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20 July 2023
Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield
I hope you’re as excited as I am to have a FIFA Women’s World Cup live site streaming the Matildas games at Strathfield Square! The first match kicks off at 8pm tonight so make a night of it by grabbing a bite to eat from one of the local cafes/restaurants and watch the action live as it unfolds.
As you may already be aware, Council has launched its annual Homelessness Food Appeal to help those in need. Three donation points are available at Strathfield Council Customer Service Centre, Strathfield Library and Bendigo Bank at Homebush. I encourage our local community to lend a helping hand donate to this worthy cause by Monday 7 August 2023.
Our Community Choir term started back up again this week at Homebush West Community Centre. No experience is required, and everyone is welcome on Wednesdays from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
As always if you require any help or information, please contact the office or email me on cr.kpensabene@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Mayoral Street Meetings 2023
Are you a local resident or community member looking to discuss local matters important to you with the Mayor? Pencil in the below dates for a chat with Cr Karen Pensabene, Mayor of Strathfield throughout August and September:
Saturday 5 August, 1pm – 3pm, Corner of Llandilo Ave & Kingsland Rd, Strathfield
Saturday 19 August 10am – 12pm, Cooke Park – Madeline St entry
Saturday 23 September 10am – 12pm, Homebush Village – Rochester St
Saturday 23 September 2pm – 4pm, Homebush West Shops – Henley Rd
Show your support for the Matildas tonight!
Tonight’s the night! Bring a chair, rug up and head to Strathfield Square at 8pm to support the Matildas at our live site screening of the Matildas vs Ireland game!
Strathfield, Have Your Say!
We're currently seeking community feedback on two surveys! There will be a pop-up stall this weekend for community members to have their questions on the Transport Survey answered:
Saturday 22 July, 9am - 11am
Corner of Rochester St & Burlington Road, Homebush
Artist Talk with Walangari Karntawarra
First Nations’ Aboriginal artist, elder, educator and performer, Walangari Karntawarra is hosting an artist talk for the latest exhibition at the Ironbark Gallery 6 August. Make sure to register today!
Register for Tree Planting on 30 July
Next weekend's plans are sorted! Register for our National Tree Day tree planting event for 2023. This is a family friendly event, so bring the kids along to learn about supporting the environment on a local scale.
Community Grants closing 31 July!
Council’s Community Grants program provides annual funding for organisations or groups to develop community or cultural programs that support the community of Strathfield.
Wood Smoke isn’t Good Smoke
Winter is here, and it’s cooling down. Minimising the emission of visible smoke from wood heaters and fireplaces can have substantial health benefits for the community. Ensure your wood heater is not causing a smoke nuisance to your neighbours.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Oldsmobile v Roller
Can you pick the location of the unfortunate accident between the Oldsmobile and Council’s street roller during November 1959? The tennis courts in the background stood on Liverpool Road, opposite Rickard Road in Strathfield South for 12 years. They did not long survive this photo. You might be able to spot a ‘For Sale’ sign on the fence just behind the roller. The courts were demolished in 1960 to make room for Australia’s second automatic tenpin bowling centre – now Strathfield Superbowl. The first centre at Hurstville closed in 1987 so the Superbowl must now be Australia’s oldest automatic bowling centre.
Accident between Strathfield Council roller and Oldsmobile, November 1959. Courtesy Strathfield Local Studies
EVENTS
DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATIONS
Development Application
68 Churchill Ave, Strathfield
10.2023.84.1
Lodged: 15/07/2023
Demolition of front fence and construction of a new front fence.
Development Application
5 Florence St, Strathfield
10.2022.232.1
Lodged: 15/07/2023
Section 8.2 Application to review previous determination to refuse the development for a two storey house with basement, pool, and front boundary fence.
Development Application
12 Strathlora St, Strathfield
10.2023.79.1
Lodged: 12/07/2023
Demolition of existing structures on site and the construction of a new two-storey dwelling house above basement parking and installation of a swimming pool.
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