or watch a recording of the meeting as well as minutes from previous council meetings, visit: https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/your-city-and-council/about-council/agendas-and-minutes/?page=1&pagesize=12