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Fremantle business leader and advocate Chrissie Maus, CEO of the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce, has been named the recipient of the 2026 THIS IS FREMANTLE Aspire Award. The award, delivered in partnership with Business Events Perth, supports local leaders to attend international conferences and events that foster professional development, global connections and opportunities for future business events in Fremantle.

Just in time for the summer visitor season, the new Walyalup Bridge has reopened, providing improved access to Fremantle and another reason for visitors to make the port city part of their festive season plans.

In June 2026, the City of Fremantle launched 50 Ways to Freo, a destination marketing campaign designed to encourage visitors to rediscover the city and support local businesses during the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge. Following the success of the first phase, the City of Fremantle is now preparing to launch Phase Two of 50 Ways to Freo to coincide with the reopening of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge on 1 November.

Fremantle's cruise season is underway, bringing thousands of visitors to the city and providing a valuable boost for local businesses, tourism operators and the broader visitor economy.

The energy, talent and sense of community were bigger than ever at the 2026 Fremantle Chamber Business Awards, affectionately known as the Frogies.

While the AFL premiership may have eluded the Dockers, the weekend and the lead up to it, still delivered an undeniable win for Fremantle.

Fremantle is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of visitors as the city comes together for one of the biggest public events in its history, transforming the city centre into a giant live site for the AFL Grand Final.

Fremantle's new traffic bridge is set to open on 1 November, marking the completion of one of the city's most significant infrastructure investments in decades.