News and announcements

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.

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

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.

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.

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”.

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.

“Pop-grunge” paintings at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

An exhibition of bold new original “expressive pop-grunge” paintings by Dirk Kruithof will feature in an exhibition at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery.

Lunar New Year in the Inner West

Celebrate the Lunar New Year, Year of the Metal Ox, in the Inner West.

Inner West Mayor says Marrickville is set to formally become Little Greece

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne will move on Tuesday night that Council grant the final approval for the establishment of a Greek precinct in Marrickville, to be known as “Little Greece”.

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Apply for Perfect Match 2021

Council’s Perfect Match is back in 2021 and applications are now open.

New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Kieran Butler

Kieran Butler is the latest artist to feature at the Newtown ArtSeat.

Transport Minister’s tunnel vision puts Tigers future in peril

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has slammed the Transport Minister Andrew Constance for his compulsory acquisition of the former Balmain Leagues Club site in Rozelle, saying the move will be the “final n ...

Marrickville Library service disruption

The Youth Area, Level 1 is currently closed due to emergency maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Entries now invited for the 2021 Built Environment Awards

Entries are now open for the 2021 Built Environment Awards, comprising the Marrickville Medal for Conservation and the Inner West Urban Photography Competition.

Council to honour inspiring women

Council is inviting nominations from the community for the Inner West Honour Roll 2021.

Northern Beaches cluster highlights risks of NSW Government’s inaction on New Year’s Eve

In the wake of the COVID-19 cluster on the Northern Beaches, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has once again called on the NSW Government to provide COVID-safe plans for all parks on the Sydney Harbour Fo ...

Changes to road safety laws and mobile speed cameras

The NSW Government has announced proposed changes to drink and drug driving laws, and changes to the NSW Mobile Speed Camera Program in an effort to help reduce the road toll Towards Zero.

Council announces successful 2020 grants

Eighty-nine Inner West projects have received more than $500,000 in Council funding, as part of the Inner West Council 2020 Grant Program.

Exodus Foundation needs urgent donations of toys

New toys for children aged 5-15, including sporting goods or games, are desperately needed

Pop Up Festive Tree community celebration

Everyone’s invited to celebrate the installation of a new tree and public artwork in St Peters.

‘The Melody of Humanity’ video launch for Human Rights Day

The Community Refugee Welcome Centre in Callan Park will mark Human Rights Day with the launch of The Melody of Humanity, a cross-cultural and multilingual music video.

NSW Government’s inaction risks COVID-19 outbreak on New Year’s Eve

The NSW Government’s refusal to put forward a COVID-safe plan for New Year’s Eve risks a major COVID-19 outbreak in Balmain and Birchgrove on December 31, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has warned.

Ode to Australia Street at Newtown's ArtSeat

'Snapshot of Australia Street 2010 - 2016 A love letter to Newtown' was unveiled today.

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Inner West named Sport NSW Local Council of the Year

Inner West Council has won the 2020 Local Council of the Year at the Sport NSW Community Sports Awards

Revocation of Interim Heritage Order No. 5 affecting 436 Marrickville Road, Marrickville

Inner West Council annoucement

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Blooming Arts exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

The next exhibition at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery is the annual Blooming Arts which celebrates the work of artists with a disability, and supports their art practice.

16 Days of Activism in the Inner West

Council will once again support the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism to prevent gender-based violence.

Inclusive Film Festival

Council is hosting a free Inclusive Film Festival (IFF) on Friday 4 December to mark the 2020 International Day of People with Disability.

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Government demolition of White Bay power station would be an act of vandalism

Yesterday’s announcement from Dominic Perrottet and Andrew Constance that they intend to demolish the historic White Bay Power Station is an obscene threat which, if carried out, would constitute a cr ...

Inner West Council’s new Music Library

The Inner West now has a Music Library, which was launched yesterday by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne.

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Mayor slams State Government’s ‘unfair’ rates changes

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has criticised the Berejiklian Government's council rate harmonisation process for merged councils, saying that forcing through rates changes in 2021 without any phase-in ...

Leichhardt and Campbelltown must not be left out in the cold by the NSW Government

Greg Warren, the Member for Campbelltown and Darcy Byrne, Inner West Mayor, have joined forces in calling for fair funding for suburban NRL grounds so that the West Tigers can play more games at Campb ...

Another big night of wins for Marrickville Library

Another big night of wins for Marrickville Library at the 2020 National Trust Heritage Awards

Deleted slush fund documents must be released by Premier Berejiklian according to department head

From Mayor Darcy Byrne: I have today received correspondence from the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Tim Reardon, informing me that the deleted documents through which the Premier ...

Marrickville Library wins at 2020 Australian Institute of Architect Awards

Inner West Council’s magnificent Marrickville Library has won the prestigious David Oppenheim Award for Sustainable Architecture and was joint winner of the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architect ...

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2020 GreenWay Art Prize winners announced

The winner of the 2020 GreenWay Open Art Prize is Nicole Robins who has won a prize package valued at $6,000 for her work Agave Attenuata.

Inner West Fest to replace large scale festivals and events

Council is inviting the community to submit ideas and proposals on new ways of delivering events and activations in 2021 through the $400,000 Inner West Fest.

Go Solar campaign wins

Inner West Council has won the Community Engagement Achievement category for the Go Solar campaign at last night’s Cities Power Partnership 2020 Climate Awards.

New acting General Manager for Inner West

Brian Barrett has been appointed acting General Manager of Inner West Council.

Applications open for Pride Centre Reference Panel

Council is calling for applications for a Reference Panel that will provide advice and feedback in establishing an Inner West Pride Centre.

Councils to pursue legal action over $252 million slush fund

At its meeting on 27 October, Council resolved to pursue legal action against the NSW Government over their maladministration of the Stronger Communities Fund.

Destruction of $252 million slush fund approval documents requires forensic examination

From Mayor Darcy Byrne: Following testimony last Friday from the Premier’s advisor Sarah Lau that documents approving grants through the Government’s $252 million slush fund were shredded and deleted, ...

Dubbo Council awarded $28 million sweetheart deal by Berejiklian and Barilaro

It has been revealed that Gladys Berejiklian and John Barilaro personally intervened to award the National Party electorate of Dubbo an extraordinary $28 million through the Government’s $252 million ...

Slush fund documents prove Premier’s involvement - forensic review must still be undertaken

The release today by the Premier of some of the documents through which she approved $141 million in grants though the Government’s disgraced Stronger Communities program, demonstrate that she has lie ...

Amazing new Ashfield Aquatic Centre open to the public

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is encouraging locals to dive in and discover the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre, which opened to the public on the weekend.

'Alchemy' to be made at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

A collaborative exhibition showcasing textiles, ceramics, painting, printmaking and mixed-media collage is the next to feature at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery.

Council opens new childcare centre

Council has opened a new childcare centre. The first phase of Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre will start with a limited intake of 20 children per day from late October.

Council affirms its opposition to uranium mining in NSW

Council has unanimously affirmed its opposition to uranium mining in New South Wales.

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Annual Grants round now open

Council offers grants for projects supporting a culturally diverse, progressive and sustainable Inner West.

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Save New Years Eves - Turn the fireworks to the Inner West

Following revelations that the New Year's Eve fireworks may not proceed Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has today said he'll work with the NSW Government to save New Year's Eve and bring the fireworks to ...

Fringe-EDGE Inner West Artist in Isolation Residencies applications now open

Council is proud to be a Major Partner of the Sydney Fringe Festival 2020 program and is funding two Fringe-EDGE Inner West Artist in Isolation residency opportunities.

Council to open EOI process for new Pride Centre in Newtown

Council will launch an Expression of Interest (EOI) process calling for submissions from LGBTIQ or LGBTIQ-friendly organisations to manage a Pride Centre that will operate out of Newtown Town Hall.

Council Local Democracy Groups membership applications now open

Membership applications are now open for Council’s Local Democracy Groups.

Marrickville Town Hall to become a live music venue

Council has voted to convert Marrickville Town Hall into a live music and performing arts centre.

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2020 Young Creatives Awards winners

Inner West Library and History has announced who has won 2020 Young Creatives Awards.

Council encourages everyone to 'Tune In' for Mental Health Month

Take part in Council's Mental Health Month 'Tune In' short video competition.

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Applications now open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery and ArtSeat in 2021

Council is inviting local artists to submit ideas for the exhibition of artworks at the Newtown ArtSeat and Chrissie Cotter Gallery in 2021.

Next phase commences in Council’s war on food waste

Council will commence a new food organics collection in the former Marrickville Local Government Area.

A ‘Public Housing Plan for Birds’ at Newtown’s ArtSeat

Inner West Council has unveiled the latest artwork at Newtown ArtSeat.

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Councils to form Community to Community Relationship

Inner West Council has initiated discussions with Eurobodalla Council on establishing a formal Community to Community Relationship.

Haystacks solar garden information evening

Inner West residents are invited to be part of Australia’s first large scale solar garden.

Pesticide use notification

Council will be carrying out weed spraying in all of its parks including sports fields from 26 August 2020 to 23 October 2020.

New public art for Ashfield Aquatic Centre

Council’s magnificent new aquatic centre in Ashfield, set for an October opening, now boasts a landmark new public artwork.

Win for Council and the community in King George Park negotiations

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will compensate Council and the local community $2.875 million for the compulsory acquisition of 2,285sqm of land at King George Park.

Next Perfect Match artwork by Wendy Sharpe

Council’s unique Council initiative, Perfect Match, will hit new highs when the next commission is unveiled this month.

Child safety

Inner West Council has pleaded guilty to historical matters concerning Stanmore Out of School Hours Care Service (OOSHC) and has received a fine of $10,000. Immediate steps were taken at the time to a ...

2020 History Week (online) in the Inner West

Council’s Library and History Services will present a jam-packed program of free online events for History Week (5-13 September).

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Ashfield Aquatic Centre goes solar

Council continues to take great strides towards its goal of being completely powered by renewable energy in 2025, installing a large solar array at the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre.

Systemic failures of iCare worker's compensation scheme

Sign the petition calling for an overhaul of the scheme.

Council adopts infrastructure Budget

Council has adopted a Budget focused on stimulating the local economy, delivering new infrastructure and fixing ageing infrastructure.

2020 Footprints Online

Celebrate sustainability at Footprints Online program of talks and activities on Saturday 29 August.

Deep cleaning at Arlington Reserve

Arlington Reserve hosted a player on Saturday 1 August who has subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.

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Take the COVID-19 Coronavirus Racism Incident Report Survey

Council is opposed to all forms of racism and especially the growing anti-Asian racism that has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ashfield Aquatic Centre café operator announced

Council has announced that Robert and Philip Fallato have won the tender to operate the café at the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre (AAC).

Unsung heroes recognised for their contributions to the Inner West

An advocate on behalf of women experiencing Domestic and Family Violence, an animal welfare activist, a public health academic, a retired early childhood educator and a public education campaigner are ...

Responsible disposal of fur products

There are ethical and sustainable alternatives to reselling or throwing out old or vintage fur products.

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Marrickville Library wins major architecture award

Council’s magnificent new library in Marrickville has taken out the prestigious NSW Premier’s Prize at the 2020 New South Wales Architecture Awards.

Updates to the current Development Control Plans (DCPs) – adopted by Council

Council publicly exhibited amendments to the current DCPs from 16 March and 24 April 2020 as part of a wider project (Draft Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2020 and associated amendments to the re ...

Diverse and experienced taskforce to lead the Inner West’s economic recovery

The newly created Inner West Recovery Taskforce has met for the first-time.

Accelerated infrastructure stimulus program for Inner West

Council will fast track $20 million in infrastructure projects, creating jobs and supporting the local community.

2020 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.

Report the sale of suspected illegal animal products

Help stamp out this cruel industry.

Council supports Raise the Rate campaign

Council has voted unanimously that the JobSeeker payment not be cut back to the old Newstart rate.

New public art celebrates Aboriginal culture and heritage

Council’s Gadigal-Wangal Wayfinding art project is almost complete, with the final commission currently underway.

Paintings of urban ‘wild weeds’ at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

An exhibition of paintings that explore “weeds and self-seeded plants in urban settings” is the next to feature at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery.

Have your say on a Greek Precinct for the Inner West

Council is inviting local businesses, Greek organisations and the local community to have a say on a proposed Greek precinct in Marrickville and Dulwich Hill.

2020 Refugee Week virtual event

Council will mark 2020 Refugee Week (Sunday 14 June - Saturday 20 June) with a virtual event: Celebrating the Year of Welcome.

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Exodus food drive

Exodus needs your help to collect food for the homeless and hungry

Collaged fast food at Newtown’s ArtSeat a commentary on waste and recycling

Council has unveiled the latest artwork at Newtown ArtSeat.

Get the site right

During June we are supporting the Get the Site Right campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of runoff from building sites.

Council looking for members for new economic recovery taskforce

Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from members of the community for the Inner West Economic Recovery Taskforce.

2020 Amy Large Volunteer Awards

Council has recognised Inner West volunteers through the annual Amy Large Awards.

2020 Reconciliation Week film screening

Council is celebrating Reconciliation Week by inviting the community to a discounted virtual cinema screening of the documentary film, In My Blood It Runs, on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 June.

Council eases restrictions at playgrounds, fitness stations, skate parks and pools

Council will reopen playgrounds, outdoor fitness stations and skate parks today, Friday 15 May, in line with advice from NSW Health.

Council supports 'Nobody Left Behind' campaign

Council is calling on the Federal Government to provide a COVID-19 safety net for asylum seekers.

2020 Built Environment Award winners

A former Temperance Hall in Balmain that has been converted into five apartments has won the 2020 Marrickville Medal for Conservation.

Tempe Reserve synthetic turf agreement will see sporting ground usage soar

Council has voted to endorse a ground-breaking agreement with Newington College over the upgrade of Tempe Reserve, which can lead to two new fields with synthetic surfaces being installed there for th ...

Council announces Arts Resilience grants

Council assistance during the current Coronavirus pandemic has now been extended to the Inner West arts community.

WestConnex traffic changes put locals in permanent lock down

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has today condemned the State Government’s radical new road network changes planned for Haberfield, Ashfield and Leichhardt, which will make it all but impossible for loca ...

Tell your stories to Council

Council's Library and History Services is collating a COVID-19 community archive and is seeking stories, anecdotes, artworks and images from Inner West citizens.