Glebe is an inner Sydney suburb notable for its distinct village character, heritage streetscapes, attractive parks and foreshores and strong sense of community. The Glebe Society's aims are to protect our heritage, encourage a sense of community and create a better future for all residents of Glebe and Forest Lodge.

Latest News from The Glebe Society

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  In Focus: This month’s photo competition, December 2024 and annual winner, 2024

  Find out which photograph won December’s In Focus, and … drum roll! … which photograph is the overall winner for 2024.

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  Innovation and Ideas Grant: presentation by the University of Sydney

  On 29 November, biodiversity researchers at the University of Sydney presented the results of their study into Glebe’s Hill, the neglected piece of land between the Tramsheds and Jubilee Park station. They identified 31 plant species, 12 bird species, plus skinks and invertebrates, as well as foxes, domestic cats and brushtail possums. They made recommendations to transform this degraded site into a thriving greenspace. The research was funded by a City of Sydney grant to the Glebe Society.

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  Remembering Ian Stephenson (1955-2024)

  President Duncan Leys writes about Ian Stephenson, whose funeral was on 21 November. The Glebe Society and so many other people mourn his loss as a generous, funny and passionate man and a leading heritage thinker with huge standing in the cultural heritage space.

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  Report: Glebe–Forest Lodge Spring Bird Survey 2024

  At least six native bird species including grey butcherbird, pied currawong and Australian magpie are breeding in the leafy parks and streets of Glebe–Forest Lodge. Tree martins are using air vents in a Ross Street building. One of the best results of the survey was the three willie wagtails down near the mangroves on Rozelle Bay.

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  This month’s mystery photo: December 2024

  Where are we and what’s going on? And how did you go with last month’s mystery photo?

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  Advice to cat management inquiry: Give Councils enforcement powers

  The NSW Parliament’s Animal Welfare Committee is inquiring into the management of cats in NSW to reduce their impact on threatened native animals. On Glebe’s Hill near the Tramsheds, wildlife cameras have caught domestic cats out hunting. The Society argues that Councils should be able to enforce mandatory microchipping and desexing of cats and 24-hour cat containment.

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  Bulletin

  Read our monthly newsletter to find out what’s happened in our community and what’s coming up. From its first issue in July 1969, The Bulletin has been The Glebe Society’s primary form of communication.

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  Events

  Join one of our many varied Glebe Society Events such as guided walks, talks and tours.

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  Guided Walks Program 2024

  Glebe is a great place to walk, with heritage streetscapes, significant historical buildings, the foreshore walk, parklands and a rich social and industrial history.

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