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8 January 2026
Dear Residents,
Happy New Year! We’re celebrating the new year with fresh looks and improved amenity around the Strathfield area.
Have you seen the renewal works at Strathfield South? Intersecting light and dark grey coloured pavers and verge planting along Liverpool Road, have brought life to the area and the local businesses are loving the new look. I had the chance to see the transformation myself before Christmas and congratulated Council staff on their work.
All waste enclosure art has now been installed in our Town Centres and are providing a colourful insight into our identity. Be sure to scan the QR code on the enclosure to learn about the rich and interesting history behind the designs.
Finally, Council is continuing on its mission to improve our roads and footpaths. Check the website for the list of works scheduled for the remainder of this financial year and follow us on socials to keep updated on the latest news from council.
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
Australia Day in Strathfield Square
Bring the family down to Strathfield Square, the heart of Strathfield this Australia Day!
This fun and family friendly community event will celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. It will include a smoking ceremony and didgeridoo performance, and free children’s activities.
At 7.30pm there will be a special free movie screening of the Australian drama film 'Blueback' - a heart-warming tale of family, friendship, and the power of one person to make a difference.
January School Holiday Program
Strathfield Council Library have some free activities for your kids to take part in these Summer School Holidays! There are still a few spots left to book into these following activities:
🎨 Mixed Media Art Workshop (Ages 13-18)
🏏 Cricket with Instinct Cricket (Ages 9-12)
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Strathfield Council Library will also be holding a Youth Open Space (Ages 12-18) where the Ironbark Room will have table tennis among other games to relax and unwind during the school holidays. No bookings are required for these sessions:
📅 Thursday 15th January: 1 - 4pm
📅 Thursday 22nd January: 1 - 4pm
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, and you're invited to have your say and provide your valuable feedback!
Residents are also invited to attend a community information session at Strathfield Train Station (Everton Road) on Tuesday 13 January 3pm - 5pm.
Lego Club is back for 2026!
Back by popular demand, Strathfield Council Library’s Lego club is back for another year of creativity, colour, and inspiration!
Whether your child builds mythical creatures, dream homes or entire cities, this is the place where ideas click into place.
📅 First Tuesday of every month
🕗 3.30pm – 4.30pm
📍 Strathfield Library
👧🏻 Ages 5 – 12 years
Bookings are essential on Strathfield Council Library's Humanitix page and will open at 11am on the day.
2026 Waste Calendars
Council’s 2026 Waste Calendars are now available to be picked up from Council’s Customer Service Centre and at Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub!
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.
Put on your Dancing Shoes - Line Dancing for Seniors is Back!
Join us for FREE line dancing classes at Strathfield Town Hall, led by the beloved and well-known instructor, Pat Wilcock!
Class Schedule:
📅 Every Wednesday, starting 21 January.
🕗 Beginners: 10am – 11am
🕗 Improvers/Easy Intermediate: 11am – 12.30pm
📍 Strathfield Town Hall
Come for the fun, stay for the rhythm - and let’s dance together!
No booking needed. First come first serve.
Workforce Preparation
Looking to land your first job or re-entering the workforce?
This 10-week Workforce Preparation course with MTC will teach you the skills you need to set career goals, identify your skills and abilities, search for jobs, apply for jobs and prepare for interviews.
Classes for this course will be on Mondays & Wednesdays 10am - 1pm starting on Monday 9th February 2026 and will be held at Strathfield Library & Innovation Hub.
To register or to learn more, call 8762 0222 or email info@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
COMMUNITY UPDATE
YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN THE STRATHFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN!
The Strathfield Community Garden at Lakers Reserve has been flourishing over the Christmas and New Years period! Our dedicated members have been busy harvesting a lot of vegetables in the last few weeks.
Even though the weather has been fluctuating between hot and cool, it has not deterred the members from tending to the garden and maintaining the many vegetables and plants on site. We are also excited to share that our banana tree has produced a lovely crop, which members have happily taken home to enjoy.
The Strathfield Community Garden is always looking for new community members to help keep our community garden looking vibrant and thriving. All are welcome to join.
In 2026, the garden will be open every Thursday from 3pm to 5.30pm (weather permitting), as well as on the last Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm (weather permitting). Click here for more information on how to get involved.
EVENTS
Thinking in Pictures: Chalmers Road School
Date: Until 1st February
Place: Ironbark Gallery, inside Strathfield Council Library
FREE Kids Cricket Workshop
(9 - 12 years)
Date: Tuesday 20th Jan
Time: 11am - 12.30pm
Place: Bressington Park
Movies in the Park
Date: Select Saturday Nights in February and March 2026
Time: 6.30pm
Place: Varies by location
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development Application
10.2025.170.1
16/12/2025
82 Homebush Rd, Strathfield 2135 NSW
repair and alterations to the existing rear verandah, construction of pool fences and new verandah to the existing pool pavilion
Development Application
10.2025.165.1
03/12/2025
7 Barker Rd, Strathfield 2135 NSW
Alterations and additions to existing garage
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
