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23 April 2020
Light Up The Dawn
Council is encouraging residents to still commemorate ANZAC Day this year, albeit a little differently. By standing at the end of your driveway, in your living room, or on your balcony at 6am on ANZAC Day, we can be united in the ANZAC spirit to remember all those who served and sacrificed.
ABC will broadcast the National Commemorative Service live from Canberra at 5:30am on Saturday 25 April via their television channel, radio station and facebook page. RSL NSW will also be streaming a 10am closed service from Sydney via their facebook page.
Please click below to access an audio file of the Last Post to be played during your own memorial.
Road Repairs
Strathfield crews have been out in force repairing roads! Meredith Street now has new asphalt mixed with recycled glass, diverting approximately 32,000 bottles from landfill.
Hudson District Park Transformed
As part of Council’s capital works program, stage one of the Hudson District Park upgrade which included turf laying and installation of a water fountain, has now been completed!
Reduce your Waste
More time at home, doesn’t have to mean more waste. Read our tips on how to reduce waste and save money while spending more time at home!
Be Local Buy Local
Time for a haircut? Celebrating your anniversary this week? Choose to be local and support small businesses in your area. Don't forget to keep your receipts to show you’ve spent at least $150 throughout the week and enter the draw for a chance to win a $100 debit card.
Mayor’s ANZAC Day Message
ANZAC Day is one of Australia’s most important national commemorative occasions. Click below to watch the Mayor’s message on the importance of remembering those who have served and sacrificed this ANZAC Day.
Super Solar
Check out the newly installed 79kW clean power solar panels at the Strathfield Main Library. This form of sustainable and renewable energy, the first of its kind on Council buildings, is pollution free and benefits the environment.
Honorary Rangers
Have you spotted Council’s Honorary Rangers at your local park this week? They have been busy protecting the community by sanitising commonly touched surfaces and helping park-goers navigate the current restrictions. The Honorary Rangers are here to help, so if you see them, give them a wave and don’t be afraid to ask questions!
Help Flatten the Curve
Staying at home as much as possible and maintaining social distancing measures will help flatten the curve and save lives. Let’s stop the spread together.
A Day to Remember
This Saturday marks 105 years since the fateful landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops on the shores of the Gallipoli peninsula on 25 April 1915. One of the first to enlist, Homebush-born Private Aubrey Farmer (SERN: 325) landed at Gallipoli that morning with the 3rd Battalion. He was killed just four days later, having earned himself the Distinguished Conduct Medal for organising a party to carry a badly wounded captain to the rear under heavy fire. Aubrey Farmer was just 23 years of age and is remembered with honour on the Lone Pine Memorial at Gallipoli.
Lest We Forget.
