News and announcements Short term rental accommodation The NSW Government has introduced new rules allowing for short term rental accommodation. Hosts will need to comply with the new rules by 1 November. Click through to Short term rental accommodation Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce is ‘Most Outstanding’ Inner West Mayor Rochelle Porteous has congratulated Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce on taking out Most Outstanding Local Chamber for the Sydney Metro region at the Business NSW awards. Click through to Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce is ‘Most Outstanding’ Now everyone can enjoy Inner West pools Council is ensuring everyone can enjoy its popular aquatic facilities by lowering fees to $1.20 for social security recipients. Click through to Now everyone can enjoy Inner West pools 140 years of Balmain Rowing Club Inner West Mayor Rochelle Porteous has congratulated Balmain Rowing Club on their 140 anniversary and many recent achievements. Click through to 140 years of Balmain Rowing Club New ArtSeat features city’s birds The latest ArtSeat “brings awareness of the native animals who have adapted to the environment that we have created,” according to featured artist Karen Farmer. Click through to New ArtSeat features city’s birds Recent DAs and Determinations See all Council's recent Development Applications and Determinations Click through to Recent DAs and Determinations Winners of the 2021 Young Creative Awards Inner West Library and History has announced the winners of the 2021 Young Creatives Awards. Click through to Winners of the 2021 Young Creative Awards Future of Newtown Festival - have your say Complete a short survey on the future of Newtown Festival Click through to Future of Newtown Festival - have your say Alex Trevallion Plaza upgrade complete Council’s $1,250,000 upgrade of Alex Trevallion Plaza is now complete. Click through to Alex Trevallion Plaza upgrade complete Mayor welcomes the opening of outdoor pools Inner West Mayor Rochelle Porteous has welcomed the news that the NSW Government will allow all outdoor pools to reopen. Click through to Mayor welcomes the opening of outdoor pools Click & Collect has returned to Inner West libraries Click & Collect resumed today, Monday 20 September. Click through to Click & Collect has returned to Inner West libraries Council calls on Australian Government to urgently support Afghanistan refugees Inner West Council has unanimously called on the Australian Government to urgently provide support for Afghanistan refugees. Click through to Council calls on Australian Government to urgently support Afghanistan refugees Council to provide $250,000 for community COVID support Council will allocate $250,000 to 10 local organisations to provide direct assistance to vulnerable people during the current COVID crisis. Click through to Council to provide $250,000 for community COVID support COVID-recovery outdoor dining and live performance trial for Inner West Council will develop outdoor dining and live performance guidelines to help local businesses recover from COVID-19 impacts. Click through to COVID-recovery outdoor dining and live performance trial for Inner West Applications now open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery and ArtSeat in 2022 Council is inviting local artists to submit ideas for the exhibition of artworks at the Newtown ArtSeat and Chrissie Cotter Gallery in 2022. Click through to Applications now open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery and ArtSeat in 2022 Click & Collect library service is back The popular Click & Collect is returning to Inner West libraries. Click through to Click & Collect library service is back Community Recycling Centres reopening The Leichardt and St Peters Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) and the Leichhardt weekend transfer station will reopen to the public on Saturday 18 September. Click through to Community Recycling Centres reopening Balmain’s Dawn Fraser Baths could become unusable if Western Harbour Tunnel goes ahead - Mayor to tell Inquiry Mayor Rochelle Porteous will tell a Parliamentary Committee today that the Western Harbour Tunnel could have a catastrophic impact on Dawn Fraser Baths and that the tunnel project should not proceed. ... Click through to Balmain’s Dawn Fraser Baths could become unusable if Western Harbour Tunnel goes ahead - Mayor to tell Inquiry New Mayor and Deputy Mayor At an Extraordinary Meeting of Council last night, Councillor Rochelle Porteous (Greens) was elected Mayor of Inner West and Councillor Pauline Lockie (Independent) as Deputy Mayor. Click through to New Mayor and Deputy Mayor Latest Perfect Match art hits the streets Council’s Perfect Match street art program is continuing to support and connect artists and communities throughout lockdowns. Click through to Latest Perfect Match art hits the streets Council supporting our most vulnerable during COVID Council is taking action to help hardest hit citizens in this recent lockdown by offering financial assistance of up to $400 to residential ratepayers who qualify for the Commonwealth or State COVID-1 ... Click through to Council supporting our most vulnerable during COVID Dawn Fraser Baths to open and provide relief during Sydney’s COVID lockdown Council will open the newly refurbished Dawn Fraser Baths to the public next Wednesday following the issuing of a public health order specifically allowing the historic harbourside pool to reopen duri ... Click through to Dawn Fraser Baths to open and provide relief during Sydney’s COVID lockdown Inner West Council de-amalgamation cost benefit report Council is asking the community for feedback on an independent de-amalgamation cost benefit report. Click through to Inner West Council de-amalgamation cost benefit report 2021 NSW Local Government elections 4 December – Ensure your details are up to date Local Government elections across NSW, including Inner West Council, will be held on Saturday 4 December 2021. Click through to 2021 NSW Local Government elections 4 December – Ensure your details are up to date King George Park and Constellation Playground to get $2.8 million upgrade Council has approved plans for a $1.6 million priority upgrade of the King George Park car park, $800,000 in sporting facility improvements at King Park and a $480,000 upgrade to Constellation Playgro ... Click through to King George Park and Constellation Playground to get $2.8 million upgrade History Week 2021 – From the Ground Up Inner West Council’s Library and History Services has a packed program of free online events for History Week (4-12 September). Click through to History Week 2021 – From the Ground Up AstraZeneca and Pfizer available at The Bill Crews Foundation vaccination hub The Bill Crews Foundation is providing AstraZeneca or Pfizer to the general public every Thursday in Ashfield from 1pm - 4pm. Click through to AstraZeneca and Pfizer available at The Bill Crews Foundation vaccination hub Council libraries expand digital collections to meet surging demand In response to surging demand, Inner West libraries have expanded their digital collections, with a focus on education and educational entertainment. Click through to Council libraries expand digital collections to meet surging demand World Public Library of the Year 2021 announcement tonight The world Public Library of the Year will be announced tonight, and Marrickville Library is one of the five finalists. Click through to World Public Library of the Year 2021 announcement tonight Get vaccinated Inner West As part of the get vaccinated campaign we have created banners, flyers and videos to get this important message out to our community. Click through to Get vaccinated Inner West Inner West Council launches grassroots campaign aimed at universal vaccination Council has launched a large-scale public education campaign encouraging the entire Inner West community to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Click through to Inner West Council launches grassroots campaign aimed at universal vaccination Get your COVID-19 vaccination Updated 12 August 2021 – the latest information on Council's service changes due to COVID-19. Click through to Get your COVID-19 vaccination Annual Grants round now open Council has opened its annual grants program for 2022 with a specific focus on providing support for community organisations to get through the pandemic. Click through to Annual Grants round now open New park for the Inner West The Inner West has a new park. Bell Reserve in Croydon was completed in late June. Click through to New park for the Inner West New community open space in Balmain Balmain has a new plaza at the former Telstra Exchange site on Darling Street. Click through to New community open space in Balmain Dawn Fraser Baths opens to the public The heritage restoration to one of Sydney’s most-loved assets, the beautiful and historic Dawn Fraser Baths, is now complete with the Baths set to reopen as soon as the public health restrictions are ... Click through to Dawn Fraser Baths opens to the public New Real Estate Investment Strategy strengthens financial sustainability Following a loss in annual revenue caused by the NSW Government’s compulsory acquisition of Council properties in Tempe, the Inner West has now adopted a new Real Estate Investment Strategy to replace ... Click through to New Real Estate Investment Strategy strengthens financial sustainability Support during COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown Council is hosting a special online event to inform Inner West residents how they can access support and keep safe during the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown. Click through to Support during COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown Love Your Waterways Help tackle the problem of litter and other pollution in local waterways and enter the Love Your Waterways competition. Click through to Love Your Waterways Plastic Free July Inner West Council is supporting Plastic Free July, a global initiative that originated in Australia that helps reduce the use of single use plastics. Click through to Plastic Free July Responsible Budget gets the basics right Council will build on last year’s infrastructure budget with a continued focus on stimulating the local economy, upgrading local infrastructure and greening the Inner West. Click through to Responsible Budget gets the basics right Non-residents can register to vote Council encourages owners of rateable properties to register to vote in the forthcoming local government elections. Click through to Non-residents can register to vote Marrickville Library nominated for the world Public Library of the Year Award 2021 Marrickville Library has been nominated for the International Public Library of the Year Award 2021. Click through to Marrickville Library nominated for the world Public Library of the Year Award 2021 2021 GreenWay Art Prize now open Entries are now invited for the GreenWay Art Prize, which celebrates the 5.8km urban environmental and sustainable transport corridor in Sydney’s Inner West. Click through to 2021 GreenWay Art Prize now open COVID-19 Disaster Payment Find out if you’re eligible for the Australian Government COVID-19 Disaster Payment. Click through to COVID-19 Disaster Payment Avoid overcrowding in popular areas Council is asking people to try out new areas amid worrying crowding on popular paths such as the Bay Run. Click through to Avoid overcrowding in popular areas Council demands safety for St Peters school students Council is demanding the NSW Government install a school zone along Campbell Street St Peters as a matter of urgency. Click through to Council demands safety for St Peters school students HJ Mahoney Reserve Youth Facility Council’s new Youth Facility at HJ Mahoney Reserve is part of Council’s Cooks River Parklands upgrade. Click through to HJ Mahoney Reserve Youth Facility NAIDOC Week 2021 in the Inner West Council will celebrate the contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made to the community during NAIDOC Week 2021 from 4 July. Click through to NAIDOC Week 2021 in the Inner West 'Crystal Castles' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery A mixed media solo body of work, 'Crystal Castles', is the latest to feature at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Click through to 'Crystal Castles' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Celebrate South King Street 2023 Celebrate the vibrant, creative and ever-evolving shopping, dining and entertainment precinct that is south King Street. Click through to Celebrate South King Street 2023 Council welcomes 3Bridges to Summer Hill Community Centre Council has announced that 3Bridges is the new operator of Summer Hill Community Centre. Click through to Council welcomes 3Bridges to Summer Hill Community Centre Celebrate South King Street Celebrate the vibrant, creative and ever-evolving shopping, dining and entertainment precinct that is south King Street. Click through to Celebrate South King Street New Inner West Council business award Council’s inaugural Aboriginal Business of the Year award will be presented at the 2021 Inner West Business Awards. Click through to New Inner West Council business award Free tours showcase bold contemporary public artworks at the new Marrickville Metro Council’s unique initiative, Perfect Match, will hit new highs this week when the new Marrickville Metro reopens to the public on Thursday 10 June. Click through to Free tours showcase bold contemporary public artworks at the new Marrickville Metro Make Music Day in the Inner West Council will mark Make Music Day, 21 June, at Marrickville Library and Pavilion, including a talk and performance by music producer Vincent Sebastian. Click through to Make Music Day in the Inner West Accelerated footpath renewal program almost complete Council has almost completed the $4.4 million Footpath Renewal Program, undertaken as part of last year’s stimulus program of fast-tracking infrastructure works to boost the Inner West economy during ... Click through to Accelerated footpath renewal program almost complete New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Sharon Billinge The latest ArtSeat is designed to “raise awareness of refugee families in the Inner West and their connection to our community,” according to featured artist Sharon Billinge. Click through to New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Sharon Billinge 'The State of Things' sculpture exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery The next exhibition to feature at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery, 'The State of Things', is a series of sculptures created during the isolation and chaos of lockdowns. Click through to 'The State of Things' sculpture exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery What’s on at the libraries in June From book launches, author talks, workshops and a special Make Music Day – there’s something for all ages at Inner West Council’s libraries in June. Click through to What’s on at the libraries in June Footpath and road inspections Council’s contractor will be undertaking detailed video imaging and condition assessments. Click through to Footpath and road inspections Artists can apply now to be part of EDGE Sydenham Inner West creatives can apply for funding to develop innovative artworks and projects as part of EDGE Sydenham. Click through to Artists can apply now to be part of EDGE Sydenham Lewisham to Newtown cycle link complete Council has completed the cycleway linking Petersham Station and King Street, Newtown. Click through to Lewisham to Newtown cycle link complete 2021 Inner West Citizens of the Year Inner West Council Citizen of the Year is historian, librarian, archivist, published author, educator and speaker Chrys Meader. Click through to 2021 Inner West Citizens of the Year Refurbished Haberfield Centre and Library now open Council has opened the $4.3 million upgrade and expansion of Haberfield Centre and Library. Click through to Refurbished Haberfield Centre and Library now open 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery explores aspects of humanity’s relationship with nature and the climate crisis, and invites viewers to get active and collect waste in exchange for works on v ... Click through to 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Mayor’s push to make Rozelle Parklands NSW’s premium sporting precinct Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is calling on the NSW Government to amend the Rozelle Parkland’s Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) to add additional sporting facilities and public, once WestConnex’s ... Click through to Mayor’s push to make Rozelle Parklands NSW’s premium sporting precinct Reconciliation Week in the Inner West Inner West Council will celebrate National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June. Click through to Reconciliation Week in the Inner West Artists invited to take part in 2021 Creative Trails Applications are invited from studios, galleries and artist-run initiatives (ARIs) for Midjuburi (Marrickville ward) Creative Trails weekend on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August 2021. Click through to Artists invited to take part in 2021 Creative Trails 2021 Built Environment Awards announced Extensive conservation works to iconic Victorian gothic mansion The Abbey in Annandale has won the 2021 Marrickville Medal. Click through to 2021 Built Environment Awards announced Get ready for the second Inner West Fest Everyone’s invited to celebrate the very best of the Inner West at the second Inner West Fest - Gulgadya, Friday 14 – Sunday 23 May. Click through to Get ready for the second Inner West Fest Last weekend! EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay until 9 May Don’t miss the free tours, exhibitions, performances and workshops at the last weekend of EDGE 2021 Art Camp on the GreenWay, a 24-day onsite Artist in Residence project. Click through to Last weekend! EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay until 9 May Celebrating Compost Awareness Week: Sunday 2 May – Saturday 8 May Council will celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with giveaways, profiles of Inner West composters, a free workshop and tips for successful composting and worm farming. Click through to Celebrating Compost Awareness Week: Sunday 2 May – Saturday 8 May Have your say on a Vietnamese precinct Council is inviting local businesses, Vietnamese organisations and the local community to have a say on a proposed Vietnamese precinct along Illawarra Road in Marrickville. Click through to Have your say on a Vietnamese precinct Apply now for Inner West Fests Council is inviting the community to submit ideas and proposals for the final three Inner West Fests. Click through to Apply now for Inner West Fests EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay 16 April – 9 May EDGE 2021 Art Camp on the GreenWay is a 24-day onsite Artist in Residence project that will see nature and creativity converge in a dynamic, immersive arts hub on the banks of Iron Cove Bay at Lilyfie ... Click through to EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay 16 April – 9 May 2021 ANZAC Day in the Inner West Council and Balmain-Rozelle RSL's ANZAC Day Commemorative Dawn Service returns to Balmain’s Loyalty Square on Sunday 25 April. Click through to 2021 ANZAC Day in the Inner West New General Manager for Inner West Council Mr Peter Gainsford has been appointed as the new General Manager of Inner West Council. Click through to New General Manager for Inner West Council 2021 Heritage Festival - Our Heritage for the Future Inner West Council Library and History, under the auspices of the National Trust, presents the 2021 Heritage Festival, 18 April - 19 May. Click through to 2021 Heritage Festival - Our Heritage for the Future 2021 Seniors Festival Council is hosting the 2021 Inner West Seniors Festival, Tuesday 13 – Saturday 24 April. Click through to 2021 Seniors Festival Council asks government to speed up ‘exempt developments’. Council has written to the NSW Planning Minister requesting urgent approval of the Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities proposal Click through to Council asks government to speed up ‘exempt developments’. $1 million stimulus needed to save Inner West performing venues Representatives of live music venues and theatres across the Inner West have joined together, calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand the $1 million assistance package for live performance ... Click through to $1 million stimulus needed to save Inner West performing venues Young Creatives Awards 2021 The Young Creatives Awards are now open to young people aged between 12 – 24, who study, work or live in the Inner West Council area. Click through to Young Creatives Awards 2021 Youth Week 2021 - Together more than ever Council, in collaboration with local young people and youth services, is celebrating Youth Week 6 to 24 April with a wide variety of activities throughout the Inner West. Click through to Youth Week 2021 - Together more than ever 2021 Citizens of the Year and Amy Large awards now open Nominations are now open for Inner West Council’s 2021 Citizens of the Year, and Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards. Click through to 2021 Citizens of the Year and Amy Large awards now open Every Inner West apartment to receive food recycling The delivery of food recycling into every apartment in the Inner West is about to be completed with the expansion of the service into the former Ashfield Municipality. Click through to Every Inner West apartment to receive food recycling Get ready for the first Inner West Fest Everyone’s invited to celebrate the very best of the Inner West at the first Inner West Fest, Friday 19 March – Sunday 28 March. Click through to Get ready for the first Inner West Fest New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Elia Bosshard The latest ArtSeat asks, “Who is the beating heart of Sydney, the creative-creators or profit-makers?” Click through to New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Elia Bosshard WestConnex settlement issues in Richard Murden Reserve Statement from Council Click through to WestConnex settlement issues in Richard Murden Reserve Artists can apply now for GreenWay public art program Expressions of interest are now invited from artists for the GreenWay Missing Links Public Art Program. Click through to Artists can apply now for GreenWay public art program Mayor to hold crisis summit for live music venues in the Inner West With the news that iconic Inner West live music venue Old 505 Theatre is to close down at the end of March, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has announced he is holding crisis summit to discuss ways to he ... Click through to Mayor to hold crisis summit for live music venues in the Inner West Callan Park tree removal Council removed 10 trees on Friday 26 February 2021 from land it leases in Callan Park for sports fields. Click through to Callan Park tree removal Arts and live music to be legalised in shops, offices and industrial spaces Council is scrapping the need to submit a development application to hold live music, artistic and cultural events in shopfronts, offices and industrial premises. Click through to Arts and live music to be legalised in shops, offices and industrial spaces Council demands Cooks River trees be saved from destruction Council is leading the fight to save up to 1,000 trees along the Cooks River foreshore from destruction by two multinational companies. Click through to Council demands Cooks River trees be saved from destruction Submissions invited to establish Inner West LGBTQ+ Pride Centre Expressions of Interest are now open to LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+-friendly organisations to establish a Pride Centre that will operate out of Newtown Town Hall. Click through to Submissions invited to establish Inner West LGBTQ+ Pride Centre EOIs now open for community spaces at Summer Hill and Steel Park Two opportunities: manage and operate the Summer Hill Neighbourhood Centre and operate the Steel Park Community Rooms, Marrickville Click through to EOIs now open for community spaces at Summer Hill and Steel Park Clean Up Australia Day in the Inner West Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to get involved at a Clean Up site in the Inner West. Click through to Clean Up Australia Day in the Inner West Rainbow flag raising, Rainbow Crossing plaque unveiling, film launch for Mardi Gras Council is recognising and celebrating Mardi Gras with a flag raising, plaque unveiling and film launch tomorrow, Wednesday 17 February. Click through to Rainbow flag raising, Rainbow Crossing plaque unveiling, film launch for Mardi Gras Marrickville Road precinct formally recognised as ‘Little Greece’ Council on Tuesday night gave the final approval for the establishment of a Greek precinct in Marrickville, to be known as “Little Greece”. Click through to Marrickville Road precinct formally recognised as ‘Little Greece’ Artists now invited to take part in EDGE GreenWay 2021 Applications are invited now from creatives to participate in a three-week artist residency program on site at the GreenWay in Iron Cove Bay, Lilyfield. Click through to Artists now invited to take part in EDGE GreenWay 2021 PagePrevious 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next
Short term rental accommodation The NSW Government has introduced new rules allowing for short term rental accommodation. Hosts will need to comply with the new rules by 1 November. Click through to Short term rental accommodation
Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce is ‘Most Outstanding’ Inner West Mayor Rochelle Porteous has congratulated Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce on taking out Most Outstanding Local Chamber for the Sydney Metro region at the Business NSW awards. Click through to Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce is ‘Most Outstanding’
Now everyone can enjoy Inner West pools Council is ensuring everyone can enjoy its popular aquatic facilities by lowering fees to $1.20 for social security recipients. Click through to Now everyone can enjoy Inner West pools
140 years of Balmain Rowing Club Inner West Mayor Rochelle Porteous has congratulated Balmain Rowing Club on their 140 anniversary and many recent achievements. Click through to 140 years of Balmain Rowing Club
New ArtSeat features city’s birds The latest ArtSeat “brings awareness of the native animals who have adapted to the environment that we have created,” according to featured artist Karen Farmer. Click through to New ArtSeat features city’s birds
Recent DAs and Determinations See all Council's recent Development Applications and Determinations Click through to Recent DAs and Determinations
Winners of the 2021 Young Creative Awards Inner West Library and History has announced the winners of the 2021 Young Creatives Awards. Click through to Winners of the 2021 Young Creative Awards
Future of Newtown Festival - have your say Complete a short survey on the future of Newtown Festival Click through to Future of Newtown Festival - have your say
Alex Trevallion Plaza upgrade complete Council’s $1,250,000 upgrade of Alex Trevallion Plaza is now complete. Click through to Alex Trevallion Plaza upgrade complete
Mayor welcomes the opening of outdoor pools Inner West Mayor Rochelle Porteous has welcomed the news that the NSW Government will allow all outdoor pools to reopen. Click through to Mayor welcomes the opening of outdoor pools
Click & Collect has returned to Inner West libraries Click & Collect resumed today, Monday 20 September. Click through to Click & Collect has returned to Inner West libraries
Council calls on Australian Government to urgently support Afghanistan refugees Inner West Council has unanimously called on the Australian Government to urgently provide support for Afghanistan refugees. Click through to Council calls on Australian Government to urgently support Afghanistan refugees
Council to provide $250,000 for community COVID support Council will allocate $250,000 to 10 local organisations to provide direct assistance to vulnerable people during the current COVID crisis. Click through to Council to provide $250,000 for community COVID support
COVID-recovery outdoor dining and live performance trial for Inner West Council will develop outdoor dining and live performance guidelines to help local businesses recover from COVID-19 impacts. Click through to COVID-recovery outdoor dining and live performance trial for Inner West
Applications now open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery and ArtSeat in 2022 Council is inviting local artists to submit ideas for the exhibition of artworks at the Newtown ArtSeat and Chrissie Cotter Gallery in 2022. Click through to Applications now open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery and ArtSeat in 2022
Click & Collect library service is back The popular Click & Collect is returning to Inner West libraries. Click through to Click & Collect library service is back
Community Recycling Centres reopening The Leichardt and St Peters Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) and the Leichhardt weekend transfer station will reopen to the public on Saturday 18 September. Click through to Community Recycling Centres reopening
Balmain’s Dawn Fraser Baths could become unusable if Western Harbour Tunnel goes ahead - Mayor to tell Inquiry Mayor Rochelle Porteous will tell a Parliamentary Committee today that the Western Harbour Tunnel could have a catastrophic impact on Dawn Fraser Baths and that the tunnel project should not proceed. ... Click through to Balmain’s Dawn Fraser Baths could become unusable if Western Harbour Tunnel goes ahead - Mayor to tell Inquiry
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor At an Extraordinary Meeting of Council last night, Councillor Rochelle Porteous (Greens) was elected Mayor of Inner West and Councillor Pauline Lockie (Independent) as Deputy Mayor. Click through to New Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Latest Perfect Match art hits the streets Council’s Perfect Match street art program is continuing to support and connect artists and communities throughout lockdowns. Click through to Latest Perfect Match art hits the streets
Council supporting our most vulnerable during COVID Council is taking action to help hardest hit citizens in this recent lockdown by offering financial assistance of up to $400 to residential ratepayers who qualify for the Commonwealth or State COVID-1 ... Click through to Council supporting our most vulnerable during COVID
Dawn Fraser Baths to open and provide relief during Sydney’s COVID lockdown Council will open the newly refurbished Dawn Fraser Baths to the public next Wednesday following the issuing of a public health order specifically allowing the historic harbourside pool to reopen duri ... Click through to Dawn Fraser Baths to open and provide relief during Sydney’s COVID lockdown
Inner West Council de-amalgamation cost benefit report Council is asking the community for feedback on an independent de-amalgamation cost benefit report. Click through to Inner West Council de-amalgamation cost benefit report
2021 NSW Local Government elections 4 December – Ensure your details are up to date Local Government elections across NSW, including Inner West Council, will be held on Saturday 4 December 2021. Click through to 2021 NSW Local Government elections 4 December – Ensure your details are up to date
King George Park and Constellation Playground to get $2.8 million upgrade Council has approved plans for a $1.6 million priority upgrade of the King George Park car park, $800,000 in sporting facility improvements at King Park and a $480,000 upgrade to Constellation Playgro ... Click through to King George Park and Constellation Playground to get $2.8 million upgrade
History Week 2021 – From the Ground Up Inner West Council’s Library and History Services has a packed program of free online events for History Week (4-12 September). Click through to History Week 2021 – From the Ground Up
AstraZeneca and Pfizer available at The Bill Crews Foundation vaccination hub The Bill Crews Foundation is providing AstraZeneca or Pfizer to the general public every Thursday in Ashfield from 1pm - 4pm. Click through to AstraZeneca and Pfizer available at The Bill Crews Foundation vaccination hub
Council libraries expand digital collections to meet surging demand In response to surging demand, Inner West libraries have expanded their digital collections, with a focus on education and educational entertainment. Click through to Council libraries expand digital collections to meet surging demand
World Public Library of the Year 2021 announcement tonight The world Public Library of the Year will be announced tonight, and Marrickville Library is one of the five finalists. Click through to World Public Library of the Year 2021 announcement tonight
Get vaccinated Inner West As part of the get vaccinated campaign we have created banners, flyers and videos to get this important message out to our community. Click through to Get vaccinated Inner West
Inner West Council launches grassroots campaign aimed at universal vaccination Council has launched a large-scale public education campaign encouraging the entire Inner West community to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Click through to Inner West Council launches grassroots campaign aimed at universal vaccination
Get your COVID-19 vaccination Updated 12 August 2021 – the latest information on Council's service changes due to COVID-19. Click through to Get your COVID-19 vaccination
Annual Grants round now open Council has opened its annual grants program for 2022 with a specific focus on providing support for community organisations to get through the pandemic. Click through to Annual Grants round now open
New park for the Inner West The Inner West has a new park. Bell Reserve in Croydon was completed in late June. Click through to New park for the Inner West
New community open space in Balmain Balmain has a new plaza at the former Telstra Exchange site on Darling Street. Click through to New community open space in Balmain
Dawn Fraser Baths opens to the public The heritage restoration to one of Sydney’s most-loved assets, the beautiful and historic Dawn Fraser Baths, is now complete with the Baths set to reopen as soon as the public health restrictions are ... Click through to Dawn Fraser Baths opens to the public
New Real Estate Investment Strategy strengthens financial sustainability Following a loss in annual revenue caused by the NSW Government’s compulsory acquisition of Council properties in Tempe, the Inner West has now adopted a new Real Estate Investment Strategy to replace ... Click through to New Real Estate Investment Strategy strengthens financial sustainability
Support during COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown Council is hosting a special online event to inform Inner West residents how they can access support and keep safe during the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown. Click through to Support during COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown
Love Your Waterways Help tackle the problem of litter and other pollution in local waterways and enter the Love Your Waterways competition. Click through to Love Your Waterways
Plastic Free July Inner West Council is supporting Plastic Free July, a global initiative that originated in Australia that helps reduce the use of single use plastics. Click through to Plastic Free July
Responsible Budget gets the basics right Council will build on last year’s infrastructure budget with a continued focus on stimulating the local economy, upgrading local infrastructure and greening the Inner West. Click through to Responsible Budget gets the basics right
Non-residents can register to vote Council encourages owners of rateable properties to register to vote in the forthcoming local government elections. Click through to Non-residents can register to vote
Marrickville Library nominated for the world Public Library of the Year Award 2021 Marrickville Library has been nominated for the International Public Library of the Year Award 2021. Click through to Marrickville Library nominated for the world Public Library of the Year Award 2021
2021 GreenWay Art Prize now open Entries are now invited for the GreenWay Art Prize, which celebrates the 5.8km urban environmental and sustainable transport corridor in Sydney’s Inner West. Click through to 2021 GreenWay Art Prize now open
COVID-19 Disaster Payment Find out if you’re eligible for the Australian Government COVID-19 Disaster Payment. Click through to COVID-19 Disaster Payment
Avoid overcrowding in popular areas Council is asking people to try out new areas amid worrying crowding on popular paths such as the Bay Run. Click through to Avoid overcrowding in popular areas
Council demands safety for St Peters school students Council is demanding the NSW Government install a school zone along Campbell Street St Peters as a matter of urgency. Click through to Council demands safety for St Peters school students
HJ Mahoney Reserve Youth Facility Council’s new Youth Facility at HJ Mahoney Reserve is part of Council’s Cooks River Parklands upgrade. Click through to HJ Mahoney Reserve Youth Facility
NAIDOC Week 2021 in the Inner West Council will celebrate the contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made to the community during NAIDOC Week 2021 from 4 July. Click through to NAIDOC Week 2021 in the Inner West
'Crystal Castles' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery A mixed media solo body of work, 'Crystal Castles', is the latest to feature at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Click through to 'Crystal Castles' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Celebrate South King Street 2023 Celebrate the vibrant, creative and ever-evolving shopping, dining and entertainment precinct that is south King Street. Click through to Celebrate South King Street 2023
Council welcomes 3Bridges to Summer Hill Community Centre Council has announced that 3Bridges is the new operator of Summer Hill Community Centre. Click through to Council welcomes 3Bridges to Summer Hill Community Centre
Celebrate South King Street Celebrate the vibrant, creative and ever-evolving shopping, dining and entertainment precinct that is south King Street. Click through to Celebrate South King Street
New Inner West Council business award Council’s inaugural Aboriginal Business of the Year award will be presented at the 2021 Inner West Business Awards. Click through to New Inner West Council business award
Free tours showcase bold contemporary public artworks at the new Marrickville Metro Council’s unique initiative, Perfect Match, will hit new highs this week when the new Marrickville Metro reopens to the public on Thursday 10 June. Click through to Free tours showcase bold contemporary public artworks at the new Marrickville Metro
Make Music Day in the Inner West Council will mark Make Music Day, 21 June, at Marrickville Library and Pavilion, including a talk and performance by music producer Vincent Sebastian. Click through to Make Music Day in the Inner West
Accelerated footpath renewal program almost complete Council has almost completed the $4.4 million Footpath Renewal Program, undertaken as part of last year’s stimulus program of fast-tracking infrastructure works to boost the Inner West economy during ... Click through to Accelerated footpath renewal program almost complete
New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Sharon Billinge The latest ArtSeat is designed to “raise awareness of refugee families in the Inner West and their connection to our community,” according to featured artist Sharon Billinge. Click through to New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Sharon Billinge
'The State of Things' sculpture exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery The next exhibition to feature at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery, 'The State of Things', is a series of sculptures created during the isolation and chaos of lockdowns. Click through to 'The State of Things' sculpture exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
What’s on at the libraries in June From book launches, author talks, workshops and a special Make Music Day – there’s something for all ages at Inner West Council’s libraries in June. Click through to What’s on at the libraries in June
Footpath and road inspections Council’s contractor will be undertaking detailed video imaging and condition assessments. Click through to Footpath and road inspections
Artists can apply now to be part of EDGE Sydenham Inner West creatives can apply for funding to develop innovative artworks and projects as part of EDGE Sydenham. Click through to Artists can apply now to be part of EDGE Sydenham
Lewisham to Newtown cycle link complete Council has completed the cycleway linking Petersham Station and King Street, Newtown. Click through to Lewisham to Newtown cycle link complete
2021 Inner West Citizens of the Year Inner West Council Citizen of the Year is historian, librarian, archivist, published author, educator and speaker Chrys Meader. Click through to 2021 Inner West Citizens of the Year
Refurbished Haberfield Centre and Library now open Council has opened the $4.3 million upgrade and expansion of Haberfield Centre and Library. Click through to Refurbished Haberfield Centre and Library now open
'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery explores aspects of humanity’s relationship with nature and the climate crisis, and invites viewers to get active and collect waste in exchange for works on v ... Click through to 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Mayor’s push to make Rozelle Parklands NSW’s premium sporting precinct Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is calling on the NSW Government to amend the Rozelle Parkland’s Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) to add additional sporting facilities and public, once WestConnex’s ... Click through to Mayor’s push to make Rozelle Parklands NSW’s premium sporting precinct
Reconciliation Week in the Inner West Inner West Council will celebrate National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June. Click through to Reconciliation Week in the Inner West
Artists invited to take part in 2021 Creative Trails Applications are invited from studios, galleries and artist-run initiatives (ARIs) for Midjuburi (Marrickville ward) Creative Trails weekend on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August 2021. Click through to Artists invited to take part in 2021 Creative Trails
2021 Built Environment Awards announced Extensive conservation works to iconic Victorian gothic mansion The Abbey in Annandale has won the 2021 Marrickville Medal. Click through to 2021 Built Environment Awards announced
Get ready for the second Inner West Fest Everyone’s invited to celebrate the very best of the Inner West at the second Inner West Fest - Gulgadya, Friday 14 – Sunday 23 May. Click through to Get ready for the second Inner West Fest
Last weekend! EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay until 9 May Don’t miss the free tours, exhibitions, performances and workshops at the last weekend of EDGE 2021 Art Camp on the GreenWay, a 24-day onsite Artist in Residence project. Click through to Last weekend! EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay until 9 May
Celebrating Compost Awareness Week: Sunday 2 May – Saturday 8 May Council will celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with giveaways, profiles of Inner West composters, a free workshop and tips for successful composting and worm farming. Click through to Celebrating Compost Awareness Week: Sunday 2 May – Saturday 8 May
Have your say on a Vietnamese precinct Council is inviting local businesses, Vietnamese organisations and the local community to have a say on a proposed Vietnamese precinct along Illawarra Road in Marrickville. Click through to Have your say on a Vietnamese precinct
Apply now for Inner West Fests Council is inviting the community to submit ideas and proposals for the final three Inner West Fests. Click through to Apply now for Inner West Fests
EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay 16 April – 9 May EDGE 2021 Art Camp on the GreenWay is a 24-day onsite Artist in Residence project that will see nature and creativity converge in a dynamic, immersive arts hub on the banks of Iron Cove Bay at Lilyfie ... Click through to EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay 16 April – 9 May
2021 ANZAC Day in the Inner West Council and Balmain-Rozelle RSL's ANZAC Day Commemorative Dawn Service returns to Balmain’s Loyalty Square on Sunday 25 April. Click through to 2021 ANZAC Day in the Inner West
New General Manager for Inner West Council Mr Peter Gainsford has been appointed as the new General Manager of Inner West Council. Click through to New General Manager for Inner West Council
2021 Heritage Festival - Our Heritage for the Future Inner West Council Library and History, under the auspices of the National Trust, presents the 2021 Heritage Festival, 18 April - 19 May. Click through to 2021 Heritage Festival - Our Heritage for the Future
2021 Seniors Festival Council is hosting the 2021 Inner West Seniors Festival, Tuesday 13 – Saturday 24 April. Click through to 2021 Seniors Festival
Council asks government to speed up ‘exempt developments’. Council has written to the NSW Planning Minister requesting urgent approval of the Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities proposal Click through to Council asks government to speed up ‘exempt developments’.
$1 million stimulus needed to save Inner West performing venues Representatives of live music venues and theatres across the Inner West have joined together, calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand the $1 million assistance package for live performance ... Click through to $1 million stimulus needed to save Inner West performing venues
Young Creatives Awards 2021 The Young Creatives Awards are now open to young people aged between 12 – 24, who study, work or live in the Inner West Council area. Click through to Young Creatives Awards 2021
Youth Week 2021 - Together more than ever Council, in collaboration with local young people and youth services, is celebrating Youth Week 6 to 24 April with a wide variety of activities throughout the Inner West. Click through to Youth Week 2021 - Together more than ever
2021 Citizens of the Year and Amy Large awards now open Nominations are now open for Inner West Council’s 2021 Citizens of the Year, and Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards. Click through to 2021 Citizens of the Year and Amy Large awards now open
Every Inner West apartment to receive food recycling The delivery of food recycling into every apartment in the Inner West is about to be completed with the expansion of the service into the former Ashfield Municipality. Click through to Every Inner West apartment to receive food recycling
Get ready for the first Inner West Fest Everyone’s invited to celebrate the very best of the Inner West at the first Inner West Fest, Friday 19 March – Sunday 28 March. Click through to Get ready for the first Inner West Fest
New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Elia Bosshard The latest ArtSeat asks, “Who is the beating heart of Sydney, the creative-creators or profit-makers?” Click through to New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Elia Bosshard
WestConnex settlement issues in Richard Murden Reserve Statement from Council Click through to WestConnex settlement issues in Richard Murden Reserve
Artists can apply now for GreenWay public art program Expressions of interest are now invited from artists for the GreenWay Missing Links Public Art Program. Click through to Artists can apply now for GreenWay public art program
Mayor to hold crisis summit for live music venues in the Inner West With the news that iconic Inner West live music venue Old 505 Theatre is to close down at the end of March, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has announced he is holding crisis summit to discuss ways to he ... Click through to Mayor to hold crisis summit for live music venues in the Inner West
Callan Park tree removal Council removed 10 trees on Friday 26 February 2021 from land it leases in Callan Park for sports fields. Click through to Callan Park tree removal
Arts and live music to be legalised in shops, offices and industrial spaces Council is scrapping the need to submit a development application to hold live music, artistic and cultural events in shopfronts, offices and industrial premises. Click through to Arts and live music to be legalised in shops, offices and industrial spaces
Council demands Cooks River trees be saved from destruction Council is leading the fight to save up to 1,000 trees along the Cooks River foreshore from destruction by two multinational companies. Click through to Council demands Cooks River trees be saved from destruction
Submissions invited to establish Inner West LGBTQ+ Pride Centre Expressions of Interest are now open to LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+-friendly organisations to establish a Pride Centre that will operate out of Newtown Town Hall. Click through to Submissions invited to establish Inner West LGBTQ+ Pride Centre
EOIs now open for community spaces at Summer Hill and Steel Park Two opportunities: manage and operate the Summer Hill Neighbourhood Centre and operate the Steel Park Community Rooms, Marrickville Click through to EOIs now open for community spaces at Summer Hill and Steel Park
Clean Up Australia Day in the Inner West Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to get involved at a Clean Up site in the Inner West. Click through to Clean Up Australia Day in the Inner West
Rainbow flag raising, Rainbow Crossing plaque unveiling, film launch for Mardi Gras Council is recognising and celebrating Mardi Gras with a flag raising, plaque unveiling and film launch tomorrow, Wednesday 17 February. Click through to Rainbow flag raising, Rainbow Crossing plaque unveiling, film launch for Mardi Gras
Marrickville Road precinct formally recognised as ‘Little Greece’ Council on Tuesday night gave the final approval for the establishment of a Greek precinct in Marrickville, to be known as “Little Greece”. Click through to Marrickville Road precinct formally recognised as ‘Little Greece’
Artists now invited to take part in EDGE GreenWay 2021 Applications are invited now from creatives to participate in a three-week artist residency program on site at the GreenWay in Iron Cove Bay, Lilyfield. Click through to Artists now invited to take part in EDGE GreenWay 2021
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