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18 December 2025
Dear Residents,
On behalf of Strathfield Council and our community, I extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by the tragic events at Bondi on Sunday 14 December. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone who has been impacted by this senseless act of violence which has no place in Australia.
It is vital to take care of yourself and others during such trying times. For those feeling overwhelmed by what has happened, Lifeline Australia is available 24/7 and can be reached on 13 11 14.
Our community is grateful for the heroic actions taken by emergency services personnel, first responders, health workers and those who responded swiftly to protect others in the most difficult of circumstances.
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
Strathfield Council Christmas & New Years Closure
As the Christmas holidays approach, please note our adjusted operating hours listed below:
Council Customer Service Centre:
Council's Customer Service Centre will be closed from Thursday 25 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026. Customer service will re-open Monday 5 January 2026.
Strathfield Library and Innovation Hub:
Strathfield Library and Innovation Hub will be closed Thursday 25th December 2025 to Friday 2nd January 2026. There will be extended hours access between 9am - 6pm from Thursday 25th December to Friday 2nd January 2026. Regular Library hours resume Saturday 3rd January 2026.
Hudson Park Driving Range:
Hudson Park Driving Range will be closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, 25 December and will reopen on Boxing Day, Friday 26 December, from 10am - 8pm. Hudson Park will also be open on New Year's Day, Thursday, 1 January 2026 from 10am to 8pm.
Any further or updated trading hours, please visit our website.
Free Kids Activities During the Summer School Holidays
The Summer School Holidays are here and Strathfield Council Library have some free activities for the kids to take part in!
All the favourites are back, plus a few new activities including:
- Colouring in and Papercraft (Ages 5-7)
- Cricket with Instinct Cricket (Ages 5-12)
- Dash Robotics (Ages 7-12)
- Lego Robotics (Ages 10-12)
- Movies at the Library - Dogman (Ages 5-12)
Register your kids for some school holiday fun today!
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Have your Say on Projects currently on Exhibition
Council runs engagement for projects and items requiring community consultation. We currently have a number of items on exhibition where you are more than welcome to view and share your feedback including:
➡️Review Powells Creek Corridor Lands Plan of Management
➡️Exhibition of Amendment to Part P – Heritage of Strathfield DCP 2005
➡️Draft Asset Management Policy, Draft AMP and Draft SAMP
➡️Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2025-2029
Development Applications during Christmas and New Year Period
During the Christmas & New Year period, notifications for all Development Applications, Section 4.55 Applications and Section 8.2 Review Applications, will be extended beyond the regular notification periods in accordance with Council's Community Participation Plan and Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment 1979 to exclude any days between (inclusive): 20 December and 10 January 2026
Now Showing! Thinking in Pictures: Chalmers Road School
Support local student art at the Ironbark Gallery! Our latest exhibition features the artistic talents from all students at Chalmers Road School.
This school caters for students aged 4-18 with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities. In this context making art is a very sensory process and art lessons are structured in a way that enable all students to access and complete a process. This often
requires modifying materials and finding inventive ways to engage students and these processes in themselves are as interesting as the final product.
Thinking in Pictures: Chalmers Road School is on show until Sunday 1st February 2026.
Have your say on the new design and Review of Environmental Factors of the Homebush Bay Drive and Australia Avenue intersection upgrade!
The Australian and NSW Governments are investing $200 million to upgrade the intersection of Homebush Bay Drive, Australia Avenue and Underwood Road.
The proposed upgrades will ease congestion, increase safety and improve travel times and connectivity to Sydney Olympic Park and Homebush for all road users.
Residents are also invited to attend a community information session at Strathfield Train Station on Tuesday 13 January 3pm - 5pm
2026 Waste Calendars
Council’s 2026 Waste Calendars will be available to be picked up from Council’s Customer Service Centre and at Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub when Council reopens on Monday 5 January 2026.
We will also be distributing our Waste Calendars at Council events in the new year.
If you are unable to pick up a calendar due to health, illness or injury, please contact bins@strathfield.nsw.gov.au to get it delivered to your home address.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Carols in Strathfield Park, 2017. Courtesy Strathfield Council
Christmas Fair, 1901
Christmas Fairs and carols have long celebrated the joy of the season. The style may have changed but the sentiment is the same.
In 1901 a Christmas Fair was held at the Homebush School of Arts, over several days, to raise money for that esteemed institute. When Premier Sir John See, was held up in Cabinet, the fair was opened by Lady See instead. She was escorted by her son-in-law, Mr S. Hordern (junior) and the Enfield Lancer Cadets. Students from Homebush Public School ‘executed a floral march’ and numerous stalls were run by local ladies.
Merry Christmas!
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development Application
10.2025.159.1
03/12/202555-57 Abbotsford Rd, Homebush 2140 NSW
alterations to existing heritage dwelling, construction of two storey addition at rear with basement, inground swimming pool and futsal court
Development Application
10.2025.164.1
01/12/2025
195 Parramatta Rd, Homebush West 2140 NSW
Tree Pruning
Development Application
10.2025.159.1
03/12/2025
55-57 Abbotsford Rd, Homebush 2140 NSW
alterations to existing heritage dwelling, construction of two storey addition at rear with basement, inground swimming pool and futsal court
