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14 August 2025
Cr John-Paul Baladi, Mayor of Strathfield
Dear Residents,
On behalf of Council, I would like to express our gratitude to our community who have shown kindness and generosity by donating non-perishable food items for this year’s Homelessness Appeal. Rangers have gathered all donations to be dropped off to St Paul’s Church and St Merkorious Charity so they can be distributed to those who are in need.
This Sunday marks the 34th anniversary of the Strathfield Massacre resulting in the tragic loss of life and trauma for those who survived. Council held a commemorative service in collaboration with Cumberland RSL Sub-branch today at Strathfield Square so that members of our community could honour the seven victims of the tragic events that unfolded on 17 August 1991. Attendees also had the privilege to hear from Greg Read SC who was awarded The Star of Courage for his role in warning shoppers to take cover on the day.
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.
HELP US CELEBRATE MOON FESTIVAL 2025
Join us for a magical event as we celebrate Moon Festival 2025, in honour of one of the most popular holidays in East and Southeast Asian culture!
We'll honour the full harvest moon with a fun-filled programme with lion dancers, free kids' activities, delicious eats and live music!
📅 Saturday 4 October 2025
🕦 1pm - 6pm
📍The Crescent, Homebush West
Food vendors and not-for-profit organisations are invited to submit a stallholder application to take part in this year's event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, click here for more information.
Stall holder applications and sponsorship expressions of interest close 5pm, 6th September 2025.
Join us tomorrow for Indian Independence Day 🧡🤍💚
Join us in an Indian Flag Raising ceremony out the front of Strathfield Council to mark India’s 78th Independence Day on Friday, 15th August 2025.
📅 Friday 15 August 2025
🕦8:30am
📍Chambers Front Lawn, Strathfield Council
Council will be raising the Indian and South Korean Flags at Davey Square Reserve from 15 - 22 August to mark the Indian Indian Independence Day and National Liberation Day of Korea.
Coffee With a Cop
Drop in to Sip Hour Coffee for a chat with Auburn Police Area Command.
This event offers you the perfect opportunity to sit down with the Police to discuss any issues or ask any questions you may have!
Coffee is on us! Limited to 100 cups.
📅 Thursday 28 August
🕦 10.00am – 12.00pm
📍 Sip Hour Coffee, Henley Road, Homebush West, 2140
Spring Festival moves to alternate years 🌷
Following a resolution passed at the council meeting on 27 May 2025, Strathfield Council announces that the annual Spring Festival will now be held on an alternate year basis.
This change allows the Council to better manage resources and ensure the continued success of the event. We thank the community for their understanding and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Strathfield Park in 2026!
Join us at Strathfield Library for Children’s Book Week! ⭐
Come along to Council's special Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) to celebrate Book Week 2025 with stories, songs and craft!
📅Wednesday 20th August
📍Strathfield Library
🕦10.30 – 11.15am
Don’t forget to dress up as your favourite book character - we can’t wait to see you all!
No bookings are required for this event.
Riverfest is coming up 20–28 September 2025💚
Strathfield Council is happy to support the Parramatta River Catchment Group’s flagship community event ‘Riverfest’ this year – celebrating the Parramatta River, its surrounding creeks, and local environment!
Council has organised 2 events during Riverfest:
💚 Saturday 20 September - Wetlands Guided Walk at Mason Park Wetlands
💚 Friday 26 September - Mangrove Forest Clean Up at Mason Park Wetlands
Spots are limited, register today!
Bird Sketching Workshop 🦤
Be part of our fun and creative bird sketching and drawing workshop where local children can actively contribute to the public artwork ‘Where Song Began’ by Sydney artist Nuha Saad!
By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of how birds are an important part of Aboriginal culture and our local community. The best part – the children’s sketches may become part of the final artwork at Park Road Homebush and could also be displayed in a group exhibition at Strathfield Library!
📅 Saturday 20 September
🕦 10.30am – 12.30pm
📍 Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
This workshop is open children aged 9-12 years. Spots are limited – register today!
THROWBACK THURSDAY
80th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific
Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day on 15 August marks 80 years since the end of World War II after Japan’s unconditional acceptance of the Allied terms of surrender a day earlier.
This photo shows members of the 25th Brigade who had enlisted in 1939 being farewelled from Balikpapan, Borneo during August 1945, including Private James William (Jim) Newman of Strathfield, 2nd from left (NX2341). Another image shows Jim sitting on a 500 lb Japanese bomb. Originally from the Grafton district, Jim Newman returned home to Strathfield and married Priscilla Mabel Tate in 1946, settling in Albert Road Strathfield.
Image: Courtesy Australian War Memorial
EVENTS
BreastScreen Mobile Van
When: 11 - 29 August 2025
Time: 8:45am - 4:10pm
Where: Lyon Steet, Strathfield
Tech Savvy Seniors When: 2 - 16 September
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Strathfield Library
Author Talk with Judy Nunn
When: 31 October 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Where: Strathfield Library
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development Application
99 The Boulevarde, Strathfield 2135 NSW
S4.55(1A) Modification Application for internal modifications, deletion of some approved additions, enclosure of front balcony and the removal of an additional five (5) trees.
Development Application
21 Hydebrae St, Strathfield 2135 NSW
Demolition of existing structures, construction of a three storey dwelling, inground swimming pool, associated landscape works and front fence.
Development Application
5 Ravenna St, Strathfield 2135 NSW
demolition of existing structures, construction of new two storey dwelling with basement, swimming pool at rear and associated landscaping and front fence.
