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By Peter Lynch and Anastasia Prikhodko

On Friday, it was Federal Labor leader Bill Shorten and NSW opposition leader Luke Foley.

Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli claims Burwood Mayor John Faker has finally revealed he is a state election candidate.

But in a continuation of the guessing game The Labor Party is playing over a candidate for the seat, the man himself continued his stance of " no comment" when asked if he was going to make a tilt at State Parliament.

They came with chairs, rugs and hampers - many wearing Santa hats and T-shirts.

Hundreds of families watched  music, a movie and fireworks at Strathfield's annual carols concert this weekend, turning the park into a huge community picnic.

Mr LAUNDY (Reid) (17:50): Madam Speaker, it is with a mixture of pride and humility that I rise to my feet as the newly elected member for Reid. I am the ninth person entrusted with this responsibility. Previous members include Labor stalwarts like Jack Lang and Tom Uren. Unfortunately for the Labor Party, I am a proud member of the Liberal Party—indeed, the first Liberal to hold this seat since it was formed in 1922.

Would you eat them in a box? Would you eat them with a fox?- From Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss

Foodie or not, my food safety training makes me highly suspicious of eggs in unnatural hues.

But, just like the subtle but complete change so effectively demonstrated by punctuation pedant Lynne Truss in the book Eats, Shoots and Leaves, when a celebrated chef calls his dish “Greens, Eggs and Ham”, you'll find me chowing down appreciatively.

The Anglican Parish of Enfield and Strathfield is forming a new ministry to be known as “Prime Time”. This ministry is bible-based and open to all men and women of any age. Features of the meetings are a friendly welcome, excellent speakers and a light luncheon with time for fellowship. Meetings will be in the upper hall at St Thomas’ Church Coronation Parade Enfield from 11am – 1pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Your RSVP would be appreciated.

For details please contact 9706 7517  or  0410 642 270.

With Strathfield spending more this year than ever on lights and decorations, some home in the municipality are showing Sydney that the area knows how to celebrate.

The picture shows one house in Chalmers Road that has really gone the distance - with almost every area of garden covered in something with a Christmas or Santa flavour.

Neighbours next door and across the road have also joined in the lights extravaganza - proving that spreading Christmas cheer is all about example!

The Australian Catholic University is set to unveil its revised concept plan for the controversial redevelopment of its Strathfield campus shortly.

The university has sent the plans to the State planning department, which is expected to put them on its website shortly.

According to full-page newspaper advertisements, the ACU claims: “We’re confident that the amendments will address the concerns raised over the past few months and provide a good outcome for the site and local area.”

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Save Our Strathfield and Strathfield Council both gave strong performances at today's special public inquiry into council amalgamations.

The group, which has been in the vanguard of the fight against amalgamation, urgws residents to attend the public inquiry held at The Canada Bay Club, in William Street, Five Dock from 1pm until 5pm, and from 7pm until 10pm.

But the group was concerned about how much time Strathfield people will be allocated.

Fallen trees, flash flooding and damaged roofs have meant Strathfield’s valiant SES volunteers were “swamped with calls” this week.

But despite the state receiving a month’s rain in 48 hours, our local SES heroes rose to the task.

“Our teams have been hard at work on Tuesday and Wednesday assisting households”, Strathfield SES Local Controller Darrin Parkin said.

They received eight calls for help at 7:00pm on Wednesday alone, according to a statement.