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Penny Lane Music Workshop leading the Town's first community parade
Congratulations - Another successful George Street Festival!
A huge congratulations to everyone involved in East Fremantle's George Street Festival! Thank you to our hardworking Town of East Fremantle staff, volunteers and community partners.
Thanks also for the support from Lotterywest and Fremantle Ports - see you again next year!
Some photos of the Festival can be found on the Town of East Fremantle Festival webpage
Supported by:
 
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Pictured: Terry Paparone (fifth from the left in the back row) with colleagues at his farewell.
Farewell after 46 years - Terry Paparone, Manager of Finance and Administration
The Town of East Fremantle recently said farewell to Terry Paparone, Manager of Finance and Administration after 46 years of service to the Town. Commencing as a rates officer in 1974 Terry saw many changes to the way local government does business. In his speech, Mayor Jim O’Neill commended him for his commitment, professionalism and hard work at the Town, and on behalf of the Town wished him all the very best in his retirement. He will be missed.
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Annual Christmas Dinner for Long-time Seniors
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The Town celebrated the contribution made by our long-time senior residents at the annual Christmas Luncheon at the Swan Yacht Club this week. Over 155 locals enjoyed a delicious meal and catching up with friends.
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Pictured: Mrs Lilian Martin, 100 years of age, was the honoured guest and assisted Mayor Jim O'Neill with cutting the Christmas Cake.
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Rubbish and Recycling Service Changes over Christmas and New Year
The following changes to rubbish/recycling collections will occur during the Christmas/New Year period.
- Monday 23 December – normal service
- Tuesday 24 December – normal service
- Wednesday - Christmas Day – No collection - 25 December service to be collected on Thursday, 26 December
- Thursday, 26 December service to be collected on Friday, 27 December
- Friday, 27 December service to be collected on Saturday, 28 December
- Monday 30 December - normal service
- Tuesday 31 December – normal service
- Wednesday – New Years Day – No collection – 1 January service to be collected on Thursday, 2 January
- Thursday, 2 January service to be collected on Friday, 3 January 2020
- Friday, 3 January service to be collected on Saturday, 4 January 2020
Please note that Suez will not return to bins that are not placed out for collection on the alternative dates as stated above.
For all enquiries phone Suez (Council’s contractor) on (08) 9350 7189
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Tips to help you reduce waste over Christmas/New Year
1. Give gifts that have long life-spans, can be easily recycled and don’t come in excessive packaging.
2. Give the gift of an experience which will last as a great memory into the future.
3. Buy locally made products and support your local community.
4. Buy quality Christmas decorations that can be stored and re-used or even better, try making your own.
5. Use paper wrapping rather than foil or plastic and save wrapping you received for reuse next year.
6. When entertaining guests, help them separate their waste by labelling your bins.
7. Minimise food waste by only buying what you need, serve smaller portions and store or freeze leftovers.
8. Put recycling in loose, flatten boxes and take soft plastic to Woolworths and Coles REDcycle bins.
9. Donate unwanted gifts or give them to friends and family
10. Don’t forget to use the Fremantle Recycle Centre to dispose of any large recyclable items. For opening hours and items accepted check the City of Fremantle website
For more great tips and information on how to recycle visit the Recycle Right website
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The Town of East Fremantle Administration will be closed on the following dates:
- Friday 20 December from 12noon - open again Monday 23 December from 8:30am
- Tuesday 24 December from 12noon - Open again Thursday 2 January from 8:30am
- For all emergencies please phone 000 - for the Duty Ranger Service please phone 08 9339 9339 for details.
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Two New Car Park Facilities - work underway
The Town of East Fremantle has engaged Prime Civil to undertake the following car park construction in the Town of East Fremantle:
- Car parking facilities in Wauhop Road adjacent to the Tricolore Community Centre - approximately 57 new car parking bays
- Turnaround in the John Tonkin Park Car Park
Work is underway and is scheduled to be completed later this month. The Town apologises for any inconvenience and asks residents, motorists and park user to take care when in the vicinity of the works. For more information go to the Town's website here
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Fire Mitigation Work Underway
The Town of East Fremantle has engaged contractors to undertake the removal of debris and flammable vegetation from selected areas in the Locke Reserve, Merv Cowan Reserve, Niergarup Reserve and Jerrat Drive Reserve. Town of East Fremantle staff have been liaising with landowners directly adjacent to the affected areas and work is currently underway. To view a copy of the areas, go to to the Town's website here.
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Town of East Fremantle Bans Glyphosate
The Town of East Fremantle has banned the use of glyphosate based products in all Town controlled public spaces, parks and reserves. Employees and contractors will be required to use alternative weed eradication sprays, such as Localsafe and Slasher, which are both glyphosate free. Mayor Jim O'Neill said that whilst glyphosate is available, people will continue to use it. The potential risk to residents, children, Council staff, fauna and our pets is easily avoided by not using glyphosate. Council has also made provision in the current financial year budget for the purchase of a weed spraying (foam) unit that does not use glyphosate based products. For more information please contact the Town via phone on (08) 9339 9339 or email admin@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au
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"Highway to Hell" Perth Festival finale on Sunday 1 March 2020
Bring the family and stake your claim along 10km of open highway for a special art, music and entertainment event to celebrate Perth’s connection to late, great AC/DC front man Bon Scott.
Highway to Hell is brought to you in partnership with the Cities of Melville and Fremantle and the Town of East Fremantle and is a free event made possible by the generous support of the State Government through Lotterywest, Tourism WA and other agencies.
For more details about 'Highway to Hell' visit the the Town's website here or Perth Festival webpage here
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Warning - Red Imported Fire Ant Detection in Fremantle
Surveillance at Fremantle Ports and surrounds is ongoing after an invasive ant species was detected at a tenant property at Fremantle Ports. Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) is considered one of the world's worst invasive ant species, as it can form ‘super colonies’ with multiple queens that can spread quickly, posing significant threat to the environment, agriculture, the economy, human health and Australia’s outdoor lifestyle. To find out more and about how you can help click here
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Fremantle Recycling Centre - Free to Residents
Via a shared service arrangement, the Fremantle Recycling Centre provides a free service to all East Fremantle residents for dropping off bulk goods through the year at no charge (some exclusions do apply). Take advantage of this service over the Festive Season for any of your extra recycling! For opening times and more details about the Fremantle Recycling Centre, go to the City of Fremantle website .
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Heritage Trail Tea Towels for Sale - Order Yours Now!
The Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail Tea Towels are ON SALE NOW!
These high quality, ethically sourced cotton tea towels, printed in full colour have the Town's local heritage building sketches printed on one side.
Order now online ($17.50 each incl postage within Australia) via https://www.trybooking.com/556720
Or pay $12.50 over the counter at the Town Hall Administration Office.
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Mooring Pens for Lease
The Town of East Fremantle currently has available 4 x 10m and 6 x 8m pens for lease. The pens are located on Riverside Road, opposite T he Left Bank - read more
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QUick Links
Click on the links below for:
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Here are some of the events and activities happening in December:
- What's on at the Duke of George - a number of events are scheduled
- Lions Club Riverside Markets
- Glyde In - A Capella Choir
For details and more events and activities listed on our website, click here
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Meetings - Council and Committee
- 10 December 2019 - Council Meeting
- No meetings have been scheduled for January 2020
All Council meetings are held at the Town Hall, unless stated otherwise. For a schedule of meetings and to view Minutes and Agendas please click here
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