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14 May 2026
Dear Residents,
There is only two sleeps to go until Rochester St, Homebush transforms into a fun family-friendly street party for Homebush Vibes! Join us on Saturday the 16th of May from 1pm for an afternoon of live music, cultural performances, free kids’ activities, and more.
Why not make a day of it? Ahead of Homebush Vibes, I’ll be out in the community hosting Meet the Mayor street meetings! From 10-10.45am I will be at Drew Street Playground near Matthews Street, and from 11am-12pm I will be on the corner of Juno Parade and Wentworth Street. Feel free to drop by, say hello and let me know what’s important to you.
Finally, as the weather is getting cooler, our street trees are dropping their autumn leaves, and Council's Street Sweeping team are doing a fantastic job ensuring our neighborhoods are as clean as possible. There are a few eco-friendly ways you can give them a helping hand, which you can check out on social media, while you are there, give us a follow as well!|
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
Homebush Vibes is coming back to Rochester Street this Saturday 🎉🎶🕺
Get ready, Homebush! Homebush Vibes is coming back to Rochester St 😃
Gather your friends, bring the family, and prepare for a fun-filled afternoon of free family-friendly festivities. We will have live musical performances, delicious local eats, free activities (including face painting sponsored by Community Bank Homebush and North Ryde (part of Bendigo Bank)) for the kids, and non-stop vibes!
📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
🕗 1 – 6pm
📍 Rochester Street, Homebush
$10 vouchers will be available on the day and can be used at select eateries at the event. Vouchers are limited to one per person, until allocation is exhausted, and will expire on the same day. Visit the Council tent to get yours.
See you all very soon!
Meet the Mayor!
Meet Strathfield Mayor, Councillor Benjamin Cai at his upcoming Mayoral Street Meetings in Greenacre. This is your chance to have a one on one conversation and share your thoughts and ideas about our community.
SESSION 1:
📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
🕗 10 – 10.45am
📍Drew Street Playground near Matthews Street, Greenacre
SESSION 2:
📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
🕗 11am – 12pm
📍 The corner of Juno Parade and Wentworth Street, Greenacre
Have you had your say on Council's Traffic and Transport Strategy?
This is your chance to let us know about street and pedestrian problem areas in our neighbourhood such as streets where vehicles speed or behave unsafely, intersections and crossing points that are unsafe or difficult to use, or gaps in the walking and riding network
If you are yet to share your feedback, it is not too late. Visit our ‘Have Your Say’ website and share your thoughts by Monday 18 May 2026.
2026 HeartFelt Community Mothers Day Event
Join the HeartFelt Community for a gentle and supportive Mother's Day gathering for women navigating grief. The event will be a space for connection, reflection, and honouring those we hold close in our hearts.
Lunch will be provided.
📅 Friday 15 May
🕚 11am – 2pm (Arrival 10.30am)
📍 Strathfield Town Hall – Supper Room
Melville Reserve Playground is getting an upgrade!
From Monday 18 May 2026, Council staff will be upgrading the playground surface and undertaking landscaping and civil works at Melville Reserve. The playground will be closed until 3 June 2026.
This upgrade will enhance the playground area along with the frontage of Melville Reserve along Hampstead Road. The works will include new seating, new playground surface and enhancement to the gardens currently along Hampstead Road.
Council appreciates your cooperation during this time.
FREE Wellbeing Strathfield Energy Matters Forum
Hear from experts & get the facts at this FREE community event hosted by Jason Yat-Sen Li, Member for Strathfield.
The forum will feature guest speakers, along with opportunities to ask questions, with more information available on the night.
📅 Wednesday 20th May
🕗 6 – 8pm
📍Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus
Tuning in to Kids - FREE workshop for parents and carers
In partnership with Metro Assist/CABL, Council is hosting a 6 week parenting course best suited to parents and carers of children ages 3-12.
These workshops will empower you with practical strategies to help create a
strong emotional connection with your child, which will help them develop confidence and resilience.
📅 Wednesdays 20th May - 24th June
🕗 12.15 – 1.30pm
📍Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
THROWBACK THURSDAY
The Hunter Estate, May 1926
The first subdivision of the Hunter Estate was offered at auction on 22 May 1926. These lots fronted Glenarvon and Augusta Streets with another two lots on Yarmouth Road (now Wallis Avenue), Strathfield. Most of the lots on the south side of Glenarvon Street were owned by Mrs Mary Hunter of Vaucluse and this is probably where the name of the estate originated.
Some lots had previously been offered for sale in 1923 as the Stratholme Estate. Further subdivision of the Hunter Estate in 1927 offered lots on the south side of Augusta Street, Palmer Avenue and Yarmouth Road.
The Hunter Estate, 1926. Courtesy State Library of NSW
EVENTS
Special Preschool Story Time
Date: Wednesday 27 May
Place: Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
Time: 10.30 – 11.15am
Reading Rangers
Date: Wednesdays until 24 June
Place: Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
Time: 4 – 5pm
This program is for primary school students (ages 7–12) with a Strathfield Library card. Bookings essential.
Tech Savvy Seniors Cantonese
Date: First session: 2 June 2026
Place: Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
Time: 10am
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development Application
10.2019.135.6
28/04/2026
17 Patricia St, Strathfield South 2136 NSW
S4.55(2) Modification to consent No. 2019.135 to facilitate internal reconfiguration across all levels of the dwelling, including basement layout changes with relocated staircase, lift and car parking and the addition of a storage room; ground floor reconfiguration with revised room uses, removal of one staircase, laundry enlargement, bar addition and window adjustments, and first floor amendments including bedrooms and ensuite reconfigurations.
Development Application
10.2026.32.1
21/04/2026
12 Agnes St, Strathfield 2135 NSW
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a two storey dwelling with basement, front fence, tree removal and associated landscape works.
Development Application
10.2026.43.1
21/04/2026
204 Hume Hwy, Chullora 2190 NSW
demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a service station, convenience retail premises, drive-through food and drink premises, neighbourhood shop, car wash facility and associated site works.
