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22 July 2021
Enrolling to Vote
Remember to enrol or check your enrolment details before the local election on 4 September. Remember, voting is compulsory.
Non-Residential Roll
If you pay rates on a property in Strathfield but live in a different area, don’t forget to register to be included in the Non-Residential Roll for the upcoming local government election. Applications must be received by 6pm on Monday 26 July 2021.
Covid-19 Testing Clinics
It’s important that you get tested if you have:
- Any Covid-19 symptoms, even if only mild
- Visited a place or travelled on public transport at the same time as a confirmed Covid-19 case
- Been at an interstate Covid-19 case location during a specific time period
Click the link below to check the list of testing clinics near our LGA.
Customer Service Now Closed
In light of the current public health order, Council’s face-to-face Customer Service Centre will be temporarily suspended. However, our customer service advisors are available by phone Monday-Friday between 8.30am – 5.00pm. Council is also contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on (02) 9748 9999.
Business Support during Covid-19
The NSW Government will provide business grants between $7,500 and $75,000 to help fight through the current Covid-19 lockdown. Click below for more details about this initiative.
Neighbour2Neighbour
If you are an elderly or vulnerable resident in our area, Council has a team of volunteers ready to assist with shopping for essential items, looking after a pet and linking you to local services. Call 9748 9939 on Monday – Friday from 8.30am – 5:00pm.
Residential Parking Permit
All Residential Parking Permits which expire during the Sydney lockdown period will be automatically extended until the 30th of September 2021. Applications to renew your permit can be downloaded via our website.
Library Book Lockers
You can still click, collect and return library books via the contactless method. Our book lockers are the easiest and safest way to utilise library resources and are available 24/7.
Throwback Thursday
Olympian, June Maston (1928-2004)
Olympian, June Maston grew up at 8 Agnes Street, Strathfield. At the 1948 London Olympics she competed in the long jump as well as the 400 metre relay team with Shirley Strickland, winning silver. In 1949 she married fellow Olympian, water polo player Jack Ferguson at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Strathfield. June was also a physical education teacher, coaching a number of talented athletes from the 1950s until her retirement in 1988. Among them was a young Betty Cuthbert, whom she coached throughout her career. In 1967 June received an MBE. She died of motor neurone disease in 2004.
June Maston (left) and Shirley Strickland (second from left) with Fanny Blankers-Koen (right). Image courtesy Australian Sports Museum
