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Our specialised programs are designed to meet you wherever you are on your fitness journey, with options for all ages, abilities, and fitness goals

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Find your ideal workout, swim or place to relax at Inner West Aquatics and Recreation.

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Health and fitness

Discover a complete approach to health and wellness with Inner West Aquatics and Recreation.

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Aquatics

Inner West Aquatics and Recreation's five Aquatic Centres offer year-round swimming, fitness, and wellness programs for individuals and families at every stage of life.

Wed 19 Nov - Thu 20 Nov 2025

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05 November 2021

Inner West’s public art celebrating Aboriginal culture and heritage wins major award

Inner West Council has won the prestigious Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Award for the Gadigal Wangal Wayfinding Project.

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02 October 2025

Fairer Future Plan adopted with better balance for Marrickville

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Our Fairer Future Plan was adopted with amendments moved to achieve a fairer balance for Marrickville.

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03 October 2025

Inner West calls for DA approval requirement to further strengthen tobacconist regulation

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has welcomed the NSW Government's new licensing laws for tobacconists while renewing his call for development applications to be required for any new tobacconists to open.

02 October 2025

Inner West partners with SXSW Sydney to launch Fest by Inner West

The Inner West is set to come alive once again as Inner West Council and SXSW Sydney today announced the return of Fest by Inner West for 2025, unveiling a stellar line-up of international and Australian talent.

10 October 2025

Marrickville Music Festival set to light up the Inner West this Sunday 12 October

The Inner West is set to come alive with the sounds of music as the much-loved Marrickville Music Festival returns on Sunday 12 October 2025.

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