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Peter Lynch

Editor, Strathfield Scene

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Craig Laundy takes first step into Federal Government as election speculation grows

First step for well regarded Strathfield businessman

By: Peter Lynch
Mayor appoints former Mosman GM to act while David Backhouse takes leave (News in Brief)

Mayor claims he didn't know who was in charge while general manager was on holiday and bereavement leave

By: Peter Lynch
How two "protected sources" turned the spotlight on Strathfield

Embattled councillors, six extraordinary meetings, more than 12 hours of bruising and rancorous debate in a battle to save Strathfield.

By: Peter Lynch
Strathfield votes to stand alone on council mergers during emotional debate over the best way... (Council News)

Council splits over no-talks stance and Deputy Mayor Andrew Soulos deides in favour or residents after lengthy and emotional debate

By: Peter Lynch
Laundy wins important new role in Turnbull government (News in Brief)

Strathfield local will head up important inquiries into bodies like APRA and the Reserve Bank

By: Peter Lynch
Hostile reception as Local Government Minister pledges councils will "know their position by...

IPART report will be submitted by Friday - local government minister jeered at conference

By:
Garima Sharma &
Peter Lynch
Liberal councillor says "spend it while we can" to Strathfield

“If we are going to get amalgamated, let’s spend some money on our own facilities before other councillors get their hands on it.”

By: Peter Lynch
Council under attack on eve of amalgamation protest (News in Brief)

Leak of report occurs on the morning of Stratfield's protet over forced council mergers

By: Peter Lynch
Turn out today and support Strathfield's battle to survive amalgamation, residents urged (News in Brief)

Noon today at the town centre is Strathfield's last chance to tell the state government it does not support amalgamation

By: Peter Lynch
Last chance to say no - residents urged to attend anti-amalgamation rally

Mass rally organised for October 10 in Strathfield Town Centre.

By: Peter Lynch

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What the State Government said about merging Strathfield, Burwood and Canada Bay (Council News)

Premier Mike Baird and Paul Toole presented the case for amalgamation just before Christmas.

By: Peter Lynch
How two "protected sources" turned the spotlight on Strathfield

Six extraordinary meetings, more than 12 hours of bruising and rancorous debate - internal battle in Strathfield Council.

By: Peter Lynch
We've kept you in the dark, now tell us what you think!

Consultation exercises are just a box to be ticked – and the Parramatta Road redevelopment is a classic example.

By: Peter Lynch
Burwood Mayor John Faker tells the Scene where he stands on the issues facing the state seat of... (News in Brief)

An exlusive interview with the Labor mayor who hopes to be the next candidate for the Strathfield electorate.

By:
Peter Lynch &
Bernadette Chua
Who will stand against the Liberals in Strathfield?

State MP Charles Casuscelli has already started campaigning for the March election, with a boundary change bonus and no Labor opponent in sight.

By:
Bernadette Chua &
Peter Lynch

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How ICAC’s Macquarie Street massacre could affect Strathfield

Our new State Premier is a keen supporter of Strathfield Council's major plan to rebuild the Town Centre.

By: Peter Lynch
Why west may be best for Strathfield

Strathfield is debating where its heart lies: in Sydney’s CBD, or in the fastest-growing economic area of the state, Western Sydney.

By: Peter Lynch
Lessons from The Castle for the WestConnex board (News in Brief)

Why Barry O'Farell and the WestConnex Delivery Authority need to go and rent a very old film and learn about community management and communications

By: Peter Lynch
The campaign where Twitter lost out to handshakes and baby kisses (The Big Issue)

How old fashioned face-to-face appeared to win the day

By: Peter Lynch
Facebook no replacement for police on the beat

Bring back Neighbourhood Watch and local crime fighters

By: Peter Lynch

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