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SARI exhibition
Camperdown
Sat 22 Aug - Sun 6 Sep 2026
Exhibition: SARI

SARI is a deeply intimate journey into the traditions, self-expression and expansive nature of the Sari garment, by Australian-Indian artist Anjum Olmo.

Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
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Ashfield
Fri 4 Sep 2026
Dive in movie screening of Kung Fu Panda 4
Make a splash at our next dive in movie night! Join us at Ashfield Aquatic Centre for a special poolside screening of Kung Fu Panda 4.
Accessibility support provided:
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Mobility accessible
Service animals
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Balmain
Fri 4 Sep - Sat 5 Sep 2026
Balmain Family Fun Day

Join Balmain Family Fun Day for a day of fun, entertainment, activities, live performances, food, market stalls and plenty more.

Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
Sensory room
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 Vietnamese Refugee Memorial Advisory Group – application open Francis Street Playground, Enmore upgrades Bridges Reserve Playground, Croydon upgrades Park Avenue Playground, Ashfield upgrades

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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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