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24 December 2025
Dear Residents,
Last Thursday, Councillor John-Paul Baladi and I joined Waverley Council Mayor Will Nemesh, along with representatives from other Councils across NSW, at the public memorial held at Bondi Pavilion. We laid a wreath on behalf of our local community and extended Strathfield Council's full support to Waverley Council as they undertake the extraordinarily difficult task and responsibilities in supporting their local area through this distressing time.
On behalf of my fellow councillors, I’d like to thank every one of our residents and community members for what has been a busy but purposeful year. We look forward to serving you for the remainder of this Council term to deliver lasting results for our community. I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy festive season as we ring in the new year.
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
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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Australia Day in Strathfield Square
Strathfield Council will celebrate Australia Day on Monday 26 January at Strathfield Square, the heart of Strathfield.
This community event will celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. It will include a smoking ceremony and didgeridoo performance, free children’s activities, and a special movie screening of Blueback!
Pictorial History of the Strathfield District
Step back in time and rediscover the stories that shaped our local community. Pictorial History of the Strathfield District uncovers forgotten landmarks, remarkable local characters, and the everyday moments that built the area we know today.
You can purchase your copy of the Pictorial History of the Strathfield District from Council's Customer Service Centre and Strathfield Library from Monday 5 January 2026. Please note: purchases must be made via card. Purchases can also be arranged by calling Council's Customer Service Centre on 9748 9999.
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.
Strathfield Council Christmas & New Years Closure
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.
Strathfield Summer Sounds
The Strathfield Summer Sounds project was held over December 2025 and featured free live music and busking in Strathfield Square, Homebush West and Homebush.
If you performed at, are a member of the community, or own a business in one of the town centers, we'd love to hear your feedback!
Have You the Downloaded StrathfieldHub App?
Have you updated your StrathfieldHub app to the latest version? The new version is available now and it remains the easiest way to contact the council for service requests or waste bookings, 24/7!
With the StrathfieldHub app, you can easily request and track services like waste bookings straight from your phone. Snap a photo, submit your request, and get real-time updates – all in one place.
Download now and make your day a little easier!
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development Application
10.2025.165.1
03/12/202
57 Barker Rd, Strathfield 2135 NSW
Alterations and additions to existing garage
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
