Local West Sydney News
New Year brings ancient China to modern Sydney
February 16, 2018
Mastering the art of Chinese dance means racking up thousands of air miles for Cynthia Xin, who frequently visits China to train for the Sydney Chinese New Year Festival.
Locals c...
Usage agreement between Council and bike share com
January 10, 2018
A uniform set of rules, agreed to by bike share companies and six Councils across Sydney, has been established in a bid to improve public safety and ensure that bike usage continue...
Bay Run separate pathway extension open for summer
December 28, 2017
A 500 metre extension of separated pathway for cyclists and pedestrians on the Bay Run from the new Iron Cove Creek Bridge to UTS Rowing Club Haberfield was officially opened this ...
Welcome to Country comes to life for NYE
December 15, 2017
A stunning animation featuring a grandfather and grandson’s journey along the rivers of the Eora Nation will come to life on the pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge this New ...
The sounds of Christmas are coming to the city
November 27, 2017
Shoppers, visitors, residents and workers can soak up the spirit of the festive season as the sounds of Christmas fill the air across Sydney.
Traditional Christmas carollers, incl...
NEW WASTE CONTRACT DELIVERS IMPROVED SERVICES IN P
November 05, 2017
City of Parramatta Council enters into a new major waste contract from Monday 6 November 2017, that will deliver cost savings and improved waste service delivery to residents acros...
Dogs to be welcomed back to pubs
November 05, 2017
Inner West Council last night voted to reverse a ban on dogs being allowed in inner west pubs, through a motion moved by Mayor Darcy Byrne.
Mayor Byrne said Council would ...
Inner West Council invests in local sports
November 05, 2017
Bold new targets to increase the number of women and girls playing sport in the inner west is part of a package of measures being investigated by Inner West Council to create a hea...
Council awaits Government Green Light on Waterfron
November 05, 2017
Council is pushing ahead in a bid to gain Government authority approval to turn the two Waterfront Oval playing fields in Callan Park into a modern training and playing facility.&n...
Sydenham to Bankstown Strategy blueprint for devel
November 05, 2017
Inner West Council is calling for the State Government to return control of the Sydenham to Bankstown Corridor to local councils and work with local government to deliver responsib...
Liverpool Celebrates its 207th birthday
November 05, 2017
Liverpool is turning 207 on 7November 2017. To celebrate, there will be a Citizenship ceremony for new Australian Citizens, Order of Liverpool Awards and a cake cutting ceremony at...
Council receives $15.37m funding for Bernera Road
November 05, 2017
Liverpool City Council has received a total of $15.37m in funding from the Department of Planning and Environment to move forward with the extension of Bernera Road from Camden Val...
Liverpool Council receives Smart City Award
November 05, 2017
Liverpool City Council’s continued push into digital planning was recognised this week with an award from the Committee for Sydney.
The Committee for Sydney, an independent ...
HALDON STREET FESTIVAL A SUCCESS
November 05, 2017
?Lakemba was turned into a bustling marketplace on Saturday, when more than 20,000 people descended on the town centre for the Haldon Street Festival.
The event kicked off...
MAYOR TAKES SWIPE OVER PRIORITY PRECINCTS
November 05, 2017
The Mayor of the State’s largest Council has called on the NSW Government to end its undemocratic push to impose 25-storey residential buildings on local communities.
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Mayor calls for track free tram technology
October 20, 2017
Mayor of Inner West Council Darcy Byrne today called on the Government to look to the future and install an innovative Guided Electric Transit System (GETS) or track-free tram tech...
Inner West Council the ‘greenest’ in NSW
October 20, 2017
Inner West Council is the ‘greenest’ Council in New South Wales when it comes to clean, green investments, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne announced today.
Mayor Byrne ...
Marrickville festival on this Sunday
October 20, 2017
Marrickville Festival
Sunday 22 October 2017, 10am – 5pm
Marrickville and Illawarra Roads, Marrickville
Marrickville Festival brings together all of ou...
Strathfield food and Jazz festival
October 08, 2017
The Strathfield Food and Jazz Festival is 3 weeks away! We are delighted to announce our first Chef for the event will be JULIE GOODWIN. MasterChef Winner, Author, Ho...