Common Ground residents demand compensation for harsh lockdown
Residents of the Common Ground housing estate in Camperdown are demanding compensation for their treatment during a 14-day hard lockdown.
Inner West Council
Former Inner West mayor Darcy Byrne vows to return after being dumped
The former mayor of Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne, is vowing to return to the top job after being dumped in favour of the Greens’ Rochelle Porteous.
Inner West Council de-amalgamation: the real costs and benefits
With residents of Inner West Council soon to have their say on de-amalgamation, Pip Hinman weighs in on the costs and benefits.
Callan Park: a question of Trust
A war of words has broken out over the future management of Callan Park and whether the site is under new risk of commercial redevelopment.
Meeting hears case for Inner West Council de-amalgamation
A resident-initiated meeting to discuss the case to de-amalgamate the Inner West Council has drawn good numbers, reports Markela Panegyres.
Greens call for public toilets with free pads and tampons across Inner West
The Greens have called for more public toilets across Sydney’s Inner West and for the facilities to offer free sanitary products.
Opinion: let’s get some queers elected to Inner West Council
Despite having one of the highest proportions of LGBTQI+ people of any LGA in Australia, Inner West Council does not have a single queer councillor. That needs to change, argues Liz Atkins.
Sweeping new Covid restrictions announced for Sydney
A wave of new Covid-19 restrictions have been introduced across Sydney after 13 new cases were recorded since 8pm last night.
Masks mandatory indoors across seven council areas as Sydney records two new Covid-19 cases
Face masks have been made mandatory across seven Sydney councils after the city recorded two new cases of the super infectious Delta strain of Covid-19.
Name change mooted for Marrickville’s Victoria Rd over “colonial links”
Inner West Greens Councillor Colin Hesse says his proposal for Victoria Road, Marrickville is about respect.
Inner West Greens announce council candidates
Inner West Greens candidates plan to break what they say is a Labor-Liberal alliance with a platform of expanding public spaces and establishing a greener council.
Byrne vows to remain Mayor despite “abuse of power” claims
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne is standing firm despite calls for him to step down over an alleged “abuse of power”.
Pride Centre in Newtown a step closer
The planned Inner West Pride centre is a step closer, with applications to join the Reference Panel now open.
Ashfield gets new aquatic centre in time for summer
The new Ashfield Aquatic Centre has opened, giving Inner West residents access to five new pools in time for summer.
Inner West, Randwick councils announce support for artists
Sydney’s Inner West and Randwick local councils have announced support packages for local artists struggling in the time of Covid-19.