Lest We Forget

Today is Remembrance Day and an important opportunity to commemorate those who have died in the line of duty. We pay our respects to those who have served. Read the story of a Strathfield local who served in WWI.

ROAR Exhibition

ROAR is still on exhibition during the Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub opening hours until 21 November. Come by and enjoy artwork from our local high school students. 

Applications Closing

Local artists with a passion for public art can help transform the bridge in Bridge Road, Homebush. If you've got a creative and exciting design for the space, we want to hear from you. Applications close on Monday 15 November.

Mason Park Nature Walk

BirdLife Australia and Strathfield Council is hosting a nature walk at Mason Park Wetland. Let an expert guide give you an eagle eye view of the area's birdlife and plants. Registrations are essential so grab your binoculars and book now.

Movies in the Park

Join us and an adorable yeti (on the big screen) for a screening of Abominable on Saturday 20 November, as part of Movies in the Park. Find us at Strathfield Park on the synthetic field next to Homebush Road.

Garage Sale Trail

Join 400,000 Australians putting secondhand first at two big weekends of garage sales! Sell or shop at garage sales online or in your community on 13 – 14 and 20 – 21 November.

Citizen of the Year 2022

Nominations for the Local Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year are open. Have someone in mind who goes above and beyond serving the community? Now is your chance to have them recognized for their efforts.

Work at the Polls

Expressions of interest are now open for those looking to work at the local council elections this December. The NSW Electoral Commission encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people living with disability and those who speak a language other than English. Read more for further details.

Throwback Thursday

Captain Charles William Clanan Marr

Captain Charles William Clanan Marr, from Rochester Street, Homebush, served as the commanding officer of the 1st Anzac Wireless Squadron in Mesopotamia (Iraq) during World War I. In 1917 he was awarded the Military Cross and in 1918 the Distinguished Service Order. He was promoted to major and twice mentioned in despatches. Marr returned home during mid-1918 and was elected to Federal Parliament as the Member for Parkes, which included Strathfield. He served from 1919-1929 and 1931-1943 and was knighted in 1934. His war diaries are now in the collection of the National Library of Australia.

Lest We Forget.

Captain Charles William Clanan Marr, 1st Australian Wireless Squadron, May 1916. Courtesy Australian War Memorial