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Fremantle’s Tourist Wheel Returns
The Fremantle Tourist Wheel located on Esplanade Reserve is set to continue on spinning for another 10 years, after Westshell Wheels & the City of Fremantle came to an agreement.
Why does your business need a marketing plan?
A marketing plan helps to set the rules for your brand and identify the tactics required to grow. Here are some more key functions that a marketing plan for small businesses will provide.
Finding Staff in Freo’s Lean Staff Market
Like we did, no doubt you too noticed the recent Job Ready, Barista Basics and Management Pathway advertising emanating from City of Fremantle and the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce in recent weeks.
Does this all mean what we think it means, that businesses around Freo are struggling to find staff for all sorts of jobs? Surely not!
Development Dilemma: Public Art Exemption Debate
In this video, we delve into the controversy surrounding a major developer's exemption from the Percent for Art scheme in Fremantle, Western Australia. John Dowson and Chrissie Maus share contrasting views. The video explores the impact of the exemption and if it is warranted given the $100 million injection into Fremantle and the broader implications. Viewers are encouraged to consider the balance between economic factors.
Workshops to boost tourism and hospitality workforce
We believe the only way to effect large-scale social change is by mobilising the powerful collective resources in our own backyard. So as part of these workshops, the FCC will be harnessing some of Fremantle's most famous and successful hospitality and tourism operators for our attendees to learn from firsthand.
A Day of Dylan for a good cause
To Celebrate Bobs 83rd Birthday and to raise funds for Kicking Goals For Kids, Freo.Social are gathering some of WA’s finest musicians for a Day Of Dylan. A show to to be missed.
Now more than ever reconciliation matters
To acknowledge Reconciliation Week 2024, the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce (FCC) is pleased to announce our momentous partnership with the Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
FREO HOSPITALITY’S MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS
Iconic Fremantle hospitality venue Little Creatures believes that supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their staff plays a huge role in their venue’s success. Little Creatures Operations Manager Mel Jacobs & Functions and Events Manager Nicole Clarke sat down with FRE-OH! Magazine to discuss how they support their staff to combat the major challenges of mental health and burnout in hospitality.
Fremantle Traffic Bridge - Road Closures
Find out about the road closures caused by the Fremantle Traffic Bridge Redevelopment.
Fremantle History Centre Now Open
The Fremantle History centre features material donated by the Fremante Chamber of Commerce.
Fremantle Ports Manjaree Indigenous Art Competition
Fremantle Ports presents the inauhural Fremantle Ports Manjaree Indigenous Art Competition
P&O Cruises injecting $29M into WA this year
P&O says it will inject $29 million into the Western Australian economy this year as it invites locals and tourists alike to embark on unforgettable journeys along WA’s stunning coastline. Image: @flotsamandjetsam6162
Artwalk Freo returns with biggest event yet
In late 2014, a small group of established Fremantle artists came together spontaneously with the idea to open their homes and studios to the public for one weekend. At short notice, over 400 people visited and Artwalk Freo was born. Artwalk Freo is back this year better than ever, spanning over 3 weekends in May.
Fremantle Inner Harbour dredging
Maintenance dredging is required to remove sediments that have accumulated in the Inner Harbour from the Swan River estuary since dredging was undertaken in 2010. The dredging will allow safe access for ships into the Inner Harbour, and ensure the berths remain deep enough for larger container vessels.
Draft Strategic Community Plan Ready for Public Comment
Feedback, comments, and ideas provided by the community through our Let's Talk, Freo! public engagement program have been incorporated into the draft SCP. Your feedback will help the City put the final touches on the language inside the draft document.
Easter Long Weekend Community Services 2024
Over the Easter long weekend period the following service providers and goodwill groups are operating for the community:
James Cameron: Challenging the Deep
Experience how James Cameron’s passion for understanding and exploring our oceans has shone a light on the least known place on earth.
Relocating services from the Fremantle Traffic Bridge
Swan River Crossings: Project Update