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2 July 2026
Dear Residents,
Strathfield Council is aware of the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Public Inquiry - Operation Rosny. Details of that operation can be found here.
The matter is currently before ICAC and it is for ICAC to determine any recommendations or outcomes that come out of the Inquiry.
I want to assure all of our community that Strathfield Council values responsible, ethical leadership. As elected representatives we are individually accountable for our behaviour whilst we are in office and the community should hold us to the highest standards of behaviour. This matter does not reflect who we are as a Council.
Council’s operations are not affected by the public inquiry. The community can continue to have confidence in Council’s decision-making processes and the services our staff deliver every day.
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 Village Markets this Saturday 🧺
Community Bank Homebush and North Ryde (part of Bendigo Bank), AMA Markets, and Council are so excited to bring the community together again for Homebush Village Markets!
📅 Saturday 4 July
🕗 9am – 2pm
📍 The Crescent, Homebush, along Homebush Train Station
Bring your family and friends for a wonderful day out to enjoy local stalls, delicious food, unique finds and family-friendly fun. See you all very soon!
Road Closure for upcoming Homebush Village Markets
Saturday 4 July 2026
NOTICE: To accommodate the upcoming Homebush Village Markets, a road closure will be in place from approximately 5:30am – 5pm on Saturday 4 July and Saturday 1 August along The Crescent from Rochester Street to Homebush Road only.
Please note that road closures will not take place along Burlington Road and Rochester Street to ensure sufficient parking is available whilst the event is taking place and that residents will have access to their properties at all times.
Enjoy the rhythm, stay active, and make new friends at Free Line Dancing For Seniors 💃🏾
We are excited to share the wonderful news that Free Line Dancing for Seniors is continuing on from July 2026!
This popular program is held every Wednesday and is designed to support active ageing, social connection, and wellbeing in a friendly and inclusive environment.
📅 Every Wednesday
🕗 Beginners: 10 – 11am / Improvers/Easy Intermediate: 11am – 12.30pm
📍 Strathfield Town Hall
💲Free
Cooks River Fun Run Success 👟
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Cooks River Fun run last Sunday! The rain held off and it was great to see everyone out there giving it their all.
Whether you ran in the 2km Family Dash, the Our Backyard River
10km run, or the 5km run, like Strathfield Mayor, Councillor Benjamin Cai, and Councillor Rory Nosworthy did, we hope everyone who participated had a great time and are proud of what they accomplished.
Council would like to thank Racehub Australia and all sponsors who all helped made the day a success.
NAIDOC Week (5 – 12 July 2026) 🖤💛❤️
Next week is National NAIDOC Week, an opportunity for all of us to learn about First Nations histories and cultures and to participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth.
Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub with a smoking ceremony, traditional dance and didgeridoo performance. All ages welcome.
📅 Monday 6 July
🕗 2 - 2:45pm
📍Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
💲Free admission. No bookings required. Refreshments provided.
Sunday Morning Yoga for Adults 🧘♂️
As part of Health and Wellness initiative, Strathfield Australians of Indian Sub-Continental Heritage (SAISH) shall be holding Yoga Classes for Adults (14 years and older) on Sundays, from 5 July 2026 to 20 December 2026.
📅 On Sundays from 5 July 2026 to 20 December 2026
🕗 9:15am to 10:15am
📍Ironbark Room, Strathfield Library, 65-67 Rochester Street Homebush NSW
💲$120 for full term (25 Sundays)
To learn more and to register, please click here.
Meet the Mayor this Saturday Afternoon 😀
Bring your questions, ideas and neighbours! Strathfield Mayor, Benjamin Cai is continuing his Mayoral Street Meetings into July.
Street Meeting 1:
📅Saturday 4 July 2026
🕗2 – 2.45pm
📍Bressington Park, Homebush
Street Meeting 2:
📅Saturday 4 July
🕗3 – 3.45pm
📍Marlene Crescent, Greenacre (near Marlene Reserve)
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Community Bank Backs Local Market Trial in Homebush
Council is delighted to announce Community Bank Homebush and North Ryde (part of Bendigo Bank) is a presenting sponsor of the Homebush Village Markets trial. This trial is a new initiative designed to bring local businesses, residents and visitors together in a vibrant market place experience in the heart of Homebush.
Founded by local community members, Community Bank Homebush and North Ryde (part of Bendigo Bank) located at 27 Rochester Street, Homebush and Cox's Road Mall, North Ryde was Bendigo Bank's first Sydney metropolitan Community Bank branch to open in May 2002.
Empowered by customers who choose the Community Bank, they are able to invest into our communities. Last financial year, they invested 94% of their previous year's net profit into community initiatives and as at June 2026, both branches have contributed over $1.5M to unlocking community outcomes.
EVENTS
Echoes of Silence: Amanda Hitchens & Clair Reynolds
Date: on now until 10 August
Place: Ironbark Gallery
Community Garden
Date: Every Thursday (Weather Permitting)
Place: Laker Reserve
Time: 3 - 5.30pm
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development Application
10.2025.121.2
18/06/2026
84 Redmyre Rd, Strathfield 2135 NSW
S4.55(2) Modification Application to modify consent 2025.121 which seeks architectural feature and design amendments to change the appearance of the dual occupancy as it presents to the streetscape.
Development Application
10.2025.80.2
16/06/2026
46 Llandilo Ave, Strathfield 2135 NSW
Section 4.55(2) modification application seeking amendments to previously approved consent number 2025.80, including internal configuration of the basement, ground, and first floor plans.
Development Application
10.2026.67.1
04/06/2026
90 Abbotsford Rd, Homebush 2140 NSW
Removal of Trees
