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Inner West Council

Locality: Ashfield, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9392 5000

Address: 260 Liverpool Road 2131 Ashfield, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 "Creativity and art, it's just vital." Winning the Local Prize in the 2019 Greenway Art Prize was more than just recognition of her work. It opened up an entire community of local artists, all helping each other create.

25.01.2022 Council endorses the United Services Union (USU) petition calling for a total overhaul of the iCare worker's compensation scheme.

24.01.2022 Do you like the new draft Community Gardens policy? Let us know on Your Say

24.01.2022 We can't wait for International Day of People with Disability this 3 December. We're coming together to support and elevate the voices of people with disability at a uniquely inclusive and accessible event at the Petersham Town Hall, including performances from three brilliant people. Madeleine Stewart will make us laugh, Lara Nakhle Music will serenade us and Karim's Mojo Disco will be sure to put a smile on your dial!... Find out more about the Inclusive Film Festival (IFF) here: innerwest.nsw.gov.au/IDPWD #IDPwD

22.01.2022 Keep an eye out for the Spring 2020 issue of Inner West Council News in your mailboxes! Or read it online: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au///inner-west-council-news

21.01.2022 We have deep cleaned Robyn Webster Sports Centre today as a precaution. Read more about our #COVID19 response: innerwest.nsw.gov.au/COVID19

21.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Do you know how to be an active bystander? We've partnered with Women’s & Girls’ Emergency Centre WAGEC to deliver a pilot workshop, where you'll learn introductory skills to support someone experiencing domestic and family violence.... Spots are limited but free: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au//domestic-and-family-viol #16DaysOfActivism #16Days

21.01.2022 King George Park is one of the Inner West’s most popular sporting and recreation grounds, and it's time to plan for its future. How do you want to see it used? Let us know on Your Say: https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/king-george-park-plan-

21.01.2022 Are artists with disability leaders for change? As part of our Inclusive Film Festival (IFF) to celebrate #IDPwD we're conducting a live panel that will explore this topic. Panelists include award-winning First Nations writer Gayle Kennedy, performer and policymaker Paul Nunnari, LGBTIQ+ writer and activist Jax Jacki Brown and academic and activist Hannah Solomons. Director, writer and broadcaster Anthea Williams will moderate the discussion. Our in-person event is almost at capacity, but everyone is welcome to view the FanForce livestream at: https://www.fanforcetv.com/programs/innerwestcouncil2020

19.01.2022 It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do especially when it's painted by internationally renowned artist Wendy Sharpe. We hope you all love 'Women's Empowerment', the 100th Perfect Match mural, as much as we do! It's across the road from Camperdown Memorial Rest Park if you'd like to visit it yourself.

19.01.2022 What do you think of the key changes that will affect Precinct 75? Land use zoning to B4 Mixed Use Maximum Floor Space Ratio of 2.2:1 Maximum building height ranging from two to seven storeys.... Let us know on Your Say

19.01.2022 Do you have something to say about Mental Health? Here's your chance to express it. #MentalHealthMonth #TuneIn #WayAhead

17.01.2022 We need you to help name nine different spaces in the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre

17.01.2022 A great outcome for the Bay Run precinct and community. Transport for NSW will compensate Inner West Council and the local community $2.875 million for the compulsory acquisition of 2,285sqm of land at King George Park. As well, Council has successfully negotiated that 72% of the acquired land will be returned to Council by December 2025.

17.01.2022 Every ten minutes Australians throw out approximately 6000kg of clothes. Would you like to learn how to repair your clothes instead of throwing them out? Find out how with the free Clothing repair café with the Bower webinar this weekend

16.01.2022 Minor flood warning for Cooks River Bureau of Meteorology has announced that an abnormally high tide is likely to cause minor flooding along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge this evening.

16.01.2022 What is history good for? We're exploring this all throughout History Week, so let us know

13.01.2022 Calling all local artists Two unique spaces are up for grabs, giving you the opportunity to show your work for free!

11.01.2022 Ashfield Aquatic Centre is almost ready to reopen! We're counting down the days until 17 October, but before then we need you to help name its 9 different spaces: yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/spacenamingaac

09.01.2022 Spring is the perfect time to get out and enjoy nature. We have a range of activities and resources to get you into your garden and out in the neighbourhood.

09.01.2022 Have you ever heard of a "solar garden"? Similar to a community garden for vegetables, a solar garden is an array of solar panels that others can access to share the benefits of solar power. We're proud to be supporting a new program that allows locals to get credit on their electricity bills by investing in a solar garden plot, via Haystacks Solar Garden.... : Anna Meltzer Photography

08.01.2022 Which food scraps have you been putting in your new food waste bins? If you're unsure what goes in them, we've answered a lot of your questions about the new food waste recycling service for apartments in the South area: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au//food-was/food-waste-faqs

07.01.2022 A food organics collection is commencing in the South area this week. As Mayor of the former Leichhardt Council I was very proud of Councils ground-breaking food waste service for apartments. We are now expanding the service into the old Marrickville Council area, and plan to make further extensions into the Ashfield area in 2021.... Reducing food waste is also one of the most important things we can do to reverse global warming." Mayor Darcy Byrne

06.01.2022 With over 150 exceptional entries, the creative future of the Inner West is looking very bright! A massive congratulations to our 2020 winners Augustine Flett, Mia Economou, Oliver Whitehouse, Lily Cameron, Zoe Hamra, and Kiet Phan and runners up Bridget Staal, Leo Lorents, Suenna Jeong, Rinjani Soengkoeng, Eszter Coombs and Samuel Eastwood. Their artworks and written pieces are on display now.

06.01.2022 The Mayors of both Inner West Council and Eurobodalla Council met on Monday 24 August to discuss strengthening the bond between the two Councils which was created following the 2019-20 summer bushfires. Read more: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au//councils-to-form-communi

06.01.2022 In medieval times celery had a very different purpose. Thanks to Cornersmith for the relationship advice They'll be teaching you everything there is to know about celery and its many uses this Saturday for Footprints Online 2020.

06.01.2022 Hello, cocky! Public Housing Plan for Birds is a collage of portraits of birds that live in the Inner West. Ashfield artist Angela Robertson-Buchanan says the area's abundant birdlife is losing its vital habitat due to urban development.... Check it out at Newtown's Art Seat. Read more: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au//a-public-housing-plan-fo

05.01.2022 Have you ever visited Whites Creek Valley Park in Annandale? There's much more going on here than first meets the eye, as we explore it for Footprints Online 2020.

03.01.2022 Council in partnership with Transport for NSW provides regular FREE child restraint checks by RMS Authorised Restraint Fitters to ensure that our youngest residents are correctly secured in car restraints. Secure your spot for a mobile service to visit your home

03.01.2022 A solar garden provides many of the benefits of solar without having to install panels on your place. Find out how else a solar garden could be right for you: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au//c/go-solar/solar-gardens

02.01.2022 Happy Garage Sale Trail hunting this weekend! Find a sale near you or on online: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au//garage/garage-sale-trail

02.01.2022 Footprints Online 2020 kicks off today at 11! We're bringing you panel discussions, videos and activities on sustainability issues relevant to locals in the Inner West.

01.01.2022 Would you like to be actively involved in building a stronger Inner West? We're currently seeking members for our advisory committees in Access, Arts and Culture and Social Strategy as well as our Seniors Working Group.

01.01.2022 Food recycling is coming! The average Council garbage bin has 36% food waste, and we're doing what we can to bring that number to zero. We're rolling out food scrap recycling in apartments across the South area.