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February 10, 2012
Residents win reprieve from ACU submissions deadline

Angry residents fight against the Australian Catholic University's new development plans

March 4:  Strathfield Council has appointed a panel of experts to help in its bid to halt the Australian Catholic University's $55 million expansion plans.

It plans to challenge claims from the university that it has not exceeded its permitted student numbers - the ACU insists council sanctioned an increase in 2010, despite strenuous denials by Strathfield Council managers.

August 5, 2011
Stretching the thin blue line to Strathfield

 

The continuing furore about the Strathfield police shopfront obscures a more serious debate that pits highly mobile police units against “bobbies on the beat”.

 Superintendant Philip Rogerson is one of NSW’s most experienced police officers. He has served the state as a detective and in uniform for 32 years. He has worked some of the meanest streets in Australia, including Kings Cross, inspiration for the hit TV series Underbelly. 

Today, he is commander of Flemington LAC. From his headquarters in Auburn, he runs an operation that includes 220 men and women, the highway patrol, the commuter crime unit and a beat that comprises more than 124 cultural groups.

March 16, 2012
Treasurer hears concerns over town centre plan

NSW Treasurer Mike Baird indicates support for redevelopment 

Redeveloping Strathfield town centre is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity for the community," said NSW Treasurer Mike Baird.

He was in Strathfield on Friday to hear the concerns of councillors, businesspeople and Liberal MP Charles Casuscelli over the town centre's future.

And he indicated broad government support for Strathfield Council's proposals to revitalise the CBD by building offices, shops and improve the bus/rail interchange.

December 9, 2011
Town centre plan stuck in the slow lane

Plans may be delayed for up to a year

 

With the Liberal State Government’s infrastructure policies under attack over delays, Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli had this message for residents awaiting the fate of a Town Centre redevelopment: “All good things come to those who wait…”

He conceded three inquiries, one of which he is chairing, could mean the important multi-billion dollar plan could be delayed by a year.

November 4, 2011
Crime fighter wins award

Local hero, Colin Girdler awarded with the NSW Government's Community Service Award

Colin Girdler, the local hero who came to the aid of two young Indian men when they were attacked in Strathfield Town Square earlier this year, has been recognised with a NSW Government Community Service Award.

Girdler, a retired commercial agent in his 50s who lives locally, will be presented with his award by Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli at a special ceremony later this month.

October 7, 2011
MP fears Town Centre conflict

Charles Casuscelli has handed NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian a letter commending the Strathfield Town Centre plan but expressed concern about competing projects

MP Charles Casuscelli has handed NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian a letter commending the Strathfield Town Centre plan for its contribution to commuter parking and rail efficiency.

But the MP, who has been a staunch supporter of the plan, also called for due diligence on other plans that might conflict with the Strathfield project, saying he was concerned they might have been developed without the full engagement of the state government.

July 15, 2011
Strathfield cab rank assault leaves driver in hospital

Police establish a crime scene after a taxi driver sustained upper body injuries in a fight outside Strathfield Station

Police have charged a 53-year-old taxi driver from Greenacre over an fight with another taxi driver outside Strathfield Station.

The 37-year-old victim sustained neck and facial wounds in the attack which took place at around 6:30am on Monday morning.

Police are still unclear on what sparked the row and are continuing their investigations.

The Greenacre taxi driver was arrested at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where he was being treated for minor injuries.

July 13, 2011
Strathfield MP opens electorate office

Premier Barry O'Farrell joins Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli in opening the new Strathfield electorate office

MP Charles Casuscelli has officially opened his electorate office - and pledged the issues in the electorate would be his total focus for the next four years.

 

In a politically star studded event -  including Premier Barry O'Farrell, Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian and a number of local MPs including Victor Dominello - Casuscelli pleaded for common sense in dealing with the electorate's problems.

July 8, 2011
'How we can free up Sydney's roads'

Strathfield's $150 million Town Centre redevelopment will put our municipality as an Inner West business and entertainment centre. 

Strathfield will become a major hub for tens of thousands of commuters if the $150 million Town Centre redevelopment gets the go-ahead soon. It will put Strathfield on the map as an Inner West business and entertainment centre, while helping ease Sydney’s traffic snarls.

June 20, 2011
MP takes on transport and infrastructure

Premier nominates Casuscelli for important new role

 

Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli has been given an important new role in the state government, and won praise from the premier for his work so far.

May 12, 2011
MP's maiden speech a winner for Strathfield

Casuscelli pledges support for Town Centre and praises diversity 

 

Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli called for an urgent reform of the public service, lampooned the Opposition and won many new fans during his maiden speech to parliament on Wednesday evening.

In a polished, forceful and at times witty speech, Casuscelli (who quipped that God “frequently” spoke to him through his wife) described his journey from political outsider to sitting member – and extolled the virtues of Liberalism.

April 8, 2011
Casuscelli's plan to fix the inner west

Charles Casuscelli, the new Liberal MP for Strathfield has big plans for the area

Four inner west councils, including Strathfield, are set to join a forum for creating new solutions to intractable problems such as transport, infrastructure and crime.

Strathfield State MP Charles Casuscelli, who won the seat with a massive majority at last month’s poll, is behind the bold innovation. He is inviting the mayors and general managers of Strathfield, Burwood, Ashfield and Canterbury. Strathfield has already backed the plan, designed to improve communications with the O’Farrell government and create consensus on common issues.

April 8, 2011
Casuscelli's wife: I'm his biggest fan

Meet Mrs Casuscelli, the loving wife of Strathfield's new MP

When Strathfield’s Liberal candidate Charles Casuscelli romped to victory in the state election, no-one celebrated with as much enthusiasm as his wife Marie. She said: “Oh, it was soexciting!

“We worked really hard in the election campaign. I’d never doorknocked or handed out leaflets in my life, so it was a really new experience for me.”

Mrs Casuscelli, 48, has added the duties of political spouse to her normal 70-hour working week at N’tice – a CBD coffee shop she owns with sister-in-law Rosie Garzaniti.

March 26, 2011
New member tipped for big role

Casuscelli's expertise likely to be in high demand

 

Liberal Charles Casuscelli has emerged victorious as the new member for Strathfield, after promising better transport, policing and planning and running a strong campaign on local issues.

Casuscelli, a transport expert, is expected to be a valuable asset in Barry O'Farrell's new goverment, as his expertise in managing major projects will be in high demand.

He has held a number of senior executive appointments in the public and private sectors, and  has his own business in operations and logistics consulting.

March 25, 2011
New Liberal MP pledges aid for transport and Town Centre plan

 Strathfield poll delivers new era

 

Strathfield has cast aside Labor minister Virginia Judge as state MP, with voters handing Liberal Charles Casuscelli the seat with a swing of more than 16 per cent.

February 23, 2011
Virginia Judge announces new 'justice precinct'

New Mobile Police Command sparks 'justice precinct'

Member for Strathfield Virginia Judge has announced a new state-of-the-art mobile police command to be stationed in Burwood – and maintained it indicated there is still a strong police presence in Strathfield.

 

“This van will mean the police will be amongst the people and will have a stronger presence than it does now,” claimed Judge.

 

Law and order has become a major issue in the state election campaign, with Liberal seat contender Charles Casuscelli maintaining he will push for more resources for Strathfield.

February 11, 2011
Liberals assess Strathfield Town Square

Liberal candidate for Strathfield Charles Casuscelli and Shadow Minister for Police Mike Gallacher

Liberal candidate for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli and Shadow Minister for Police Mike Gallacher assessed Strathfield Town Square in a bid to make Strathfield a safer place for businesses and residents.

 

Casuscelli said that under a Labor Government, Strathfield has seen an increase in criminal activity and Strathfield has become the fourth most dangerous station in the city rail network.

 

February 4, 2011
Crime rate takes centre stage as poll heats up

No candidate can agree on tackling crime in Strathfield. Policing Strathfield streets has long been a contentious issue.

Policing the streets of Strathfield has emerged as a major issue in the State election – but no candidate can agree on how to tackle local crime.

Only Independent Mark Sharma was prepared to pledge the return of the municipality’s police station, though Liberal contender Charles Casuscelli said he would “fight for the re-establishment of a fully functioning police station in Strathfield”.

He said a state Liberal government would review all police station locations.

December 10, 2010
Town centre plan wins support

Candidates go head to head

The $150 million redevelopment of Stathfield’s the town centre has won the backing of senior State Liberals - but received another attack from Labor MP Virginia Judge.

It is yet another signal that the plan is likely to be a major issue in next March’s State election.

In what is claimed as a coup to kick off his campaign, new Strathfield Liberal candidate Charles Casuscelli last week persuaded Opposition Shadow treasurer Mike Baird to visit the Town Centre for a site inspection.