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25 June 2020
ePlanning Portal
From 1 July 2020, all planning applications, including Development Applications and Complying Development Certificates for Strathfield Council will need to be electronically lodged online via the NSW Government Planning Portal. The new process enables customers to lodge anytime using the online portal. Paper applications will no longer be accepted.
Council’s Duty Planners are available on 02 9748 9999 or council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au to provide advice and assistance.
Child Restraint Fitting Day
Have some peace of mind by registering your attendance to have your child car seat inspected by an Authorised Restraint Fitter!
When: 30 June 2020, 9:30am – 1:30pm
Where: Strathfield Park, Chalmers Road
The Very Funny Frog
Put your listening ears on and join Strathfield Library for this week's storytime session! Pele will be reading The Very Funny Frog, written and illustrated by Jack Tickle and published by Caterpillar Books.
Thank You, Strathfield!
Council would like to thank everyone who contributed generously to the Neighbour2Neighbour program. More than 70 volunteers donated their time and essential items to assist over 30 community members in need. Remaining essential items were donated to St Paul’s Burwood, a charity that caters for people experiencing homelessness and unemployment.
A Visit to Your GP
Don’t miss out on important health checks! It is now safe to visit your GP or take up the telehealth service and have your appointment over the phone.
Covid Connect
If you know someone who’s in need of a listening ear and tips to improve social connection, a friendly chat with a Red Cross volunteer might just make all the difference. Click below to find out about the free phone service or call 1800 733 276.
St Anne’s Walkers Group
Don’t just talk the talk, but walk the walk! Join St Anne’s Walkers Group on Saturdays at 8am or Tuesdays at 4pm for some light exercise in a fun social setting. Participants must register their attendance. Book today.
Strathfield Library and Innovation Hub Unveiling
The Strathfield Library and Innovation Hub will be opening on Wednesday 1 July! As a safety precaution, members looking to study must book in a 1 hour timeslot via Eventbrite. Bookings will be available from 9am the day prior.
Get Your Site Right
If you’re building or renovating, you need to have an appropriate erosion and sediment control in place to prevent runoff, hard waste and litter from leaving your site. #GetTheSiteRight
Throwback Thursdays
Miss Olive Pink (1884-1975) and Bedford College
The Strathfield area has long been home to many schools. This postcard of Bedford College was sent to former art teacher, Miss Olive Pink in 1914. Born in Hobart, she had taught briefly at the girls’ college before the war. In later life she made her home in Alice Springs becoming an Aboriginal rights activist, anthropologist and gardener. Today, the Olive Pink Botanic Garden continues her legacy. The college at 99 Albert Road Strathfield has had a number of uses over the years and is now home to the Catholic Institute of Sydney.
Image courtesy of the University of Tasmania
