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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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Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival
Marrickville
Thu 22 Oct - Sat 31 Oct 2026
Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival

Marking its landmark 15th anniversary this year, the festival presents a diverse line-up of international and Australian artists across Sydney.

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Tue 27 Oct 2026
Libby Reads: Ben Hobson chats with Jaclyn Moriarty author of Time Travel For Beginners

Join Ben Hobson and Jaclyn Moriarty, author of Time Travel for Beginners, October's featured book club title on the Libby app.

Ashfield–Leichhardt SES Unit – 65th Anniversary
Ashfield
Tue 27 Oct 2026 + more dates
Ashfield–Leichhardt SES Unit – 65th Anniversary

This year marks 65 years of service by the Ashfield–Leichhardt SES Unit.

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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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Draft long-term Place Plan for Lewisham Town Centre Our Fairer Future Plan 2 Procurement Policy 2026 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt to Marrickville Park bike route Planning for Weekley Park Planning for Birchgrove Park

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Featured
01 October 2026
Inner West Council News – October 2026

Thousands of passionate community members descended on the hallowed turf of Leichhardt Oval for One Last Roar: a massive, free live music celebration to bid a fond farewell to the venue before its refurbishment begins.

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26 October 2026
Australia Post Billpay issues for rates payments
Announcement
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15 October 2026
Benjamin Law to headline BBQ for Multiculturalism
Media Release
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13 October 2026
Council fights 'oversized' 16-storey Rozelle tower
Media Release
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06 October 2026
BBQ for Multiculturalism to celebrate Inner West diversity
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

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02 9392 5000

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PO Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049

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