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September 13, 2011
Strathfield pumps it up

An exciting range of new events, initiatives and infrastructure projects to reposition Strathfield as the business and cultural hub of Sydney's inner-west. 

 

This weekend marks an important milestone for Strathfield.

It will see the first in a series of big events designed to transform Sydney’s view of the municipality – and hopefully position it as one of the movers and shakers of the inner-west.

It is, in effect, the launch of Brand Strathfield. Expect to hear much more of this in the coming weeks.

January 23, 2012
New top team for Homebush bank

The homebush branch of the Bendigo Bank has a new team at the top and a mission to embrace local business and the community.

 

By Peter Lynch

The homebush branch of the Bendigo Bank has a new team at the top, fresh finance from its franchise owners and a mission to embrace local business and the community.

The company also announced its first annual profit at its Annual General Meeting and, according to a company statement, continues to trade profitably on a monthly basis.

November 4, 2011
More signs of recovery for home market

Strathfield's property market is still going strong

Sydney’s residential housing market may have been a little shaky over recent months, but Strathfield seems to have ridden out the economic storm better than most.

The latest research figures show that both house and unit prices have recorded steady growth over the last 12 months, outperforming many parts of the Inner West.

According to a new survey by RP Data, house prices in Strathfield have recorded a respectable 2.7 per cent growth over the past 12 months – at a time when many suburbs went into negative territory.

October 7, 2011
Our median house price hits $1.7 million

Strathfield houses prices soar despite slow housing market

While the Sydney property market is struggling to shake off its winter blues, demand for residential property in Strathfield is remarkably strong – defying even the agents’ expectations.

The latest figures show Strathfield property prices rose by 7.5 per cent in August, despite Sydney’s general property market recording a modest 0.6 per cent price increase in the same month.

According to valuation company RP Data, the median price of a house in Strathfield was $1.3 million in July 2011 but rose to $1.7 million in the following month.

September 9, 2011
Strathfield's star-studded Festival adds sparkle to Sydney's calendar

Strathfield’s two-day spring celebration has been declared a roaring success

Strathfield's new-style Spring Festival was hailed a major new landmark on the municipality's social calendar after thousands joined a star-studded entertainment line up at the weekend.

Fireworks, kites and lanterns launched Day One of the two-day event, while the stars came out for a fabulous Spring Sunday of sunshine, including Justice Crew and Natalie Colavito.

May 25, 2011
Record entrants flood Cooks River Fun Run

Organisers "over the moon" at second year numbers

More than 250 runners laced up their joggers for Strathfield Council’s second Cooks River Fun Run – a massive increase in numbers from last year that had the event organisers “over the moon”.

There were 157 participants in the inaugural run, and this year an impressive 273 runners took part. Strathfield Council was jolly pleased by the late boom in numbers – many of the entrants signed up at the last minute.

May 5, 2011
Now we are one

The Strathfield Scene and ourstrathfield.com.au are one year old.  Tell us what you think of them.

 

When Strathfield Council first mooted the launch of a new paper, some asked: “Why? Surely this is a digital age!”

Now, after 12 editions, and on the eve of our first birthday, no-one puts that question anymore.

Our exclusive front page stories, from the Town Centre redevelopment to bugs and cameras found in the private homes of councillors, have proved beyond doubt the Scenehas stuck to its proud proclamation: “Fiercely parochial.”

May 5, 2011
River buoyed by rescue plans

Councils join forces to save waterways

Strathfield Council has united with seven other municipalities to create and fund a dedicated body to oversee the environmental management of the Cooks River and its catchment.

February 16, 2011
Parramatta Road to undergo a revamp

Strathfield to be affected by the NRMA's plans to revamp Parramatta Road

The NRMA has unveiled a plan to revamp Parramatta Road and turn it into a public transport corridor between the Western suburbs and the City.

 

 

As reported in The Sydney Morning Herald, the NRMA wants the NSW government to build an $7.4 billion 8.5 kilometre M4 East under the suburbs between Concord and Sydney.

 

The plan would also allow the building of at 23,000 flats between the city and Strathfield transforming Parramatta Road into an area of medium density housing, shopping and cycle ways.

January 21, 2011
Police, SES join flood relief

Strathfield police and SES set to help Queensland flood victims 

A local policeman, Constable Jon Gayford, has flown to Brisbane to join the massive reconstruction and recovery effort now underway in the Queensland capital.

 

July 9, 2010
July Events

Strathfield has a host of exciting events on this month. Check them out!

Tuesday 13th july

Ready to party

Jump on board the Strathfield party bus, with its own dance floor and music, for a trip to Luna Park. Aged 14-17. The bus leaves Oxford Road (opposite Strathfield Girls High School). 12pm-4:30pm. 

Bookings: 9748 9999.  

 

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