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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.

July 12, 2011
Would you do this for $25 an hour?

Wanted: Community leader willing to head up high-powered meetings, be the keynote speaker at public events, help oversee a staff of 171 and a budget $29 million. Must be available all day and into the evening, an be prepared to work at weekends. Pay

Wanted: Community leader willing to head up high-powered meetings, be the keynote speaker at public events, help oversee a staff of 171 and a budget $29 million. Must be available all day and into the evening, an be prepared to work at weekends. Pay: $1018.46 a week.

May 4, 2012
Cops vow to tackle crime at rail station

The state's new Transport Command pledge to protect Strathfield Station

New transport police officers will target crime in and around Strathfield Station in a campaign to keep commuters safe. 

From May 1, 300 police officers will be deployed across station platforms and trains where they will be able to make arrests and detain criminals.    

March 15, 2012
Women urged to stand for council

An action-packed seminar spelled out the challenges for women serving in local government.

 

Become the voice in your community and identify local needs, women were urged in a seminar for those interested in becoming a councillor.

The session - the first to be run in Strathfield - explained why diversity in local government was so important.

Figures speak for themselves. Of 556 mayors in Australia, just one in five are women, said Karen Purser, national co-ordinator of the 50:50 Vision program to increase gender equity in local government.

February 23, 2012
Strathfield learner driver caught with high range drinking

Police arrested a woman with a blood alcohol reading of 0.222

A 21-year-old Strathfield woman, who only received her L-plates less than 24 hours earlier, was caught with an alleged blood alcohol reading of 0.222.

At around 1am this morning, police pulled over the lone woman driving a Honda Jazz along Redmyre Road and conducted a roadside breath test.

Police found she had a positive blood alcohol reading and arrested the woman.

She was later charged with high range drink driving and driving unaccompanied.

February 10, 2012
Parents caught in a childcare trap

Prices of private childcare soar in Strathfield, while the cost of community-based childcare remains steady

Strathfield’s community-based childcare centres are booming, reaching capacity and leaving them unable to accommodate youngsters on their waiting lists.

Private operators have been forced to increase fees – up to $13 a day, according to Productivity Commission estimates – with the government’s new regulations on staff ratios getting the blame. The rules also demand an increase in appropriately qualified staff.

Many parents have little choice but to pay higher fees to find space for their children.

October 20, 2011
Strathfield Rotary hands out the 2011 Pride of Workmanship Awards

 

The Strathfield Rotary award six community members for their outstanding contribution in the workplace. 

The Strathfield Rotary’s Pride of Workmanship awards celebrate the achievements of our local heroes – the community members who run businesses and provide services that help us in our everyday lives.

Last night, the Rotarians awarded six people who were nominated by an employer or a community member for their outstanding contribution in their workplace.

President of the Strathfield Rotary, Trevor Duxbury said all awardees have touched the lives of the people they help and have provided great services to the Strathfield community.

October 7, 2011
Bold new plan to curb crimewave

Strathfield Council will engage in using social media and community events to lower crime rates

A new plan involving as much as $250,000 worth of projects over four years to combat Strathfield’s street crime has gone on public exhibition.

Among the ideas are “crime watch walking groups”, which would see locals populate crime hot spots.

Another suggestion promotes the idea of residents holding community events, such as barbecues, in high-crime locations to deter street crime and promote a sense of community.

July 13, 2011
Parking is Strathfield's major problem

Local resident Mark Sharma says parking should be our number one priority in the Town Square

May 5, 2011
Staff's swift response prevents roof caving in

Alert staffer saves the day

 

The eagle eyes of a council employee averted what could have been a disaster in Strathfield Council’s administration building. The officer noticed that the roofline of the building was noticeably sagging and alerted maintenance staff.

On closer inspection, it was discovered that one of the internal wooden roof trusses had collapsed – posing a danger to staff below. Those working in the operations department were immediately evacuated and moved to another section of the building.

March 4, 2011
Clean-up cure for dumping

Strathfield Council are kicking into clean-up gear for Clean-Up Australia Day

 

Clean Up Australia Day’s been around for 21 years, and some have questioned its relevance. But if anyone needs proof that Clean Up Australia Day is still important in 2011, they only have to go on patrol with Strathfield Council’s rangers.

Old mattresses, abandoned cars, rotting garbage and discarded fridges and cookers are just some of the items regularly being dumped on the streets of Greenacre and Belfield.

Asbestos, now regarded as a major danger, 
is another regular – and disturbing – find.

March 4, 2011
Site locked in bitter tug-of-war

A temple, a school and a resident battle it out for a prime piece of property

Nirma Taluja’s dreams of building 
a holistic retirement village on 
her Liverpool Road property lie 
in tatters, with the site now tied up in 
an ugly and long running legal battle. “If 
I lose the property, I will die. I will die 
in vain,” Dr Taluja said.

“I wanted to live here. I wanted to have a retirement village and a little temple for people to enjoy – not to make a business.”

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 4, 2011
“They offered to pay money”

Strathfield Council employee accused of soliciting a $10,000 bribe.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has spent two days hearing evidence about Michael Chau – the Strathfield Council employee accused of soliciting a $10,000 bribe.

Chau, the council’s manager of community services, is accused of soliciting the payment from Tenix Solutions, one of two companies with Vehicle Monitoring Systems (VMS) tendering to install a camera surveillance system, known as PICS designed to curb illegal parking around the town square.

September 10, 2010
New festival comes to town

The Taste International Food Festival is expected to attract thousands of Sydney foodies. 

Listed on the prestigious Crave International Food Festival website and guidebook, the new Taste International Food Festival is expected to attract thousands of Sydney foodies to Strathfield, and put the area on the map as a major centre for Korean, Chinese and Indian delicacies.

The Taste International Food festival is a new addition to the ever-popular Strathfield Spring Fair – which this year takes place on October 24.

July 9, 2010
Camera, bugs found at homes of councillors

Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a hidden camera and listening devices secretly installed in the homes of two Strathfield councillors.

Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a hidden camera and listening devices which had been secretly installed in the homes of two Strathfield councillors.

The highly-specialised bugging equipment was reportedly found in the South Strathfield home of Councillor Paul Barron and another councillor, who has asked not to be identified.