Your Strathfield Community Update | Cooks River Fun Run, Homebush Markets and More

Dear Residents,

This year’s street tree planting programme is currently underway throughout the our local area with 140 new street trees scheduled be planted. Many of the trees will be replacing old street trees that have died in the last few years but the programme will also concentrate on improving urban canopy cover in areas that currently have low tree cover. There will be a concentration of new street trees along the Liverpool Road corridor with the intention of improving the amenity, air quality and experience of this busy road.

Council is currently undertaking community engagement to help shape our draft Urban Forest Strategy. Click here to submit your feedback and help shape a healthier, cooler, and greener Strathfield for the future.

Homebush Village Markets are set to return on Saturday 4 July from 9am - 2pm along The Crescent, just outside Homebush Train Station. This trial was made possible by the support of Community Bank Homebush and North Ryde (part of Bendigo Bank) and AMA Markets.

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

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Are you running in the Cooks River Fun Run?

The Cooks River Fun Run is right around the corner! For those who have registered, we hope that training is going well, and those yet to register, you still can on the day!

📅 Sunday 28 June
🕗 from 7am
📍 Freshwater Park, Strathfield

Please note that the Fun Run will proceed as scheduled, regardless of weather conditions - please follow Race Hub Australia on social media for any updates.

Come and say hello to Council staff who will be at the ‘Our Backyard River’ tent with our friends at the Cooks River Alliance who are sponsoring the 10km race.

The Cooks River Fun run is hosted by Race Hub Australia and proudly supported by Strathfield Council.

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Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Strathfield Council Library

Celebrate NAIDOC Week at your local library with a smoking ceremony, traditional dance and didgeridoo performance. All ages are welcome to attend with light refreshments at the conclusion of the event.

📅 Monday 6 July
🕗 2 - 2.45pm
📍Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub
💲Free admission. No bookings required.

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National Tree Day at Hudson Park

Council is celebrating 30 years of National Tree Day at Hudson Park on Sunday 26 July and you are invited to join the fun!

Get your hands dirty and help green our area by planting native seedlings alongside fellow locals. Every seedling planted makes a difference and contributes to restoration, conservation, and a greener future

🌿 NATIONAL TREE DAY
📅 Sunday 26 July
🕗 9am - 12pm (Please check your timeslot when registering)
📍 Hudson Park (More details to come closer to the date)
💲Free admission

Spots are filling fast - register now to secure yours on our Humanitix page.

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Meet Strathfield Mayor, Councillor Benjamin Cai in Homebush West

Meet Strathfield Mayor, Councillor Benjamin Cai this Saturday at his upcoming Mayoral Street Meetings!

Street Meeting 1:
📅 Saturday 27 June
🕗 10-10.45am
📍 Courallie Ave, Homebush West (near Building A)

Street Meeting 2:
📅 Saturday 27 June
🕗 11am-12pm
📍 Austin Park - Marlborough Road, Homebush West

This is your chance to have a one-on-one conversation to discuss any local issues and share ideas about improving our neighbourhood.

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Get Ready for Homebush Village Markets

Join us at Homebush Village Markets on Saturday 4 July at the new time of 9am - 2pm 😃

It will be a fun atmosphere for the whole family with a lineup of delicious food, unique market stalls, handmade goodies and more.

Bring your family and friends down to The Crescent, Homebush (outside Homebush Train Station) where there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Homebush Market trial is made possible with the support of Community Bank Homebush and North Ryde (part of Bendigo Bank), AMA Markets and Strathfield Council.

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Have you booked in your breast cancer screening?

The BreastScreen NSW Mobile Van is still in Strathfield and can be found on Lyons Street, beside Westpac Bank until Friday 3 July.

Book your appointment today
👉 book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au
📞 13 20 50
🌏 Interpreter assistance: 13 14 50

Language support is also available at the mobile van:
🩷Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese): Mondays 1 – 3.30pm, Fridays 9.30am –12pm
🩷Korean: Wednesdays 9.30am –12pm

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The Crescent, Homebush, c.1916-1919. Courtesy State Library of NSW

The Crescent, Homebush

Homebush residents and railway commuters will recognise this image of The Crescent, largely unchanged from early days. Using Sands’ Directories and Trove it is possible to establish a rough date. On the far left is the former Homebush Post Office, built in 1895. Other signs advertise the Government Savings Bank, Palmer & McCreath (drapers), Richard Facer (estate agent), Cars for Hire from L.C. Hughes, S. Campbell (grocer & provision merchant) and Albert S. Ball (pharmacy) with J.M. Meldrum’s dental surgery upstairs. These brick shops were built c.1912. The photo must date from c.1916-1919 when all these businesses were in operation.

25 June 2026