Bird Survey With Us!

Help Council understand the health of local bird populations and their habitats by signing up to Mason Park Wetlands Birds Survey events! First one kicks off next Saturday 5 December.

Book Now!

There’s exactly one week until Erika Cholich’s artist talk at the Ironbark Gallery. Book in your spot today for a chance to hear about what inspired her latest body of work Gilded Perceptions.

Decorate Your Own Christmas Bauble

Let the festive colours flow! Print out the competition sheet and get creative with your 3-12 year old for your chance to win a $50 gift card from Smiggle!

Do You Know A Local Hero?

Each year, Strathfield Council announce a Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year for local community members who have made outstanding contributions to Strathfield. Acknowledge a local hero by nominating them today!

Staff Excellence

Congratulations to Strathfield Council staff members Rowan Castro and Sam Shaw, who both received a Rotary Club of Strathfield Pride of Workmanship 2020 Award last night.

Share Your Season’s Greetings

We’re inviting all local residents to take part in Christmas Carols Online 2020 by wishing everyone a happy Christmas! Simply hit record on your phone or camera and send through WeTransfer. Submissions close on Monday 30 November, 11:59pm.

Youth Week Competition

Last chance to submit your videos for the ‘Be Connected Film Fiesta’ competition by Monday 30 November. A $300 JB-HI gift voucher awaits the 1st place winner!

Yellow Bin or Red Bin?

Get ready to test your knowledge on recycling and waste reduction by completing the Waste Matters Survey! All completed entries submitted by Friday 4 December go in the draw to win 1 of 4 $50 shopping vouchers.

Got Ground Asparagus?

Ground Asparagus is a weed of national significance and often appears in gardens. This plant suppresses and out-competes native plants, harming our natural environments. Click below for control methods if spotted in your garden.

Access and Mobility Committee

Would you like to join Council's new Access and Mobility Committee to provide advice on improving accessibility in our area? Submit your expression of interest by Monday 7 December.

Help Define Local Character!

“Distinctive street layout with church at centre, good proximity to cooks river corridor parks but why are streetscapes so barren? Need more trees and nature strip beautification.” What are your thoughts about what you like and can be improved in the Strathfield LGA? You have until Wednesday 2 December to make your voice heard!

What Do You Love About Bressington and Mason Parks?

Do you enjoy going to Bressington and Mason Park? We're seeking your feedback to help draft their plans of management. Submissions must be made by Friday 11 December for a chance to win a $50 shopping voucher!

Qantas Pilot, Lester Brain

As Qantas celebrates its centenary this month, we remember the local boy who became its Chief Pilot in 1930. Born in Forbes in 1903, Lester Brain spent his childhood in Ashfield and Enfield, training with the RAAF before joining Qantas in 1924. He gained fame (and the Air Force Cross) in 1929 after discovering airmen, Moir and Owen, missing in Arnhem Land. Just a month earlier he had located the Kookaburra at Wave Hill, NT although her pilots, Anderson and Hitchcock had perished from thirst. In July 1930 Brain married Constance Brownhill of Strathfield. Captain Moir was his best man.

Image Courtesy of the State Library of NSW