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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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Summer Hill
Fri 30 Oct - Sat 31 Oct 2026
Healthy Edible Garden Series - Propagating

Get your garden ready for the season ahead

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Open Day
Lilyfield
Fri 30 Oct - Sat 31 Oct 2026
Different Strokes Open Day

Join us for a paddle and chat with our awesome members and learn more about their dragon boat journey!

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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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Projects open for comments

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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30 October 2026
Inner West Council helps bring local streets to life this Halloween
Media Release
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30 October 2026
Update on Whites Creek Wetlands
Announcement
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28 October 2026
Statement regarding demolition of 16 Darley Street, Marrickville
Announcement
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28 October 2026
Sydney, your next stop is the Inner West
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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