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Bridge Tenant Art Show 2026
Marrickville
Mon 1 Jun - Sat 6 Jun 2026
Bridge Tenant Art Show 2026
A vibrant celebration of local creativity, honouring lived experience and connections to home, community, culture and country through art.
Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
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Tue 2 Jun 2026 + more dates
Healthy Families Program at Marrickville West Public School

The Healthy Families Program is a free, fun, supportive program for children and their families to build healthy habits together.

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Newtown
Tue 2 Jun 2026 + more dates
Kundalini Yoga from the Himalayas
Embark on a profound journey that seamlessly combines physical movement, breath work, mantra chanting and meditation practices.
Accessibility support provided:
Mobility accessible
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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 Affordable Housing Policy Safer school journeys Inner West Development Control Plan Watercraft Management Policy Help shape Council's E-bike Strategy

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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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29 May 2026
Leichhardt pool upgrades set to commence
Media Release
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22 May 2026
Leichhardt Oval to go out with "One Last Roar"
Media Release
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20 May 2026
Antony Green awarded Inner West Citizen of the Year
Media Release
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14 May 2026
Inner West Council Youth Voice Summit
Announcement
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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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