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24 April 2025
Cr John-Paul Baladi, Mayor of Strathfield
Dear Residents,
I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter break and spent quality time with family and friends. This is a time to reflect on the blessings of life, to embrace hope and to share kindness with those around us.
This morning my fellow Councillors and I were delighted to attend the inaugural Battle of Kapyong Memorial Service at Ismay Reserve. On behalf of Strathfield Council, I wish to thank the Cumberland RSL sub-branch for their invaluable efforts in bringing this event to fruition with Council. We were joined by many distinguished guests including the Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney.
I encourage our community to join us 10am tomorrow at Davey Square Reserve in commemoration of the Australian service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations. Strathfield Rotary and Lugarno Lions Club will be serving up a community barbecue once the service has ended.
If you ever need to speak to me about a local issue, please call on 0478 054 241 or email me on cr.jpbaladi@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
You're invited to our ANZAC Memorial Service tomorrow 10am
Council invites everyone in our local communities to join us in commemorating our Nation's bravest at our upcoming ANZAC Day Memorial Service held in collaboration with Cumberland RSL Sub-branch.
The Strathfield ANZAC Day Memorial Service will be held tomorrow, Friday 25 April, at Davey Square Reserve at 10am.
Double Demerits have now started for the ANZAC Day long weekend‼️
Double Demerits start this Thursday 24th of April 2025 for The Anzac Day Holiday.
Police are targeting
👮🏼Speeding
👮🏼Illegal Use of Mobile Phones
👮🏼Not Wearing a Seatbelt
👮🏼Riding Without a Helmet
👮🏼Drink Driving
Mobile Phone Detection Cameras are active in NSW and drivers caught using their phones during a double demerit period will be hit with a $410 fine and 10 demerits.
Stay safe on our roads this ANZAC Day Holiday.
Line Dancing Classes for Seniors
Join us for FREE line dancing at Strathfield Town Hall, led by the beloved and well-known instructor, Pat Wilcock!
Next Class: Wednesday 30 April 2025
What to Bring:
💃🏽Your happy self
💃🏽Your friends or family members (no partners needed!)
💃🏽A water bottle and a snack
💃🏽A hand towel
ANZAC Public Holiday Closure
Strathfield Council and Strathfield Library will be closed for ANZAC Day this Friday 25 April and will re-open Monday 28 April 2025.
Council is contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on (02) 9748 9999.
Extended hours access at Strathfield Library will be available between 9am - 6pm.
Thank you for using the Strathfield Connector 🚏
Council would like to thank the community who has travelled with us on the Strathfield Connector. Please be advised that the Strathfield Connector Bus Service will cease operating this evening at 6pm.
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 25 February 2025, it was resolved that the service will end by the end of April 2025. Existing users of the service will need to make alternative travel arrangements after this date.
For questions or feedback, feel free to contact the Council via email at council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
World Migratory Bird Day 🦤
Join us to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! Enjoy a guided walk to discover diverse waterbirds and migratory shorebirds.
Learn about the different bird species from expert guides of Friends of Mason Park Wetlands and participate in a bird survey during the early morning session.
📍Where: Mason Park Wetlands
📆When: Saturday 10 May 2025
🕗Time: 8am - 9am (Guided Walk)
Together, we can make a difference
Domestic violence can be a silent crime, but together we can break that silence.
Earlier this year, Auburn Police Area Command released their domestic violence video to highlight the importance of addressing domestic violence and improving access to related services, particularly within multicultural communities. Strathfield Council was delighted to play a part in this initiative.
Click the link below to watch the video to see how together we can make a difference.
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Henry Talbot Hammond. Courtesy Virtual War Memorial
Henry Talbot Hammond
Henry Talbot Hammond (SERN: 4506), a mechanic from Lindisfarne 56 Churchill Avenue, Strathfield was badly wounded at Fromelles on 19 July 1916 with the 54th Battalion. In 1917 he joined the Royal Flying Corps, serving with Charles Kingsford-Smith. Hammond was taken prisoner of war during September 1917 and imprisoned at Clausthal, Germany. He helped dig a tunnel to escape but it was discovered and the prisoners were punished. He was given the name ‘Bunny’ as a result. Hammond received an MBE as Wing Commander in 1944.
Fromelles remains the most catastrophic 24 hours suffered by Australian troops.
Lest we forget.
EVENTS
新州长者科技通课程 - 国语 Tech Savvy Seniors - Mandarin
Next Date: 6 May 2025
Time: 10 - 12pm
Where: Learning Lab at Strathfield Library
