News and announcements Footpath and road inspections Council’s contractor will be undertaking detailed video imaging and condition assessments. Click through to Footpath and road inspections Artists can apply now to be part of EDGE Sydenham Inner West creatives can apply for funding to develop innovative artworks and projects as part of EDGE Sydenham. Click through to Artists can apply now to be part of EDGE Sydenham Lewisham to Newtown cycle link complete Council has completed the cycleway linking Petersham Station and King Street, Newtown. Click through to Lewisham to Newtown cycle link complete 2021 Inner West Citizens of the Year Inner West Council Citizen of the Year is historian, librarian, archivist, published author, educator and speaker Chrys Meader. Click through to 2021 Inner West Citizens of the Year Refurbished Haberfield Centre and Library now open Council has opened the $4.3 million upgrade and expansion of Haberfield Centre and Library. Click through to Refurbished Haberfield Centre and Library now open 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery explores aspects of humanity’s relationship with nature and the climate crisis, and invites viewers to get active and collect waste in exchange for work ... Click through to 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Mayor’s push to make Rozelle Parklands NSW’s premium sporting precinct Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is calling on the NSW Government to amend the Rozelle Parkland’s Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) to add additional sporting facilities and public, once WestCo ... Click through to Mayor’s push to make Rozelle Parklands NSW’s premium sporting precinct Reconciliation Week in the Inner West Inner West Council will celebrate National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June. Click through to Reconciliation Week in the Inner West Artists invited to take part in 2021 Creative Trails Applications are invited from studios, galleries and artist-run initiatives (ARIs) for Midjuburi (Marrickville ward) Creative Trails weekend on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August 2021. Click through to Artists invited to take part in 2021 Creative Trails 2021 Built Environment Awards announced Extensive conservation works to iconic Victorian gothic mansion The Abbey in Annandale has won the 2021 Marrickville Medal. Click through to 2021 Built Environment Awards announced Get ready for the second Inner West Fest Everyone’s invited to celebrate the very best of the Inner West at the second Inner West Fest - Gulgadya, Friday 14 – Sunday 23 May. Click through to Get ready for the second Inner West Fest Last weekend! EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay until 9 May Don’t miss the free tours, exhibitions, performances and workshops at the last weekend of EDGE 2021 Art Camp on the GreenWay, a 24-day onsite Artist in Residence project. Click through to Last weekend! EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay until 9 May Celebrating Compost Awareness Week: Sunday 2 May – Saturday 8 May Council will celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with giveaways, profiles of Inner West composters, a free workshop and tips for successful composting and worm farming. Click through to Celebrating Compost Awareness Week: Sunday 2 May – Saturday 8 May Have your say on a Vietnamese precinct Council is inviting local businesses, Vietnamese organisations and the local community to have a say on a proposed Vietnamese precinct along Illawarra Road in Marrickville. Click through to Have your say on a Vietnamese precinct Apply now for Inner West Fests Council is inviting the community to submit ideas and proposals for the final three Inner West Fests. Click through to Apply now for Inner West Fests EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay 16 April – 9 May EDGE 2021 Art Camp on the GreenWay is a 24-day onsite Artist in Residence project that will see nature and creativity converge in a dynamic, immersive arts hub on the banks of Iron Cove Bay at Lilyfie ... Click through to EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay 16 April – 9 May 2021 ANZAC Day in the Inner West Council and Balmain-Rozelle RSL's ANZAC Day Commemorative Dawn Service returns to Balmain’s Loyalty Square on Sunday 25 April. Click through to 2021 ANZAC Day in the Inner West New General Manager for Inner West Council Mr Peter Gainsford has been appointed as the new General Manager of Inner West Council. Click through to New General Manager for Inner West Council 2021 Heritage Festival - Our Heritage for the Future Inner West Council Library and History, under the auspices of the National Trust, presents the 2021 Heritage Festival, 18 April - 19 May. Click through to 2021 Heritage Festival - Our Heritage for the Future 2021 Seniors Festival Council is hosting the 2021 Inner West Seniors Festival, Tuesday 13 – Saturday 24 April. Click through to 2021 Seniors Festival Council asks government to speed up ‘exempt developments’. Council has written to the NSW Planning Minister requesting urgent approval of the Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities proposal Click through to Council asks government to speed up ‘exempt developments’. $1 million stimulus needed to save Inner West performing venues Representatives of live music venues and theatres across the Inner West have joined together, calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand the $1 million assistance package for live performance ... Click through to $1 million stimulus needed to save Inner West performing venues Young Creatives Awards 2021 The Young Creatives Awards are now open to young people aged between 12 – 24, who study, work or live in the Inner West Council area. Click through to Young Creatives Awards 2021 Youth Week 2021 - Together more than ever Council, in collaboration with local young people and youth services, is celebrating Youth Week 6 to 24 April with a wide variety of activities throughout the Inner West. Click through to Youth Week 2021 - Together more than ever 2021 Citizens of the Year and Amy Large awards now open Nominations are now open for Inner West Council’s 2021 Citizens of the Year, and Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards. Click through to 2021 Citizens of the Year and Amy Large awards now open Every Inner West apartment to receive food recycling The delivery of food recycling into every apartment in the Inner West is about to be completed with the expansion of the service into the former Ashfield Municipality. Click through to Every Inner West apartment to receive food recycling Get ready for the first Inner West Fest Everyone’s invited to celebrate the very best of the Inner West at the first Inner West Fest, Friday 19 March – Sunday 28 March. Click through to Get ready for the first Inner West Fest New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Elia Bosshard The latest ArtSeat asks, “Who is the beating heart of Sydney, the creative-creators or profit-makers?” Click through to New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Elia Bosshard WestConnex settlement issues in Richard Murden Reserve Statement from Council Click through to WestConnex settlement issues in Richard Murden Reserve Artists can apply now for GreenWay public art program Expressions of interest are now invited from artists for the GreenWay Missing Links Public Art Program. Click through to Artists can apply now for GreenWay public art program Mayor to hold crisis summit for live music venues in the Inner West With the news that iconic Inner West live music venue Old 505 Theatre is to close down at the end of March, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has announced he is holding crisis summit to discuss ways to he ... Click through to Mayor to hold crisis summit for live music venues in the Inner West Callan Park tree removal Council removed 10 trees on Friday 26 February 2021 from land it leases in Callan Park for sports fields. Click through to Callan Park tree removal Arts and live music to be legalised in shops, offices and industrial spaces Council is scrapping the need to submit a development application to hold live music, artistic and cultural events in shopfronts, offices and industrial premises. Click through to Arts and live music to be legalised in shops, offices and industrial spaces Council demands Cooks River trees be saved from destruction Council is leading the fight to save up to 1,000 trees along the Cooks River foreshore from destruction by two multinational companies. Click through to Council demands Cooks River trees be saved from destruction Submissions invited to establish Inner West LGBTQ+ Pride Centre Expressions of Interest are now open to LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+-friendly organisations to establish a Pride Centre that will operate out of Newtown Town Hall. Click through to Submissions invited to establish Inner West LGBTQ+ Pride Centre EOIs now open for community spaces at Summer Hill and Steel Park Two opportunities: manage and operate the Summer Hill Neighbourhood Centre and operate the Steel Park Community Rooms, Marrickville Click through to EOIs now open for community spaces at Summer Hill and Steel Park Clean Up Australia Day in the Inner West Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to get involved at a Clean Up site in the Inner West. Click through to Clean Up Australia Day in the Inner West Rainbow flag raising, Rainbow Crossing plaque unveiling, film launch for Mardi Gras Council is recognising and celebrating Mardi Gras with a flag raising, plaque unveiling and film launch tomorrow, Wednesday 17 February. Click through to Rainbow flag raising, Rainbow Crossing plaque unveiling, film launch for Mardi Gras Marrickville Road precinct formally recognised as ‘Little Greece’ Council on Tuesday night gave the final approval for the establishment of a Greek precinct in Marrickville, to be known as “Little Greece”. Click through to Marrickville Road precinct formally recognised as ‘Little Greece’ Artists now invited to take part in EDGE GreenWay 2021 Applications are invited now from creatives to participate in a three-week artist residency program on site at the GreenWay in Iron Cove Bay, Lilyfield. Click through to Artists now invited to take part in EDGE GreenWay 2021 “Pop-grunge” paintings at Chrissie Cotter Gallery An exhibition of bold new original “expressive pop-grunge” paintings by Dirk Kruithof will feature in an exhibition at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Click through to “Pop-grunge” paintings at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Lunar New Year in the Inner West Celebrate the Lunar New Year, Year of the Metal Ox, in the Inner West. Click through to Lunar New Year in the Inner West Inner West Mayor says Marrickville is set to formally become Little Greece Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne will move on Tuesday night that Council grant the final approval for the establishment of a Greek precinct in Marrickville, to be known as “Little Greece”. Click through to Inner West Mayor says Marrickville is set to formally become Little Greece Apply for Perfect Match 2021 Council’s Perfect Match is back in 2021 and applications are now open. Click through to Apply for Perfect Match 2021 New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Kieran Butler Kieran Butler is the latest artist to feature at the Newtown ArtSeat. Click through to New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Kieran Butler Transport Minister’s tunnel vision puts Tigers future in peril Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has slammed the Transport Minister Andrew Constance for his compulsory acquisition of the former Balmain Leagues Club site in Rozelle, saying the move will be the “f ... Click through to Transport Minister’s tunnel vision puts Tigers future in peril Marrickville Library service disruption The Youth Area, Level 1 is currently closed due to emergency maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience. Click through to Marrickville Library service disruption Entries now invited for the 2021 Built Environment Awards Entries are now open for the 2021 Built Environment Awards, comprising the Marrickville Medal for Conservation and the Inner West Urban Photography Competition. Click through to Entries now invited for the 2021 Built Environment Awards Council to honour inspiring women Council is inviting nominations from the community for the Inner West Honour Roll 2021. Click through to Council to honour inspiring women Northern Beaches cluster highlights risks of NSW Government’s inaction on New Year’s Eve In the wake of the COVID-19 cluster on the Northern Beaches, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has once again called on the NSW Government to provide COVID-safe plans for all parks on the Sydney Harbour Fo ... Click through to Northern Beaches cluster highlights risks of NSW Government’s inaction on New Year’s Eve Changes to road safety laws and mobile speed cameras The NSW Government has announced proposed changes to drink and drug driving laws, and changes to the NSW Mobile Speed Camera Program in an effort to help reduce the road toll Towards Zero. Click through to Changes to road safety laws and mobile speed cameras Council announces successful 2020 grants Eighty-nine Inner West projects have received more than $500,000 in Council funding, as part of the Inner West Council 2020 Grant Program. Click through to Council announces successful 2020 grants Exodus Foundation needs urgent donations of toys New toys for children aged 5-15, including sporting goods or games, are desperately needed Click through to Exodus Foundation needs urgent donations of toys Pop Up Festive Tree community celebration Everyone’s invited to celebrate the installation of a new tree and public artwork in St Peters. Click through to Pop Up Festive Tree community celebration ‘The Melody of Humanity’ video launch for Human Rights Day The Community Refugee Welcome Centre in Callan Park will mark Human Rights Day with the launch of The Melody of Humanity, a cross-cultural and multilingual music video. Click through to ‘The Melody of Humanity’ video launch for Human Rights Day NSW Government’s inaction risks COVID-19 outbreak on New Year’s Eve The NSW Government’s refusal to put forward a COVID-safe plan for New Year’s Eve risks a major COVID-19 outbreak in Balmain and Birchgrove on December 31, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has ... Click through to NSW Government’s inaction risks COVID-19 outbreak on New Year’s Eve Ode to Australia Street at Newtown's ArtSeat 'Snapshot of Australia Street 2010 - 2016 A love letter to Newtown' was unveiled today. Click through to Ode to Australia Street at Newtown's ArtSeat Inner West named Sport NSW Local Council of the Year Inner West Council has won the 2020 Local Council of the Year at the Sport NSW Community Sports Awards Click through to Inner West named Sport NSW Local Council of the Year Revocation of Interim Heritage Order No. 5 affecting 436 Marrickville Road, Marrickville Inner West Council annoucement Click through to Revocation of Interim Heritage Order No. 5 affecting 436 Marrickville Road, Marrickville Blooming Arts exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery The next exhibition at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery is the annual Blooming Arts which celebrates the work of artists with a disability, and supports their art practice. Click through to Blooming Arts exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery 16 Days of Activism in the Inner West Council will once again support the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism to prevent gender-based violence. Click through to 16 Days of Activism in the Inner West Inclusive Film Festival Council is hosting a free Inclusive Film Festival (IFF) on Friday 4 December to mark the 2020 International Day of People with Disability. Click through to Inclusive Film Festival Government demolition of White Bay power station would be an act of vandalism Yesterday’s announcement from Dominic Perrottet and Andrew Constance that they intend to demolish the historic White Bay Power Station is an obscene threat which, if carried out, would constitut ... Click through to Government demolition of White Bay power station would be an act of vandalism Inner West Council’s new Music Library The Inner West now has a Music Library, which was launched yesterday by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne. Click through to Inner West Council’s new Music Library Mayor slams State Government’s ‘unfair’ rates changes Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has criticised the Berejiklian Government's council rate harmonisation process for merged councils, saying that forcing through rates changes in 2021 without any phase-in ... Click through to Mayor slams State Government’s ‘unfair’ rates changes Leichhardt and Campbelltown must not be left out in the cold by the NSW Government Greg Warren, the Member for Campbelltown and Darcy Byrne, Inner West Mayor, have joined forces in calling for fair funding for suburban NRL grounds so that the West Tigers can play more games at Campb ... Click through to Leichhardt and Campbelltown must not be left out in the cold by the NSW Government Another big night of wins for Marrickville Library Another big night of wins for Marrickville Library at the 2020 National Trust Heritage Awards Click through to Another big night of wins for Marrickville Library Deleted slush fund documents must be released by Premier Berejiklian according to department head From Mayor Darcy Byrne: I have today received correspondence from the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Tim Reardon, informing me that the deleted documents through which the Premier ... Click through to Deleted slush fund documents must be released by Premier Berejiklian according to department head Marrickville Library wins at 2020 Australian Institute of Architect Awards Inner West Council’s magnificent Marrickville Library has won the prestigious David Oppenheim Award for Sustainable Architecture and was joint winner of the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Arc ... Click through to Marrickville Library wins at 2020 Australian Institute of Architect Awards 2020 GreenWay Art Prize winners announced The winner of the 2020 GreenWay Open Art Prize is Nicole Robins who has won a prize package valued at $6,000 for her work Agave Attenuata. Click through to 2020 GreenWay Art Prize winners announced Inner West Fest to replace large scale festivals and events Council is inviting the community to submit ideas and proposals on new ways of delivering events and activations in 2021 through the $400,000 Inner West Fest. Click through to Inner West Fest to replace large scale festivals and events Go Solar campaign wins Inner West Council has won the Community Engagement Achievement category for the Go Solar campaign at last night’s Cities Power Partnership 2020 Climate Awards. Click through to Go Solar campaign wins New acting General Manager for Inner West Brian Barrett has been appointed acting General Manager of Inner West Council. Click through to New acting General Manager for Inner West Applications open for Pride Centre Reference Panel Council is calling for applications for a Reference Panel that will provide advice and feedback in establishing an Inner West Pride Centre. Click through to Applications open for Pride Centre Reference Panel Councils to pursue legal action over $252 million slush fund At its meeting on 27 October, Council resolved to pursue legal action against the NSW Government over their maladministration of the Stronger Communities Fund. Click through to Councils to pursue legal action over $252 million slush fund Destruction of $252 million slush fund approval documents requires forensic examination From Mayor Darcy Byrne: Following testimony last Friday from the Premier’s advisor Sarah Lau that documents approving grants through the Government’s $252 million slush fund were shredded ... Click through to Destruction of $252 million slush fund approval documents requires forensic examination Dubbo Council awarded $28 million sweetheart deal by Berejiklian and Barilaro It has been revealed that Gladys Berejiklian and John Barilaro personally intervened to award the National Party electorate of Dubbo an extraordinary $28 million through the Government’s $252 mi ... Click through to Dubbo Council awarded $28 million sweetheart deal by Berejiklian and Barilaro Slush fund documents prove Premier’s involvement - forensic review must still be undertaken The release today by the Premier of some of the documents through which she approved $141 million in grants though the Government’s disgraced Stronger Communities program, demonstrate that she h ... Click through to Slush fund documents prove Premier’s involvement - forensic review must still be undertaken Amazing new Ashfield Aquatic Centre open to the public Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is encouraging locals to dive in and discover the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre, which opened to the public on the weekend. Click through to Amazing new Ashfield Aquatic Centre open to the public 'Alchemy' to be made at Chrissie Cotter Gallery A collaborative exhibition showcasing textiles, ceramics, painting, printmaking and mixed-media collage is the next to feature at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Click through to 'Alchemy' to be made at Chrissie Cotter Gallery Council opens new childcare centre Council has opened a new childcare centre. The first phase of Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre will start with a limited intake of 20 children per day from late October. Click through to Council opens new childcare centre Council affirms its opposition to uranium mining in NSW Council has unanimously affirmed its opposition to uranium mining in New South Wales. Click through to Council affirms its opposition to uranium mining in NSW Annual Grants round now open Council offers grants for projects supporting a culturally diverse, progressive and sustainable Inner West. Click through to Annual Grants round now open Save New Years Eves - Turn the fireworks to the Inner West Following revelations that the New Year's Eve fireworks may not proceed Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has today said he'll work with the NSW Government to save New Year's Eve and bring the fireworks to ... Click through to Save New Years Eves - Turn the fireworks to the Inner West Fringe-EDGE Inner West Artist in Isolation Residencies applications now open Council is proud to be a Major Partner of the Sydney Fringe Festival 2020 program and is funding two Fringe-EDGE Inner West Artist in Isolation residency opportunities. Click through to Fringe-EDGE Inner West Artist in Isolation Residencies applications now open Council to open EOI process for new Pride Centre in Newtown Council will launch an Expression of Interest (EOI) process calling for submissions from LGBTIQ or LGBTIQ-friendly organisations to manage a Pride Centre that will operate out of Newtown Town Hall. Click through to Council to open EOI process for new Pride Centre in Newtown Council Local Democracy Groups membership applications now open Membership applications are now open for Council’s Local Democracy Groups. Click through to Council Local Democracy Groups membership applications now open Marrickville Town Hall to become a live music venue Council has voted to convert Marrickville Town Hall into a live music and performing arts centre. Click through to Marrickville Town Hall to become a live music venue 2020 Young Creatives Awards winners Inner West Library and History has announced who has won 2020 Young Creatives Awards. Click through to 2020 Young Creatives Awards winners Council encourages everyone to 'Tune In' for Mental Health Month Take part in Council's Mental Health Month 'Tune In' short video competition. Click through to Council encourages everyone to 'Tune In' for Mental Health Month Applications now open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery and ArtSeat in 2021 Council is inviting local artists to submit ideas for the exhibition of artworks at the Newtown ArtSeat and Chrissie Cotter Gallery in 2021. Click through to Applications now open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery and ArtSeat in 2021 Next phase commences in Council’s war on food waste Council will commence a new food organics collection in the former Marrickville Local Government Area. Click through to Next phase commences in Council’s war on food waste A ‘Public Housing Plan for Birds’ at Newtown’s ArtSeat Inner West Council has unveiled the latest artwork at Newtown ArtSeat. Click through to A ‘Public Housing Plan for Birds’ at Newtown’s ArtSeat Councils to form Community to Community Relationship Inner West Council has initiated discussions with Eurobodalla Council on establishing a formal Community to Community Relationship. Click through to Councils to form Community to Community Relationship Haystacks solar garden information evening Inner West residents are invited to be part of Australia’s first large scale solar garden. Click through to Haystacks solar garden information evening Pesticide use notification Council will be carrying out weed spraying in all of its parks including sports fields from 26 August 2020 to 23 October 2020. Click through to Pesticide use notification New public art for Ashfield Aquatic Centre Council’s magnificent new aquatic centre in Ashfield, set for an October opening, now boasts a landmark new public artwork. Click through to New public art for Ashfield Aquatic Centre Win for Council and the community in King George Park negotiations Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will compensate Council and the local community $2.875 million for the compulsory acquisition of 2,285sqm of land at King George Park. Click through to Win for Council and the community in King George Park negotiations Next Perfect Match artwork by Wendy Sharpe Council’s unique Council initiative, Perfect Match, will hit new highs when the next commission is unveiled this month. Click through to Next Perfect Match artwork by Wendy Sharpe Child safety Inner West Council has pleaded guilty to historical matters concerning Stanmore Out of School Hours Care Service (OOSHC) and has received a fine of $10,000. Immediate steps were taken at the time to a ... Click through to Child safety PagePrevious 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next
Footpath and road inspections Council’s contractor will be undertaking detailed video imaging and condition assessments. Click through to Footpath and road inspections
Artists can apply now to be part of EDGE Sydenham Inner West creatives can apply for funding to develop innovative artworks and projects as part of EDGE Sydenham. Click through to Artists can apply now to be part of EDGE Sydenham
Lewisham to Newtown cycle link complete Council has completed the cycleway linking Petersham Station and King Street, Newtown. Click through to Lewisham to Newtown cycle link complete
2021 Inner West Citizens of the Year Inner West Council Citizen of the Year is historian, librarian, archivist, published author, educator and speaker Chrys Meader. Click through to 2021 Inner West Citizens of the Year
Refurbished Haberfield Centre and Library now open Council has opened the $4.3 million upgrade and expansion of Haberfield Centre and Library. Click through to Refurbished Haberfield Centre and Library now open
'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery explores aspects of humanity’s relationship with nature and the climate crisis, and invites viewers to get active and collect waste in exchange for work ... Click through to 'Natura Morta' at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Mayor’s push to make Rozelle Parklands NSW’s premium sporting precinct Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is calling on the NSW Government to amend the Rozelle Parkland’s Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) to add additional sporting facilities and public, once WestCo ... Click through to Mayor’s push to make Rozelle Parklands NSW’s premium sporting precinct
Reconciliation Week in the Inner West Inner West Council will celebrate National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June. Click through to Reconciliation Week in the Inner West
Artists invited to take part in 2021 Creative Trails Applications are invited from studios, galleries and artist-run initiatives (ARIs) for Midjuburi (Marrickville ward) Creative Trails weekend on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August 2021. Click through to Artists invited to take part in 2021 Creative Trails
2021 Built Environment Awards announced Extensive conservation works to iconic Victorian gothic mansion The Abbey in Annandale has won the 2021 Marrickville Medal. Click through to 2021 Built Environment Awards announced
Get ready for the second Inner West Fest Everyone’s invited to celebrate the very best of the Inner West at the second Inner West Fest - Gulgadya, Friday 14 – Sunday 23 May. Click through to Get ready for the second Inner West Fest
Last weekend! EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay until 9 May Don’t miss the free tours, exhibitions, performances and workshops at the last weekend of EDGE 2021 Art Camp on the GreenWay, a 24-day onsite Artist in Residence project. Click through to Last weekend! EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay until 9 May
Celebrating Compost Awareness Week: Sunday 2 May – Saturday 8 May Council will celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with giveaways, profiles of Inner West composters, a free workshop and tips for successful composting and worm farming. Click through to Celebrating Compost Awareness Week: Sunday 2 May – Saturday 8 May
Have your say on a Vietnamese precinct Council is inviting local businesses, Vietnamese organisations and the local community to have a say on a proposed Vietnamese precinct along Illawarra Road in Marrickville. Click through to Have your say on a Vietnamese precinct
Apply now for Inner West Fests Council is inviting the community to submit ideas and proposals for the final three Inner West Fests. Click through to Apply now for Inner West Fests
EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay 16 April – 9 May EDGE 2021 Art Camp on the GreenWay is a 24-day onsite Artist in Residence project that will see nature and creativity converge in a dynamic, immersive arts hub on the banks of Iron Cove Bay at Lilyfie ... Click through to EDGE 2021: Art Camp on the GreenWay 16 April – 9 May
2021 ANZAC Day in the Inner West Council and Balmain-Rozelle RSL's ANZAC Day Commemorative Dawn Service returns to Balmain’s Loyalty Square on Sunday 25 April. Click through to 2021 ANZAC Day in the Inner West
New General Manager for Inner West Council Mr Peter Gainsford has been appointed as the new General Manager of Inner West Council. Click through to New General Manager for Inner West Council
2021 Heritage Festival - Our Heritage for the Future Inner West Council Library and History, under the auspices of the National Trust, presents the 2021 Heritage Festival, 18 April - 19 May. Click through to 2021 Heritage Festival - Our Heritage for the Future
2021 Seniors Festival Council is hosting the 2021 Inner West Seniors Festival, Tuesday 13 – Saturday 24 April. Click through to 2021 Seniors Festival
Council asks government to speed up ‘exempt developments’. Council has written to the NSW Planning Minister requesting urgent approval of the Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities proposal Click through to Council asks government to speed up ‘exempt developments’.
$1 million stimulus needed to save Inner West performing venues Representatives of live music venues and theatres across the Inner West have joined together, calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand the $1 million assistance package for live performance ... Click through to $1 million stimulus needed to save Inner West performing venues
Young Creatives Awards 2021 The Young Creatives Awards are now open to young people aged between 12 – 24, who study, work or live in the Inner West Council area. Click through to Young Creatives Awards 2021
Youth Week 2021 - Together more than ever Council, in collaboration with local young people and youth services, is celebrating Youth Week 6 to 24 April with a wide variety of activities throughout the Inner West. Click through to Youth Week 2021 - Together more than ever
2021 Citizens of the Year and Amy Large awards now open Nominations are now open for Inner West Council’s 2021 Citizens of the Year, and Amy Large Volunteer of the Year awards. Click through to 2021 Citizens of the Year and Amy Large awards now open
Every Inner West apartment to receive food recycling The delivery of food recycling into every apartment in the Inner West is about to be completed with the expansion of the service into the former Ashfield Municipality. Click through to Every Inner West apartment to receive food recycling
Get ready for the first Inner West Fest Everyone’s invited to celebrate the very best of the Inner West at the first Inner West Fest, Friday 19 March – Sunday 28 March. Click through to Get ready for the first Inner West Fest
New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Elia Bosshard The latest ArtSeat asks, “Who is the beating heart of Sydney, the creative-creators or profit-makers?” Click through to New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Elia Bosshard
WestConnex settlement issues in Richard Murden Reserve Statement from Council Click through to WestConnex settlement issues in Richard Murden Reserve
Artists can apply now for GreenWay public art program Expressions of interest are now invited from artists for the GreenWay Missing Links Public Art Program. Click through to Artists can apply now for GreenWay public art program
Mayor to hold crisis summit for live music venues in the Inner West With the news that iconic Inner West live music venue Old 505 Theatre is to close down at the end of March, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has announced he is holding crisis summit to discuss ways to he ... Click through to Mayor to hold crisis summit for live music venues in the Inner West
Callan Park tree removal Council removed 10 trees on Friday 26 February 2021 from land it leases in Callan Park for sports fields. Click through to Callan Park tree removal
Arts and live music to be legalised in shops, offices and industrial spaces Council is scrapping the need to submit a development application to hold live music, artistic and cultural events in shopfronts, offices and industrial premises. Click through to Arts and live music to be legalised in shops, offices and industrial spaces
Council demands Cooks River trees be saved from destruction Council is leading the fight to save up to 1,000 trees along the Cooks River foreshore from destruction by two multinational companies. Click through to Council demands Cooks River trees be saved from destruction
Submissions invited to establish Inner West LGBTQ+ Pride Centre Expressions of Interest are now open to LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+-friendly organisations to establish a Pride Centre that will operate out of Newtown Town Hall. Click through to Submissions invited to establish Inner West LGBTQ+ Pride Centre
EOIs now open for community spaces at Summer Hill and Steel Park Two opportunities: manage and operate the Summer Hill Neighbourhood Centre and operate the Steel Park Community Rooms, Marrickville Click through to EOIs now open for community spaces at Summer Hill and Steel Park
Clean Up Australia Day in the Inner West Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to get involved at a Clean Up site in the Inner West. Click through to Clean Up Australia Day in the Inner West
Rainbow flag raising, Rainbow Crossing plaque unveiling, film launch for Mardi Gras Council is recognising and celebrating Mardi Gras with a flag raising, plaque unveiling and film launch tomorrow, Wednesday 17 February. Click through to Rainbow flag raising, Rainbow Crossing plaque unveiling, film launch for Mardi Gras
Marrickville Road precinct formally recognised as ‘Little Greece’ Council on Tuesday night gave the final approval for the establishment of a Greek precinct in Marrickville, to be known as “Little Greece”. Click through to Marrickville Road precinct formally recognised as ‘Little Greece’
Artists now invited to take part in EDGE GreenWay 2021 Applications are invited now from creatives to participate in a three-week artist residency program on site at the GreenWay in Iron Cove Bay, Lilyfield. Click through to Artists now invited to take part in EDGE GreenWay 2021
“Pop-grunge” paintings at Chrissie Cotter Gallery An exhibition of bold new original “expressive pop-grunge” paintings by Dirk Kruithof will feature in an exhibition at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Click through to “Pop-grunge” paintings at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Lunar New Year in the Inner West Celebrate the Lunar New Year, Year of the Metal Ox, in the Inner West. Click through to Lunar New Year in the Inner West
Inner West Mayor says Marrickville is set to formally become Little Greece Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne will move on Tuesday night that Council grant the final approval for the establishment of a Greek precinct in Marrickville, to be known as “Little Greece”. Click through to Inner West Mayor says Marrickville is set to formally become Little Greece
Apply for Perfect Match 2021 Council’s Perfect Match is back in 2021 and applications are now open. Click through to Apply for Perfect Match 2021
New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Kieran Butler Kieran Butler is the latest artist to feature at the Newtown ArtSeat. Click through to New art at Newtown ArtSeat by Kieran Butler
Transport Minister’s tunnel vision puts Tigers future in peril Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has slammed the Transport Minister Andrew Constance for his compulsory acquisition of the former Balmain Leagues Club site in Rozelle, saying the move will be the “f ... Click through to Transport Minister’s tunnel vision puts Tigers future in peril
Marrickville Library service disruption The Youth Area, Level 1 is currently closed due to emergency maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience. Click through to Marrickville Library service disruption
Entries now invited for the 2021 Built Environment Awards Entries are now open for the 2021 Built Environment Awards, comprising the Marrickville Medal for Conservation and the Inner West Urban Photography Competition. Click through to Entries now invited for the 2021 Built Environment Awards
Council to honour inspiring women Council is inviting nominations from the community for the Inner West Honour Roll 2021. Click through to Council to honour inspiring women
Northern Beaches cluster highlights risks of NSW Government’s inaction on New Year’s Eve In the wake of the COVID-19 cluster on the Northern Beaches, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has once again called on the NSW Government to provide COVID-safe plans for all parks on the Sydney Harbour Fo ... Click through to Northern Beaches cluster highlights risks of NSW Government’s inaction on New Year’s Eve
Changes to road safety laws and mobile speed cameras The NSW Government has announced proposed changes to drink and drug driving laws, and changes to the NSW Mobile Speed Camera Program in an effort to help reduce the road toll Towards Zero. Click through to Changes to road safety laws and mobile speed cameras
Council announces successful 2020 grants Eighty-nine Inner West projects have received more than $500,000 in Council funding, as part of the Inner West Council 2020 Grant Program. Click through to Council announces successful 2020 grants
Exodus Foundation needs urgent donations of toys New toys for children aged 5-15, including sporting goods or games, are desperately needed Click through to Exodus Foundation needs urgent donations of toys
Pop Up Festive Tree community celebration Everyone’s invited to celebrate the installation of a new tree and public artwork in St Peters. Click through to Pop Up Festive Tree community celebration
‘The Melody of Humanity’ video launch for Human Rights Day The Community Refugee Welcome Centre in Callan Park will mark Human Rights Day with the launch of The Melody of Humanity, a cross-cultural and multilingual music video. Click through to ‘The Melody of Humanity’ video launch for Human Rights Day
NSW Government’s inaction risks COVID-19 outbreak on New Year’s Eve The NSW Government’s refusal to put forward a COVID-safe plan for New Year’s Eve risks a major COVID-19 outbreak in Balmain and Birchgrove on December 31, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has ... Click through to NSW Government’s inaction risks COVID-19 outbreak on New Year’s Eve
Ode to Australia Street at Newtown's ArtSeat 'Snapshot of Australia Street 2010 - 2016 A love letter to Newtown' was unveiled today. Click through to Ode to Australia Street at Newtown's ArtSeat
Inner West named Sport NSW Local Council of the Year Inner West Council has won the 2020 Local Council of the Year at the Sport NSW Community Sports Awards Click through to Inner West named Sport NSW Local Council of the Year
Revocation of Interim Heritage Order No. 5 affecting 436 Marrickville Road, Marrickville Inner West Council annoucement Click through to Revocation of Interim Heritage Order No. 5 affecting 436 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
Blooming Arts exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery The next exhibition at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery is the annual Blooming Arts which celebrates the work of artists with a disability, and supports their art practice. Click through to Blooming Arts exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
16 Days of Activism in the Inner West Council will once again support the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism to prevent gender-based violence. Click through to 16 Days of Activism in the Inner West
Inclusive Film Festival Council is hosting a free Inclusive Film Festival (IFF) on Friday 4 December to mark the 2020 International Day of People with Disability. Click through to Inclusive Film Festival
Government demolition of White Bay power station would be an act of vandalism Yesterday’s announcement from Dominic Perrottet and Andrew Constance that they intend to demolish the historic White Bay Power Station is an obscene threat which, if carried out, would constitut ... Click through to Government demolition of White Bay power station would be an act of vandalism
Inner West Council’s new Music Library The Inner West now has a Music Library, which was launched yesterday by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne. Click through to Inner West Council’s new Music Library
Mayor slams State Government’s ‘unfair’ rates changes Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has criticised the Berejiklian Government's council rate harmonisation process for merged councils, saying that forcing through rates changes in 2021 without any phase-in ... Click through to Mayor slams State Government’s ‘unfair’ rates changes
Leichhardt and Campbelltown must not be left out in the cold by the NSW Government Greg Warren, the Member for Campbelltown and Darcy Byrne, Inner West Mayor, have joined forces in calling for fair funding for suburban NRL grounds so that the West Tigers can play more games at Campb ... Click through to Leichhardt and Campbelltown must not be left out in the cold by the NSW Government
Another big night of wins for Marrickville Library Another big night of wins for Marrickville Library at the 2020 National Trust Heritage Awards Click through to Another big night of wins for Marrickville Library
Deleted slush fund documents must be released by Premier Berejiklian according to department head From Mayor Darcy Byrne: I have today received correspondence from the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Tim Reardon, informing me that the deleted documents through which the Premier ... Click through to Deleted slush fund documents must be released by Premier Berejiklian according to department head
Marrickville Library wins at 2020 Australian Institute of Architect Awards Inner West Council’s magnificent Marrickville Library has won the prestigious David Oppenheim Award for Sustainable Architecture and was joint winner of the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Arc ... Click through to Marrickville Library wins at 2020 Australian Institute of Architect Awards
2020 GreenWay Art Prize winners announced The winner of the 2020 GreenWay Open Art Prize is Nicole Robins who has won a prize package valued at $6,000 for her work Agave Attenuata. Click through to 2020 GreenWay Art Prize winners announced
Inner West Fest to replace large scale festivals and events Council is inviting the community to submit ideas and proposals on new ways of delivering events and activations in 2021 through the $400,000 Inner West Fest. Click through to Inner West Fest to replace large scale festivals and events
Go Solar campaign wins Inner West Council has won the Community Engagement Achievement category for the Go Solar campaign at last night’s Cities Power Partnership 2020 Climate Awards. Click through to Go Solar campaign wins
New acting General Manager for Inner West Brian Barrett has been appointed acting General Manager of Inner West Council. Click through to New acting General Manager for Inner West
Applications open for Pride Centre Reference Panel Council is calling for applications for a Reference Panel that will provide advice and feedback in establishing an Inner West Pride Centre. Click through to Applications open for Pride Centre Reference Panel
Councils to pursue legal action over $252 million slush fund At its meeting on 27 October, Council resolved to pursue legal action against the NSW Government over their maladministration of the Stronger Communities Fund. Click through to Councils to pursue legal action over $252 million slush fund
Destruction of $252 million slush fund approval documents requires forensic examination From Mayor Darcy Byrne: Following testimony last Friday from the Premier’s advisor Sarah Lau that documents approving grants through the Government’s $252 million slush fund were shredded ... Click through to Destruction of $252 million slush fund approval documents requires forensic examination
Dubbo Council awarded $28 million sweetheart deal by Berejiklian and Barilaro It has been revealed that Gladys Berejiklian and John Barilaro personally intervened to award the National Party electorate of Dubbo an extraordinary $28 million through the Government’s $252 mi ... Click through to Dubbo Council awarded $28 million sweetheart deal by Berejiklian and Barilaro
Slush fund documents prove Premier’s involvement - forensic review must still be undertaken The release today by the Premier of some of the documents through which she approved $141 million in grants though the Government’s disgraced Stronger Communities program, demonstrate that she h ... Click through to Slush fund documents prove Premier’s involvement - forensic review must still be undertaken
Amazing new Ashfield Aquatic Centre open to the public Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is encouraging locals to dive in and discover the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre, which opened to the public on the weekend. Click through to Amazing new Ashfield Aquatic Centre open to the public
'Alchemy' to be made at Chrissie Cotter Gallery A collaborative exhibition showcasing textiles, ceramics, painting, printmaking and mixed-media collage is the next to feature at Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Click through to 'Alchemy' to be made at Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Council opens new childcare centre Council has opened a new childcare centre. The first phase of Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre will start with a limited intake of 20 children per day from late October. Click through to Council opens new childcare centre
Council affirms its opposition to uranium mining in NSW Council has unanimously affirmed its opposition to uranium mining in New South Wales. Click through to Council affirms its opposition to uranium mining in NSW
Annual Grants round now open Council offers grants for projects supporting a culturally diverse, progressive and sustainable Inner West. Click through to Annual Grants round now open
Save New Years Eves - Turn the fireworks to the Inner West Following revelations that the New Year's Eve fireworks may not proceed Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has today said he'll work with the NSW Government to save New Year's Eve and bring the fireworks to ... Click through to Save New Years Eves - Turn the fireworks to the Inner West
Fringe-EDGE Inner West Artist in Isolation Residencies applications now open Council is proud to be a Major Partner of the Sydney Fringe Festival 2020 program and is funding two Fringe-EDGE Inner West Artist in Isolation residency opportunities. Click through to Fringe-EDGE Inner West Artist in Isolation Residencies applications now open
Council to open EOI process for new Pride Centre in Newtown Council will launch an Expression of Interest (EOI) process calling for submissions from LGBTIQ or LGBTIQ-friendly organisations to manage a Pride Centre that will operate out of Newtown Town Hall. Click through to Council to open EOI process for new Pride Centre in Newtown
Council Local Democracy Groups membership applications now open Membership applications are now open for Council’s Local Democracy Groups. Click through to Council Local Democracy Groups membership applications now open
Marrickville Town Hall to become a live music venue Council has voted to convert Marrickville Town Hall into a live music and performing arts centre. Click through to Marrickville Town Hall to become a live music venue
2020 Young Creatives Awards winners Inner West Library and History has announced who has won 2020 Young Creatives Awards. Click through to 2020 Young Creatives Awards winners
Council encourages everyone to 'Tune In' for Mental Health Month Take part in Council's Mental Health Month 'Tune In' short video competition. Click through to Council encourages everyone to 'Tune In' for Mental Health Month
Applications now open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery and ArtSeat in 2021 Council is inviting local artists to submit ideas for the exhibition of artworks at the Newtown ArtSeat and Chrissie Cotter Gallery in 2021. Click through to Applications now open for Chrissie Cotter Gallery and ArtSeat in 2021
Next phase commences in Council’s war on food waste Council will commence a new food organics collection in the former Marrickville Local Government Area. Click through to Next phase commences in Council’s war on food waste
A ‘Public Housing Plan for Birds’ at Newtown’s ArtSeat Inner West Council has unveiled the latest artwork at Newtown ArtSeat. Click through to A ‘Public Housing Plan for Birds’ at Newtown’s ArtSeat
Councils to form Community to Community Relationship Inner West Council has initiated discussions with Eurobodalla Council on establishing a formal Community to Community Relationship. Click through to Councils to form Community to Community Relationship
Haystacks solar garden information evening Inner West residents are invited to be part of Australia’s first large scale solar garden. Click through to Haystacks solar garden information evening
Pesticide use notification Council will be carrying out weed spraying in all of its parks including sports fields from 26 August 2020 to 23 October 2020. Click through to Pesticide use notification
New public art for Ashfield Aquatic Centre Council’s magnificent new aquatic centre in Ashfield, set for an October opening, now boasts a landmark new public artwork. Click through to New public art for Ashfield Aquatic Centre
Win for Council and the community in King George Park negotiations Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will compensate Council and the local community $2.875 million for the compulsory acquisition of 2,285sqm of land at King George Park. Click through to Win for Council and the community in King George Park negotiations
Next Perfect Match artwork by Wendy Sharpe Council’s unique Council initiative, Perfect Match, will hit new highs when the next commission is unveiled this month. Click through to Next Perfect Match artwork by Wendy Sharpe
Child safety Inner West Council has pleaded guilty to historical matters concerning Stanmore Out of School Hours Care Service (OOSHC) and has received a fine of $10,000. Immediate steps were taken at the time to a ... Click through to Child safety
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