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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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Leichhardt
Fri 2 Oct 2020 - Fri 2 Oct 2026
School Holidays: Science Inspired Art Experiments

Kids will travel across several exploration stations with curious challenges, from optical illusions and swirling marbled prints to crystallised designs.

Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
The Art of Becoming, Together
Camperdown
Thu 10 Sep - Sun 27 Sep 2026
Exhibition: The Art of Becoming, Together

Bringing together artists working across painting, sculpture, and ceramics, exploring identity, transformation, and the shifting space between memory and instinct.

Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
Service animals
Elderly care
Camperdown
Rozelle
Summer Hill
Thu 17 Sep - Wed 30 Sep 2026
Dementia Action Week 2026

A series of gatherings and educational talks to mark Dementia Action Week 2026.

Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
Service animals
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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 Loftus Street Reserve, Dulwich Hill Review of governance and risk policies Investment Policy 2026 Norton Street, Permit, Plug and Play Carlisle Street, Leichhardt pedestrian space trial Our Fairer Future Plan 2

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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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18 September 2026
Marrickville Music Festival brings six stages of free live music to the Inner West
Media Release
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16 September 2026
Housing growth the Inner West way: Council launches community input on latest housing plans
Media Release
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13 September 2026
Vale Mary Gaudron
Media Release
Wests Tigers game at Leichhardt Oval
07 September 2026
Wests Tigers fans unite for a real club voice
Media Release
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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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