Find out what's happening in Strathfield this week!
Amalgamation remains at the forefront of issues local Councils face, with newly merged Inner West and Bayside Councils suffering growing pains. Inner West Council meetings are regularly picketed by irate residents angry over the merger, while the Bayside Council is facing the almost impossible task of bringing the Council in line with Premier Mike Baird’s plan in time for the September 2017 elections.
Strathfield Council continues to review its legal options in light of any new developments regarding amalgamation.
The Bushcare program at Council engages community groups and residents in caring for our native vegetation. One particular group, Sathya Sai International Organisation, has racked up over 150 volunteer hours and planted a staggering 4,000 plants at Cooke Park. The spectacular revegetation helps reconnect Strathfield’s bushland areas, work towards restoring critical small bird habitats and enhance the surrounds of the sporting fields. Well done to the team, this is a great contribution.
Head to the website for more information on how you can be involved in Bushcare.
Registering your dog or cat is easy with the online NSW Pets Registry. Login to register, report a missing pet, change ownership information and update contact details. Up-to-date contact details assist in returning lost animals to their homes. For information on micro-chipping your pet, visit your local vet.
Please visit www.petregistry.nsw.gov.au for further information.
Everyone loves a BBQ, but no one likes getting food poisoning. Follow these simple tips to make your BBQ a hit:
• Keep all food cold and covered until ready to be used
• Use different plates and utensils for raw and cooked foods
• Make sure all meats are cooked all the way through so juices run clear
• Continually replace dips and salads when left out of the fridge for a long time
• Don’t keep left overs if they’ve been out of the fridge for more than two hours
Visit The Food Authority for more information: www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au
Council has been working with local high schools this week to promote domestic violence awareness in support of White Ribbon Day. Local youth will be gathering in the Town Centre on Friday 25 November to distribute information and show the community what our youth stand for. By engaging young people to take ownership and drive this event we are promoting change for the future.
For more information visit the website www.whiteribbon.org.au
Herding Sheep on Shortland Avenue
A herd of sheep grazing in the Strathfield area shows the shift in the community from semi-rural to a bustling metropolis. The photo is marked as Shortland Ave and taken in the 1930’s. It’s hard to imagine the now modern street with its rows of houses and cars, busy with this farmyard favourite!
After School Craft Activity (5-12 years)
Date/time: Friday 25 November, 3:30 -4:30pm
Venue: Ironbark Room, Strathfield Library
Bookings essential
Chatterbox Café – English Conversation Group
Date/time: Fridays, 9:30 -11:30am during school term (starts 2nd week of term)
Venue: Homebush Public School
Strathfield Symphony Orchestra Concert
Date/time: Saturday 26 November, 7pm
Venue: Strathfield Town Centre
Strathfield Symphony Orchestra Concert
Date/time: Sunday 27 November, 2.30pm
Venue: Strathfield Town Centre
Heart Foundation Walking Groups – Mums and Bubs
Date/time: Alternate Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am
Meeting Point: Homebush West Public School
Heart Foundation Walking Groups – St. Anne’s Walkers
Date/time: Tuesdays 4pm, Thursdays and Saturdays 8am
Meeting Point: St Anne’s Church
Baby Bounce - For newborn to 3 years
Date/time: Tuesdays (excluding school and public holidays), 10:30am-11am
Venue: Strathfield Library
Storytime - For 3 to 5 years
Date/time: Wednesdays (excluding school and public holidays), 10:30am-11.30am
Venue: Ironbark Room, Strathfield Library
Storytime - For 2 to 5 years
Date/time: Thursdays (excluding school and public holidays), 10:30am-11.15am
Venue: High Street Community Library
HSC Art Exhibition
Date/time: Thursday 1 December – Tuesday 6 December
Weekdays 10am-4pm, Sat/Sun 10am-5pm
Venue: Strathfield Town Hall
