The City of Fremantle has secured host city status for West Tech Fest, Australia’s longest running tech and innovation festival, for the next three years: 2026, 2027 and 2028.
A major milestone has been reached in North Fremantle, with Megara’s landmark $240 million Serai development on McCabe Street now complete, bringing new life and high-quality housing to one of Fremantle’s most sought-after coastal precincts.
The City of Fremantle has opened the second round of its 2026 Small Business Grants Program, continuing its support for local businesses during the Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure.
Fremantle has been confirmed as the only Australian stop on the 2027 SailGP global racing calendar, following a highly successful sold-out debut in 2026 that demonstrated the city's capacity to host world-class international sporting events.
Fremantle has been named in Australian Traveller's "Australia's 100 Best Towns to Visit in 2026," coming in at #24 overall and earning a Top 3 spot History & Heritage category.
The Western Australian Government has allocated $3 million over two years in the 2026–27 State Budget to continue conservation works at Fremantle Prison, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of the state's most significant heritage sites.
