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9 April 2026
Help Create a Better Strathfield for Everyone - Have Your Say!
Explore Council’s Have Your Say page to share your feedback on the latest projects currently open on exhibition including:
✏️Hudson Park Driving Range Survey – closes 16 April, 2026
✏️A New Place for Homebush: Ismay Reserve South and 20A Parramatta Road Masterplan – closes 24 April, 2026
✏️Draft Coxs Creek Plan of Management – closes 24 April, 2026
✏️ Strathfield Land and Property Strategy – closes 4 May, 2026
✏️April 2026 – Proposed Homebush (South of Railway) Boundary Change – closes 17 May 2026
Have your say today for your chance to share your thoughts, influence decisions and shape the future of our community!
Awareness of Between-ness: Memory & Time: Miho Watanabe opens tomorrow at the Ironbark Gallery 💚
Originally developed as her PhD project at the Australian National University, Miho Watanabe’s work examines the space between childhood memories in Japan and recollections of English street trees prior to COVID-19. Since completing her doctorate, Watanabe has expanded this inquiry to include Australian street trees, connecting them to memory, loss, and the passage of time.
This new exhibition opens tomorrow until 14 June at the Ironbark Gallery, inside Strathfield Council Library and Innovation Hub.
Anzac Day Memorial Service 2026 🎖️
In partnership with Cumberland RSL Sub-branch, Council invites our community to come together on Anzac Day.
Together we will honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring Australian spirit of the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our nation.
📅 Saturday 25 April
📍 Where: Davey Square Reserve
🕘 Time: 8am
Save the Date! Homebush Vibes is back 😃
Enjoy live music, cultural performances, roving entertainment and free children's activities, as well as a variety of cuisines offered by local businesses in the area!
📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
🕗 1pm - 6pm
📍 Rochester Street, Homebush
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2025/2026 Strathfield Youth Achievement Awards ⭐
Do you know an exceptional young person who deserves to have their achievements recognised? Council is proudly supporting this year's Strathfield Youth Achievement Awards, hosted by the Rotary Club of Strathfield.
With nine award categories, the program shines a light on a wide range of talents, passions and community contributions.
Nominations close 29 April 2026 – click here to make your nomination today!
Bushcare Volunteers Needed 💚
Council are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join us at Cooke Park for our upcoming Bushcare Program.
If you are looking for a new way to connect with nature, meet like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact on your local environment, sign up today!
📅 Saturday 11 April
🕗 9am - 12pm
📍 Cooke Park
Return and Earn Waste Baskets now in Strathfield ♻️
Have you spotted the Return and Earn Waste Baskets around our Town Centres? They are there to help keep our public spaces litter-free!
See below the drink containers that can go in a Return and Earn Waste Basket and are eligible for a 10c refund:
✅Plastic bottles ie. water, soft drink, flavoured
milk under 1L, juice and sports drinks
✅Glass bottles ie. water, beer, soft drink, pre-mixed spirits, juice and kombucha
✅Cans ie. soft drink, water, energy drinks, beer and pre-mixed spirits
✅Poppers and cartons ie. juice and flavoured milk under 1L
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Update from Strathfield's Young Citizen of the Year Anoop Gholap
Hi everyone, I’m Anoop Gholap, a Year 12 student at Homebush Boys High School. Earlier this year, I was honoured to be selected by the Strathfield Council panel as the 2026 Young Citizen of the Year, with the award presented at the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Strathfield Town Hall. It was a really special moment to celebrate alongside many inspiring members of our community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue working with Strathfield Council and sharing some of the things I’ve been involved in.
School has been keeping me really busy lately as we are halfway through our HSC content. There is so much to learn and stay on top of, so most of my time is spent studying or doing homework. But even with all the schoolwork, I have still been trying to make time for other important things.
Alongside the other Prefects at Homebush Boys High School, we have been working on a few projects to help people in our community. One thing we did was write cards for elderly people living in aged care homes. We wanted to brighten their day and let them know someone is thinking of them, so we wrote kind messages and delivered the cards to the homes.
We also started a Christmas Appeal at our school called “Make it Merry. Make it Matter.” The idea is to raise money so we can buy gifts for children who will be in the hospital during Christmas. It can be really difficult for them to be away from home at that time of year, so we hope the gifts will help bring them a little joy.
It has been a busy time balancing study with everything else, but it feels good to give back and make a small difference in the community
Thank you,
Anoop Gholap
EVENTS
Author Talk - Fleur McDonald
Date: Friday 24th April
Place: Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: Free Admission
Battle of Kapyong Memorial Service 2026
Date: Friday 24th April
Place: Ismay Reserve, Homebush
Time:11am start
Strathfield Community Garden
Date: Thursdays
Place: Laker Reserve, Elva Street, Strathfield.
Time: 3pm – 5:30pm
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Development Application
10.2026.24.1
23/03/2026
18 Wallis Ave, Strathfield 2135 NSW
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a two storey dwelling with basement, in ground swimming pool, front fence and tree removal.
Development Application
10.2023.139.4
23/03/2026
30 Hydebrae St, Strathfield 2135 NSW
S4.55(2) Modification Application for the deletion of the alfresco area, relocation of covered awning and cabana area, and minor internal changes including reconfiguration of rooms.
Development Application
10.2026.21.1
12/03/2026
5 Boden Ave, Strathfield 2135 NSW
demolition of existing structures on site, contruction of a two storey dwelling with basement level, swimming pool, front fence and associated landscape works
