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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  2024 Annual General Meeting

  The Glebe Society’s 2024 Annual General Meeting was held on September 1st at the Tramsheds, followed by a debate with the mayoral candidates for the City of Sydney Council Election.

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  The Slippery Slope

  In recent years some of Glebe’s buildings deemed important to maintaining the character of its heritage conservation areas have been demolished or approved for demolition, despite planning laws that are meant to prevent this. Planning Convenor, Ian Stephenson, wants more rigorous control by the City of Sydney Council.

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  This month’s mystery photo: September 2024

  Someone is building an aircraft, but where and when?

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  News from the Blue Wren subcommittee: September 2024

  Recognition for the volunteers from the Orphan School Creek Bushcare Group and reports on the well-attended talk and walk in July about The Hill research project. A male brush turkey has built a mound in the Wood Street lands area in Forest Lodge. It’s obviously impressive as he has had two female Brush-Turkeys inspecting the condition of his mound.

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  In Focus: This month’s photo competition, September 2024

  There have been excellent entries in this month’s photo competition. Take a look at them and find out the judges’ decision. Thinking of entering a photo? Deadline is the 15th of each month.

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  Mind the GAPP – supporting those in need in Glebe for the last 20 years!

  The Glebe Assistance Partnership Program (GAPP) has been supporting those in need in Glebe and the surrounding suburbs for 20 years. Now the Anglicare grant that has been its lifeblood for 10 years, will no longer be available.

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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.

  View our guided walks program