For those of you who are far away, this is where Fremantle is. For those of you who want to know how Fremantle came to be, take a look at its history . Those who want the stats and facts with find them here too. Freo's a friendly place, full of talk, and lots of action. Everyone has an opinion.
Passions rise with the heat and fall with the soft nights.
Out of them come ideas that make the rest of the nation want a look in. Rob Finlayson, Writer Fremantle was established in 1829 as a port for the fledgling Swan River Colony and was the major city in Western Australia for much of its early history. It was the first port of call in Australia for many migrants and visitors and today Fremantle sustains a rich mixture of cultures and nationalities. Fremantle is Western Australia's major commercial port and handles the majority of the State's imports and exports. The distinctive nature of a port city and the availability of warehouses made vacant by the modernisation of the port attracted artists and arts organisations seeking low cost accommodation.