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17 December 2020
Council Christmas Hours
Strathfield Council Customer Service and Library & Innovation Hub will be closed from Thursday 24 December 2020 and re-open Monday 4 January 2021. For any questions or queries, please contact Council on (02) 9748 9999 or email us.
The next Council e-News is scheduled to go out on Thursday 14 January 2021. Council would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Your Feedback Needed
What comes to mind when you see our green spaces and community facilities? Can anything be improved? Have your say here about social infrastructure in the Strathfield area by Wednesday 23 December.
Public Computers
The Strathfield Library & Innovation Hub now has a limited number of computers ready for public use. Schedule in a visit to get some work, study or research done!
Holiday Waste Bin Collection
Christmas doesn’t get in the way of our waste team! Waste collections on Christmas Day Friday 25 December will kick off at 3am so don’t forget to put your bins out the night before.
Keep Covid-19 Safe
Stay up-to-date on all the recent and upcoming changes to the Covid-19 rules. Continue to practice social distancing and safe hygiene over the holidays!
Rough Sleepers
Strathfield Council has partnered with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and Wesley Mission to help support people sleeping rough in our area. Please get in touch with us at communityservices@strathfield.nsw.gov.au if you are aware of anyone experiencing homelessness.
Council Meeting Recap
Watch the highlights from this month’s Council Meeting and stay up-to-date with everything that’s happening in our area.
Local and Young Citizen of the Year
Do you know someone who goes the extra mile for the Strathfield community? Vote for your Local and Young Citizen of the Year 2020! Applications close Friday 8 January 2021.
Christmas Carols 2020
If you didn’t get to tune into Strathfield Christmas Carols Online 2020 on Saturday, you can still gather the family and watch it via our YouTube channel, StrathfieldTV.
New Session Added Due to Demand!
After booking out our first session in record time, a second session of Robogls has been added on 7 January 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
Don't miss out on this epic robot battle with Robogals UNSW!
Bus Shelter Upgrade
Council is working with oOh!media to upgrade bus shelters around our LGA. Work is scheduled to commence on 4 January 2021 and should all be completed by the end of March 2021.
Throwback Thursday
Sensational Escape from Shark
When James Knight, a Homebush florist, went for a refreshing dip in Powells Creek on Christmas Day 1930, it didn’t quite go to plan. The creek was crowded with children when Knight saw a fin approaching. Three times the shark lunged for him and missed, lacerating him each time with its rough skin. He was saved by the murky water which made it difficult for the shark to get a grip on its victim. Eventually the maddened shark made its escape, as did Knight who was suffering from shock. James was the brother of Alderman George Knight of Homebush Council.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW: 1842 -1954), Saturday 27 December 1930, p. 9
