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11 September 2025
Cr John-Paul Baladi, Mayor of Strathfield
Dear Residents,
I'd like to thank everyone who made the time to engage with Council over the past week. A lot of valuable feedback was shared at last week's Homebush Boundary Consultation Town Hall and at both Mayoral Street Meetings over the weekend. Council is committed to delivering projects and services that are representative of our community's needs, and your thoughts help guide us.
Council's Gapyeong Flood Appeal is open until 20 September 2025 and your generous donations will help families rebuild homes, restore livelihoods, and find hope after this tragedy. Please click here should you wish to contribute towards this worthy cause.
As always, if you have a local concern or idea you’d like to share, you can reach me on 0400 017 759 or at cr.jpbaladi@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Do you know a local hero?
Each year, Strathfield Council announce a Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year for local citizens/groups who have made outstanding contributions to the community.
All nominees must be Australian citizens and residents of the Strathfield Council area at the time of nomination. Nominees are judged on a number of criteria, including whether contribution was outstanding, voluntary, beneficial to the community and environment and/or of significant personal effort. A number of other criteria will also apply.
Young Citizen of the Year is open to nominees aged 16 to 21 on January 26 of the year they are being nominated for. All other nominees, including those nominated for Young Citizen will then be considered for the Citizen of the Year Award.
The awards are presented each year at Council’s Australia Day celebrations.
Nominations for 2026 Local and Young Citizen of the Year are now open will close 19 December 2025.
Moon Festival - 4 October 2025🌕
Join us in a celebration of culture, flavour, and family fun with lion dancers, street food, and live music!
📅 Saturday 4 October 2025
🕦 1 – 6pm
📍 The Crescent, located immediately outside Flemington train station (southern side)
Make it a lovely day out with friends and family and soak up the festive vibes that is being celebrated around the world!
Entry is free and everyone’s welcome! ✨
Free School Holiday Cricket🏏
Sign your child up for a fun-filled 90-minute cricket session run by Instinct Cricket these school holidays! Whether they’re new to the game or just keen to get active and enjoy some friendly competition, this program is designed for everyone!
These inclusive sessions focus on building confidence, learning new skills, and having a great time with friends.
For dates and times, click the button below!
HSC Study Sessions 📚
Is your child sitting the HSC this year? Help them boost focus and manage study stress with our Pomodoro HSC Workshop at Strathfield Library.
Using short, structured study blocks, this two-hour session offers expert guidance in a quiet space at the library, refreshments, and study packs to support effective revision.
📅 Tuesday 30 September 2025
🕐 2–4pm
📍 Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
This is an age restricted event for senior High School students who are studying for their HSC. Spots are limited - bookings essential
Have you had your say? 👍
We have a number of items within Council where you are encouraged to have your say including:
- Homebush TOD Section 7.12 Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan
- Proposed Suburb Boundary Change: Homebush (South of Railway)
Be sure to share your feedback by Friday 12 September 2025
Have questions or want to learn more about a specific project, contact Council at council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Mangrove Forest Clean Up at Mason Park Wetlands
We have a few spots left for you to participate in our Mangrove Forest Clean Up on Friday 26th September during Riverfest – don’t miss out!
This year’s festival runs from Saturday 20 September (World Clean Up Day) to Sunday 28 September (World Rivers Day), with a diverse 2025 program full of events and activities that offer fun and engaging ways to connect with our beautiful river.
Strathfield Council is a member of the Parramatta River Catchment Group.
Calling all book lovers and story seekers! ✨
Join us at Strathfield Library for an unforgettable morning with Judy Nunn AM – Australia’s literary legend!
🗓️ Friday 31 October
🕥 10.30 – 11:30am
📍 Strathfield Library
Judy will be giving us an insight to on latest novel, Pilbara – a sweeping tale of grit, love, and hope set in the rugged beauty of Western Australia.
Bookings are essential and spots are limited! Light refreshments provided.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Artist’s impression of new markets c.1970s. Courtesy Strathfield Local Studies
Happy 50th Birthday Sydney Markets!
By the 1950s, Sydney’s fresh produce markets had outgrown their crowded, busy Haymarket site and were in need of a new home. Homebush Saleyards closed in 1967 and construction on the 41-hectare site for new markets commenced in 1972, costing $49 million. The Sydney Markets project became the second largest capital development program ever undertaken by the NSW Government - after Sydney Opera House.
Flemington Station, for 80 years the gateway for livestock arriving to market, became the colourful scene of fresh produce transportation. The Governor of NSW, Sir Roden Cutler, officially opened the new markets on 12 September 1975.
EVENTS
Line Dancing for Seniors
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 10 - 11am (Beginners); 11 - 12.30pm (Improvers)
Where: Strathfield Town Hall
Community Choir
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Where: Strathfield Town Hall
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development Application
10.2025.113.1
26/08/2025
26 Meredith St, Strathfield 2135 NSW
demolition of existing structures and construction of a two storey dwelling with basement level, swimming pool, detached outbuilding at rear, front fence and associated landscape works
Development Application
10.2025.117.1
30/08/2025
25 Merley Rd, Strathfield 2135 NSW
Tree Removal
Development Application
10.2023.139.3
03/09/2025
30 Hydebrae St, Strathfield 2135 NSW
s4.55(2) application to modify previous approval to change the proposed roof to a concrete roof, update glazing, ceiling fans and insulation to comply with BASIX and the proposed removal of an additional three (3) trees and updated landscape plan
