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13 May 2021
Homebush Village Fair Mini
It's time for some family fun! Delight your children with face painting, visit the jumping castle and head over to the petting farm to meet some furry friends! Covid safety and capacity restrictions apply.
When: Sunday 16th and 30th May
1st session: 11am - 12.15pm
2nd session: 12.30pm - 1.45pm
Where: Homebush Public School
Volunteers Needed
Are you and your friend looking for an opportunity to help out at a community event? Council is seeking 30 volunteers to assist at the Cooks River Fun Run! Register your interest today by filling out an application form.
Get Your Covid-19 Vaccine
A new Covid vaccination centre is now open at Sydney Olympic Park.
Hop on the Strathfield Connector for a convenient trip to the vaccine centre! Connector red route buses will now be stopping on the corner of Australia Avenue and Sarah Durak Avenue during the centre operating hours.
Recycling Station
The Homebush Recycling Trailer has moved to the carpark next to Strathfield One Stop Childcare Service at 2A Fraser Street, Homebush NSW 2140.
Homebush Upgrade
Construction for the roundabout at the intersection of Rochester Street and Burlington Road, Homebush has begun and will continue through to Tuesday 18 May 2021. Visit our website for more information on this project.
Red Shield Appeal
Grab a sausage sizzle at Strathfield Square on Sat 22 May and support the Salvation Army's annual Red Shield Appeal. Or if you're looking to make an impact, volunteer to knock on doors on 30 May.
Walk Safely to School Day
This Friday, Council is joining Pedestrian Council of Australia to raise awareness of road safety and encourage drivers and pedestrians to look out for children going to school. Check out these tips on how to teach pedestrian habits to your children.
Throwback Thursday
Colonel John McLean Arnott
Colonel John Arnott of the Arnott's Biscuit empire enlisted in December 1914 as Commanding Officer of the 7th Light Horse Regiment, serving alongside his son, Bruce Arnott. Colonel Arnott had previously served in the Boer War and went on to command the 9th and 13th Light Horse Regiments before becoming Commandant of the Training Centre in Moascar, Egypt. The father of seven sons, his two eldest sons served during WWI and all five younger sons served during WWII. Captain Bruce Arnott was killed on the Western Front in 1917, after earning the French Croix de Guerre, aged just 20.
Courtesy Australian War Memorial
Join local historian Cathy Jones for a discussion on The War at Home: The Impact of WWI on the Strathfield District as part of the Strathfield Library exhibition Strathfield Answers The Call: 1914-1918.
