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Built Environment Awards closing soon

Entries for the 2026 Built Environment Awards are open until Sunday 12 July. The awards comprise two programs that contribute to and celebrate our understanding of the Inner West's built heritage: the Medal for Conservation and the Inner West Urban Photography Competition.

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Forged in Steel - Heritage Walking Tour of South Eveleigh
Outside Inner West
Wed 17 Jun - Sat 18 Jul 2026
Forged in Steel: Heritage Walking Tour of South Eveleigh

Discover the rich history of South Eveleigh with a guided walking tour across the precinct.

Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
Service animals
Return to the Orchard: Merrick Fry
Annandale
Tue 30 Jun - Thu 30 Jul 2026
Return to the Orchard: Merrick Fry

An exhibition of stunning landscape paintings and drawings by celebrated artist Merrick Fry.

Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
Service animals
PCYC Marrickville School Holiday Program
Marrickville
Sun 5 Jul - Mon 20 Jul 2026
PCYC Marrickville School Holiday Program

Laern, play and grow in the school holidays at PCYC!

Accessibility support provided:
Accessible for low vision
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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Code of Meeting Practice 2026 Planning for Wicks Park, Marrickville

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A kids' sports team wearing their playing uniforms and standing in front of an amenities building, with adults standing alongside them. One of the adults is wearing a scarf in the same colours as the kids' uniforms, and is cutting a ream of ceremonial tape.
Featured
28 May 2026
Inner West Council News – June 2026

Council has completed its $2.9 million amenities building project at Mackey Park. This includes a modern fit-for-purpose facility for one of the Inner West's most heavily used sporting grounds, as well as improved landscaping, accessible pathways and a pocket park area.

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30 June 2026
Sydney summit on poker machine harm announced
Media Release
Circular Inner West Pride Walk plaque on a brick wall, celebrating The Pollys Club, Australia’s longest-running LGBTIQA+ social organisation, with a colourful Progress Pride-inspired border and QR code.
25 June 2026
Inner West opens first-ever pride walk celebrating LGBTQIA+ history
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12 June 2026
All Weather Sporting Fields at Callan Park
An under-construction inclusive playground in an urban park.
12 June 2026
Council opens its latest inclusive playground at Yeo Park
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.

Opening hours

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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