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Lilyfield
Mon 7 Sep 2026 + more dates
History Week 2026: Exhibition - Callan Park People - Keeping Their Stories

Callan Park People : Keeping Their Stories is a self-guided outdoor exhibition which tells stories of people who were patients and others who owned or worked at Callan Park.

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Marrickville
Tue 8 Sep 2026 + more dates
Explorers Play: Free playgroup

Connect with other families while your child plays, learns, and explores.

Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
Sign language (Auslan)
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Marrickville
Tue 8 Sep 2026 + more dates
Scrabble

Everyone is welcome to join.

Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
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Your Say Inner West

The community engagement hub where you can get involved in important projects that shape the future of the Inner West.

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Local Democracy Groups recruitment 2026 Creating an inclusive play space at Centenary Park, Croydon Francis Street Playground, Enmore upgrades Bridges Reserve Playground, Croydon upgrades Park Avenue Playground, Ashfield upgrades Loftus Street Reserve, Dulwich Hill

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An Aboriginal Australian, painted in traditional white-clay body paint and brandishing two handfuls of leaves, participates in a smoking ceremony.
Featured
14 August 2026
Inner West Council News – August 2026

One of the most significant urban wetland restorations in Sydney's history is now open as Council celebrates the completion of the Gumbramorra Wetlands Re-Creation Project.

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03 September 2026
Philippa Scott elected Deputy Mayor as Council focuses on housing, transport and public services
Media Release
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01 September 2026
Inner West unveils transport plan to support new housing
Media Release
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27 August 2026
Mayor expresses support for Future Brewing
Multicultural
26 August 2026
Inner West to rally in support of multiculturalism
Media Release
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A Fairer Future for the Inner West

"Our Fairer Future Plan will fix the housing supply crisis in our local community, while preserving what we love about it."

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Sydney Basin.

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Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) 8:30am to 5pm

Phone

02 9392 5000

Mail

PO Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049

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