To mark National Tree Day, Inner West Council will once again give away free trees to residents.

Inner West Council adopted the 2018-19 Operational Plan and Budget on Tuesday night.

Craft breweries are raising a glass to news that a new State Government liquor authorisation for microbreweries will be trialled for the next 12 months in the Inner West Council area.

Inner West Council’s Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre (AKAC) has been named the Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW Facility of the Year.

Inner West Council’s draft Recreation Needs Study: A Healthier Inner West is now open for comment.

Residents have scored a double win with Inner West Council voting to fast-track the heritage restoration of Dawn Fraser Pool, while also accepting an offer from Telstra to hand over more of its Exchange Building in Balmain to be transformed into a co-working space for local businesses.

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has announced that 35 free car parking spaces have now reopened at the rear of the former Balmain Leagues Club site, which will give a boost to businesses along Darling Street in Rozelle.