The R U OK? Conversation Convoy is stopping at Strathfield Square!

Cr John-Paul Baladi, Mayor of Strathfield

Dear Residents,

In July of this year, Gapyeong was devastated by catastrophic floods and landslides claiming 17 lives. The aftermath has displaced thousands and caused more than $300 million in damage. In a show of solidarity, Council has launched a flood appeal so that our community can come together and help rebuild lives in our Sister City. Please click here for more information and to donate.

As we lead into September and R U OK Day approaches, we are reminded of the importance to check in on our family, friends and colleagues. The RUOK Conversation Convoy will be at Strathfield Square from 12:30pm – 2:00pm on Tuesday 2 September to teach our community about how a conversation can save a life. I hope to see you there.

Finally, my September Mayoral Street Meetings are a great time to share your opinions and discuss matters that are important to you. On Saturday 6 September, I’ll be at Strathfield Square from 10am - 12pm and on Sunday 7 September I will be at Homebush Village (outside Biryani Corner) from 10am - 12pm.

As always, if you have a local concern or idea you’d like to share, you can reach me on 0400 017 759 or at cr.jpbaladi@strathfield.nsw.gov.au.

R U OK? Conversation Convoy is Coming to Strathfield Square😃

The R U OK? Conversation Convoy travels to local communities around the country to help Australians understand the important role they can play in looking out for their friends, family and colleagues.

Join their team in Strathfield Square on Tuesday 2 September to learn more about how a conversation can save a life.

📅 Tuesday 2 September 2025
🕦 12.30 - 2pm
📍Strathfield Square

Everyone is welcome to visit the R U OK? Conversation Convoy.

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Moon Festival 2025 🌕🦁🥟

Join us for a magical event as we celebrate Moon Festival 2025, in honour of one of the most popular holidays in East and Southeast Asian culture!

We'll honour the full harvest moon with a fun-filled programme with lion dancers, free kids' activities, delicious eats and live music!

📅 Saturday 4 October 2025
🕦 1 - 6pm
📍The Crescent, Homebush West

Food vendors and not-for-profit organisations are invited to submit a stallholder application to take part in this year's event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, click here for more information.

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Have Your Say by Friday 12 September! 👍

We have a number of items within Council where you are encouraged to have your say including:

Homebush TOD Section 7.12 Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan
Proposed Suburb Boundary Change: Homebush (South of Railway)

Be sure to share your feedback by Friday 12 September 2025

Have questions or want to learn more about a specific project, contact Council at council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

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You’re Invited: Community Town Hall Meeting – Proposed suburb boundary change🗨️

Strathfield Council is considering a proposed suburb boundary change to the area south of the railway line (including Strathbelle Apartments) would move from Homebush to Strathfield.

This change aims to:

Provide a clearer and more logical boundary (aligned with the railway line and major roads)
Reduce confusion for residents, visitors, businesses, and emergency services
Strengthen community identity

We want to hear from you!
📅 Thursday, 4 September 2025
🕦 7.00pm
📍Strathfield Town Hall

This is your chance to meet with Council Officers and the Mayor, hear more about the project, and ask questions directly.

Register your attendance

EOI - Host Diwali Celebratory Workshops 🎉

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to host the following cultural arts workshops for children as part of our Diwali celebrations at Strathfield Library.

Rangoli Art – Teach community members to create colourful traditional floor designs.
Henna (Mehndi) Art – Share safe and simple henna designs.
Diya Making – Guide community members in painting or decorating traditional Diwali lamps.
Any inspiring creative art related to Diwali.

Please complete the form here before the deadline 1 September 2025.

Let’s come together to light up Strathfield Library with learning, art, and joy this Diwali!

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Riverfest – Mangrove Forest Clean Up Day 🍂

Join us on Friday, 26 September, from 11am to 1pm for a clean-up day in the Mangrove Forest at Powells Creek.

The event is organised by Stormwater Shepherds, an international not-for-profit dedicated to restoring the health of our waterways, and is supported by Strathfield Council and Parramatta River Catchment Group.

This event is in partnership with the Parramatta River Catchment Group's annual community event, Riverfest.

Spots are limited, register today!

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Author Talk with Judy Nunn 📖

Join us for an author talk with Australian literary icon and master storyteller Judy Nunn AM as she discusses her new novel Pilbara.

Pilbara is set in the harsh, beautiful region in the north of Western Australia – an iconic Australian story about family, love and struggle, grit and cruelty, and the power of hope.

Bookings essential, light refreshments provided.

📅 Friday, 31 October 2025
🕦 10.30 - 11.30am
📍 Strathfield Library

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6 August 2025. Courtesy Strathfield Local Studies

Mooredean/Ercildoune
57-59 Burlington Road Homebush

The house at 57-59 Burlington Road Homebush was built c.1891 on lots 39-40 of the Underwood Estate. Advertisements appeared in the newspapers of July and August 1891 for a ‘competent general servant’ for the family of three in residence, likely to have been Charles Coleman, his sister, Emma, who died in November 1899, and possibly their brother, Henry.

The house was named Mooredean. Charles Coleman was an umbrella importer in Sydney Arcade in the city. Mooredean was purchased c.1923 by butcher, Arthur Ernest Nichols, who named the house Ercildoune. The property was later subdivided, creating 3 Meredith Street.

28 August 2025

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