Enjoy the magical festivities at Strathfield Christmas Carols!

Dear Residents,

Have you noticed Council recently completed works at the intersection of Burlington Road and Rochester Street in Homebush Town Centre? This consisted of a new raised pedestrian wombat crossing, landscaped kerb extensions to enforce 1-way traffic flow, line marking, new tactile plates, additional landscaping, and the addition of a compliant pram ramp to existing accessible parking. I'd like to thank all Council staff involved in bringing this project to life as it has improved pedestrian safety and public amenity in the heart of Homebush.

Our yearly Share the Dignity Morning Tea is taking place in Strathfield Town Hall on Tuesday 9 December 2025. Whilst the lead up to Christmas is an exciting time for some it can be a period of hardship for others, and this initiative helps make this period a little easier for women in need. If you haven't registered yet, you can do so via this link.

Lastly, I was delighted to award 18 recipients for this year’s Community Grants Program last Friday which will all aim to deliver activities that meet the needs of residents and improve wellbeing in our local area. From these grants we will see organisations manage interactive workshops, local history performances, disability training for staff, sports coaching pathways for girls, a learn to swim program, and much more. This annual grant program opens applications on 1 June and closes on 31 July. For more information, please visit our website.

If you need to contact me or have any questions, please do so by emailing me cr.bcai@strathfield.nsw.gov.au or ring our office on 9748 9999.

Cr Benjamin Cai, Mayor of Strathfield

Enjoy the magical festivities at Strathfield Christmas Carols!

Gather your family and friends Saturday 6 December and head down to Strathfield Park for Strathfield's annual Christmas Carols!

ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW:
❤️ Festivities start at 6pm at Strathfield Park
👧🏻 Free kids' activities including face painting, crafts, petting farm and a jumping castle!
🎅 Photo opportunity with Santa Claus!
🎼Christmas Carols including appearances from the Strathfield Symphony Orchestra and Strathfield Community Choir
🎬Free Movie Screening of the 1994 Disney Classic – The Santa Clause!

This is an alcohol-free event.

We look forward to celebrating with everyone!

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Thinking in Pictures: Chalmers Road School

Join us at the official opening of our final art exhibition for the year with amazing works of art created by the students of Chalmers Road School 🤩

📅 Wednesday 3rd December (International Day of Disability)
🕗 12pm start
📍 Ironbark Gallery

Please RSVP by emailing exhibitions@strathfield.nsw.gov.au by the 24th November to confirm your attendance

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THIS SATURDAY - Despicable Me 4 at Hudson Park!

Banana-rama drama incoming to Hudson Park on Saturday 22nd of November with the FREE movie screening of Despicable Me 4!

Gru faces off against a flamboyant villain from his past while juggling fatherhood and a mischievous new addition to the family. Meanwhile, the Minions get a superhero upgrade, leading to chaotic hilarity and unexpected heroics.

📅 Saturday 22 November
🕗 Movie starts at 6.30pm
📍 Hudson Park Oval
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Bring a picnic rug or chairs, pack some snacks and enjoy this family friendly movie under the stars!

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Take Part in Council's Litter & Illegal Dumping Community Survey

Your voice matters! With your help, stop littering and illegal dumping in Strathfield!

We are inviting the community share their feedback which will directly guide council’s local clean-up priorities and prevention programs.

Filling out the survey only takes 5 minutes – thank you for helping build a cleaner, greener Strathfield free form litter and illegal dumping 💚

Once the survey is completed, you will also be in draw for the chance to win a $50 visa voucher!

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Have Your Say: Review Powells Creek Corridor Lands Plan of Management

Council is currently seeking comments from the community on the revised draft Powells Creek Corridor Land Plan of Management.

The revision includes the inclusion of new community land at 20A Parramatta Road Homebush and minor updates to the draft plan.

Council is also inviting the community to attend a public hearing about the proposed categorisation of community land as a "park". The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 6pm at Strathfield Library. Please register your attendance here

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Help Share the Dignity this Festive Season

Share the Dignity’s 2025 "It's in the Bag" campaign is now running and concludes Sunday 30 November!

During this time, we encourage the community to first choose a handbag in good condition that you no longer use. Then, fill it with items that would make a woman feel special, pop in a thoughtful note or Christmas card and show her someone cares.

We have 3 collection points to drop off your bag:
🩷Strathfield Council Customer Service
🩷Strathfield Council Library
🩷Bendigo Bank Homebush Branch

Thank you for making a positive difference this holiday season for a woman who needs it most

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Do you Have a Learner Driver in the House?

Whether you're just starting out or deep in the 120-hour journey, this FREE online workshop will make supervising a Learner Driver easier and safer.

We’ll cover everything from logbooks to lessons – and yes, learners are welcome too!

📅 Wednesday 26th Nov
🕠 6- 7.30pm AEST
💻 Online

This is an online event, secure your attendance here

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Wynola Estate subdivision plan, 1925. Courtesy State Library of NSW

Wynola Estate, 1925

Bounded by Newton, Chalmers, Barker and Yarmouth (now Wallis Avenue) Roads, the 16 lots of the Wynola Estate were subdivided and offered for sale 100 years ago on 21 November 1925. Lot 15 comprised the original grand house Wynola, and tennis court, built by wealthy merchant Leonard Keep c.1894. The 15 vacant lots were marketed as ‘fine villa sites’ and buyers were assured that the roads were ‘well formed.’ Thirteen lots were immediately sold at prices ranging from £8 to £13 per foot. Total sales were £10,100, including the house. Wynola was later known locally as the ‘white house.

20 November 2025

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