New Residents Evening

Are you new to the area? Sign up for our new residents information evening to learn more about the services, programs and facilities that are available to you.

When: Wednesday 28 April 2021, 6-8pm
Where: Strathfield Town Hall

Beyond Sight Wrap Up

Join guest speaker, Emeritus Professor Rector Christina Slade at the exhibition closing event on Saturday 17 April at 3.30pm. Register your attendance today via email – exhibitions@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Free Introduction to Croquet

Take advantage of this opportunity to play a new sport and make new friends! The Strathfield Croquet Club is providing a free croquet lesson on Friday 23 April.

Cooks River Fun Run

The all-time community favourite Cooks River Fun Run is returning in 2021! Register now to get your early bird rate.

Return and Earn Bin Stickers

Let people know you’re a waste warrior with this sticker for your wheelie bin. Available from Council’s Customer Service open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.

Back to School

A speed limit of 40km/h during school drop-off and pick-up hours are back in effect. Slow down and help keep our kids safe on the roads.

Alexander Windeyer Ralston

After the declaration of war in 1914, Strathfield barrister, Alexander Windeyer Ralston served in the Pacific before re-enlisting with the AIF in 1915. As a major with the 19th Battalion he served at Gallipoli. In June 1916 he was appointed lieutenant colonel, becoming one of the youngest colonels of the Allied forces. Ralston earned the Distinguished Service Order for his actions on the Western Front during August 1916 and the following year received the Companion of St Michael and St George for his ‘most excellent work’ at Lagnicourt. Visit Strathfield Answers the Call 1914-1918 at the library from 23 April for more compelling stories..