Join us for NAIDOC Week on Thursday 10 July

Cr John-Paul Baladi, Mayor of Strathfield

Dear Residents,

The draft Strathfield Town Centre Master Plan Key Directions Report is on exhibition until 18 July 2025 and outlines ten key directions that will help guide the future of the Strathfield Town Centre. These directions aim to make sure:

Future decisions reflect what matters most to our community and visitors.
The special character and charm of the Town Centre are protected and enhanced; and
Changes support a greener, more vibrant, and sustainable future for everyone.

I encourage all members of our community to review this report and send through your feedback to help prepare the Strathfield Town Centre masterplan.

National Tree Day is Australia's largest tree planting and nature care event, and we’re hosting a session at Bressington Park on Sunday 27 July 2025. Register and roll up your sleeves to celebrate Australia's incredible native flora while helping to green our local environment. Strathfield Rotary Club will be cooking up a storm along with local environmental groups to keep you informed. We’re looking forward to a great day and hope to see you there!

I will be hosting my next Mayoral Street Meeting on Sunday 20 July from 10am - 1pm at Homebush Village, and encourage you to pop over to say hello or share feedback. These monthly street meetings are important to gain insight into what matters to our community.

As always, if you have a local concern or idea you’d like to share, you can reach me on 0478 054 241 or at cr.jpbaladi@strathfield.nsw.gov.au.

⚫🟡🔴 NAIDOC WEEK 2025 ⚫🟡🔴

Join us to celebrate NAIDOC Week at Strathfield Library on Thursday 10 July.

2025 marks 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. Celebrated from 6 - 13 July, this year's theme is "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy".

Celebrations will begin with a Smoking Ceremony at 10am followed by a morning tea of scones with indigenous jams. There will also be a Children's Boomerang Workshop (ages 9 - 16) with Uncle John from 11am to 1pm. Click here to book for the Boomerang Workshop

📅 Thursday 10 July
🕦 10am start
📍 Strathfield Library

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Strathfield Town Centre Master Plan Key Directions Report 📍

The Strathfield Town Centre Master Plan Key Directions Report is on exhibition and awaiting your feedback! Submissions close 18 July 2025 and can be made via:

Email: council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Post: Strathfield Council, PO Box 120 Strathfield NSW 2135

Your ideas and feedback will help Council prepare the Strathfield Town Centre Masterplan. Review the Key Directions Report via the link below.

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Register for a FREE Strathfield Library Membership 📖

Membership of the library service at Strathfield Library and Innovation Hub is free to all residents!

You can join the library by presenting proof of your name and current address. There is no minimum age for joining, however those 15 years of age or under require a signature from their parent or guardian.

With unlimited Wi-Fi, access to public computers, printing/scanning, and 65,448 items for loan, be sure to register for a free Strathfield Library membership today!

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FINAL vPermit One-on-one drop-in session at the Library 🚗

Council is holding vPermit its final One-on-one drop-in sessions at Strathfield Library to support residents on how to use and navigate the vPermit portal, Council's new parking permit system.

No bookings are required. Please drop by Strathfield Library between 1-4pm on Wednesday 9 July to receive assistance.

📅 Wednesday 9 July 2025
🕦1-4pm
📍 Strathfield Library

If you have any questions, please reach out to Customer Service on 9748 9999.

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Join us for National Tree Day at Bressington Park 💚🍃 🌳

This hands-on community event celebrates Australia's incredible native flora while helping to green our local environment.

We are excited to also announce that our local environmental groups will be hosting educational stalls on the day too!

Registered participants will receive a complimentary sausage sandwich and a can of drink from the Rotary Club of Strathfield as a token of our appreciation.

📅 Sunday 27 July 2025
🕦 9am -12pm (please select your preferred time slot when registering)
📍 Bressington Park

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Community Grants Now Open! 😀

Strathfield Council is committed to supporting and empowering our local community to deliver programs and activities that meet the needs of residents.

Council’s Community Grants program provides annual funding for organisations or groups to develop community or cultural programs that support the community of Strathfield in accordance with the Community Strategic Plan – Strathfield 2035.

Strathfield Council’s Community grant round is now open and closes 31 July 2025!

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Practice your swing at Hudson Park Driving Range 🏌️

Hudson Park Driving Range is Strathfield LGA's most popular attraction and is regularly filled with golfers practicing their swings.

Please note: Hudson Park Driving Range will be closed for maintenance works on
📅Friday 4th July 6:30am – 1pm

Strathfield Council thanks the community in advance for their understanding.

Operating hours may vary during wet weather periods. For operating times and bucket fees, click the button below.

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Pam Bishop with Australia’s best-dressed rabbit, Thumper in her home at 17 Ravenna Street Strathfield, 19 October 1948. Courtesy State Library of NSW

Thumper of Ravenna Street, Strathfield

When 11-year-old Pam Bishop of 17 Ravenna Street Strathfield won the ‘prettiest pet’ competition at Burwood Central School during October 1948, Pix Magazine thought it worth visiting her at home to meet Thumper the Chinchilla rabbit. Dressed in clothes made by Pam herself, Thumper sat in a highchair for meals. He was taken for walks around Strathfield in a pram made by Pam’s father, wearing a silk dress, mittens and bootees. Although he liked Fido, the dog, he preferred Pam’s company to all other people. Pam was the daughter of engineer, Frederick Charles Bishop and his wife, Eileen.

3 July 2025

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