Child Restraint Fitting Day

Our child restraint fitting days are back for 2022, with the first one running on Tue 25 Jan. Register now and join us to learn how to keep the kids safe in the car.

Infrastructure Traineeships

Do you know a 2020 or 2021 high school leaver who is interested in a career in infrastructure? The NSW Government is offering high school leavers an opportunity to do a 2-year infrastructure traineeship. 

Planned Public Rally

Council has been advised of a planned public rally beginning at Strathfield Station on Sat 22 Jan. Read more for the full list of road closures and plan ahead as increased traffic is expected.

Learn Business Skills

Women in the Strathfield area who are currently unemployed or facing unemployment and looking to upskill can complete a free Business Administration Certificate III course.

Keep Kids Safe Online 

Parents and carers can take part in free online webinars that will cover online risks to children on social media platforms and games. Join a webinar and help your kids thrive online.

Back to School

More than one million students will return to school next week. Help keep them safe by observing the School Zone Rules in operation from 28 Jan to 8 Apr 2022.

Throwback Thursday

Ashby-Z and the Reverend Soo Hoo Ten

The unusually named Ashby-Z was built in 1916 for George Astle who was born near the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in England. In 1921, Astle sold the house to Reverend George Soo Hoo Ten, Australia’s first Chinese Anglican minister who arrived in Sydney during the 1870s. He spent many years ministering to the market gardeners of Botany and the Chinese community in Surry Hills. In 1881, there were just 1321 Chinese residents of Sydney – mostly men. Soo Hoo Ten was known for ‘the kindness which he had always displayed towards the poor, the friendless, the sick, and the dying.’

Ashby-Z, 21 Broughton Road Homebush, 27 October 2021. Courtesy Strathfield Council