Yearly Archives: 2025
Have you seen one of these on a fence?
Posted on 13th June 2025Do you want to submit a comment on, or objection to, a development application (DA)? Here’s a quick guide on where to find the DA and the local planning controls that apply to it.
Event report: Glebe Society’s 9th Annual Biodiversity Lecture
Posted on 13th June 2025On Wednesday 28 May, Glebe nature lovers made a beeline to Benledi to see and hear ecologist Tanya Latty’s presentation on how and why we should love and respect our diversity of local – but often unnoticed – insects and other invertebrates.
Construction work on permanent Bridge Road cycleway
Posted on 13th June 2025Construction of the permanent Bridge Road Cycleway has begun. Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Convenor Janet Oakley considers some of the impacts.
The story of Derwent Street from 1975 to 1980 continues …
Posted on 13th June 2025The final instalment of Brian McDonald’s fascinating account of living in Derwent Street in the late 1970s.
Kobi Shetty media release about safety of Bridge Road cycleway
Posted on 13th June 2025Local advocacy group, Bridge Road Friends, commissioned a safety audit of the proposed permanent cycleway on Bridge Road. Kobi Shetty, MP, has made it available on her website.
Consent authority confusion: 2-32 Junction Street development
Posted on 13th June 2025Corio Projects’ proposal to develop 2-32 Junction Street, Forest Lodge, as seniors housing has been submitted to Planning NSW as a ‘state significant development’. Affected locals with concerns about the proposal are wondering which body will assess the application when the time comes.
This month’s mystery photo: June 2025
Posted on 13th June 2025This month’s mystery photo is a bit different. Where are we?
Visit to Glebe parks by Society and Council staff to discuss parks management
Posted on 8th June 2025The Society and local residents recently had a very productive meeting with Joel Johnson (Manager, City Greening and Leisure) and Jacqui Brooks (Parks Assets and Service Manager) at which a range of park management matters were discussed.
City of Sydney’s draft environmental strategy 2025–2030
Posted on 13th June 2025City of Sydney is updating its environmental strategy and has sought feedback on its draft Environmental Strategy 2025-2030. In its submission, the Society suggested the City set more ambitous targets for environmental measures in the existing strategy and introduce additional environmental measures in line with innovations elsewhere.
Glebe Society Guided Walks 2025
Posted on 3rd April 2025Read about upcoming Glebe Society Guided Walks. A great way to explore Glebe and our nearby neighbourhoods.
In Focus: this month’s photo competition, June 2025
Posted on 8th June 2025By Mary Regan, Bulletin 4/2025, June Submissions this month included New Year’s Eve fireworks, a close look at street features in Forest Lodge, a silhouette in the sun, and one of Glebe’s wonderful murals. We couldn’t choose a winner for this month but thank our contributors and hope you enjoy their photographs. The prize for […]
Around the bushcare groups: June 2025
Posted on 8th June 2025Planting at Orphan Street Creek and other news from the bushcare groups in Glebe and Forest Lodge.
City of Sydney’s next ‘Inclusion (disability) action plan’
Posted on 8th June 2025the Council is inviting people with a disability, their family and carers, service providers and representative organisations to provide feedback on a draft inclusion action plan. By 11 June 2025
From the President: May 2025
Posted on 8th May 2025Good news on Bidura but concerns about the impact of proposed special entertainment precincts. Glebe Point Road could be one.
In Focus: This month’s photo competition, May 2025
Posted on 9th May 2025Our shots this month included people, events, and our local urban landscape. Virginia Simpson-Young’s winning image was chosen for its strong atmosphere, the colour and lighting, and a slightly spooky feeling.
State significant development application for 2-32 Junction Street, Forest Lodge
Posted on 9th May 2025Residents in Forest Lodge are concerned about the scale of a proposed development in Junction Street. The developers are seeking for it to be assessed as a ‘state significant development’.
9th Annual Biodiversity Lecture: Assoc. Professor Tanya Latty
Posted on 9th May 2025Associate Professor Tanya Latty from the University of Sydney is giving this year’s Annual Biodiversity Lecture. Her topic: ‘Where have all the insects gone? Why insect declines matter and how cities can make a difference’.
Two more Blue Plaques for Glebe
Posted on 9th May 2025Heritage NSW has just announced the latest successful nominations for a Blue Plaque; among which are two from our suburb …
The Register of Significant Trees: Update
Posted on 9th May 2025Residents have suggested several additions to the Counciil’s Register of Significant Trees.
Anzac Day Service 2025
Posted on 8th May 2025In his Anzac Day address, local historian Max Solling spoke about Australia’s involvement in WWII and how it reshaped the lives of Australians and Glebe residents.
Three Superb Fairy Wrens sighted
Posted on 9th May 2025Three Superb Fairy Wrens were seen at the Rozelle Parklands and Wetlands on 16 February 2025. A few more habitat ‘stepping stones’ through the Glebe Parklands could bring them closer.
Three of the best among Glebe’s treasured heritage
Posted on 8th May 2025A special event in March honouring the Glebe Society’s former President, Ian Stephenson, focussed on Glebe and Forest Lodge’s ecclesiastical and architectural heritage.
In Focus: this month’s photo competition, April 2025
Posted on 7th April 2025The judges were unanimous in picking Phil Vergison’s ‘Morning commute, Glebe’ as this month’s In Focus photo competition winner.
The Register of Significant Trees
Posted on 7th April 2025Did you know that the City Council maintains a register of significant trees? Now is your chance to nominate your favourite tree. Also a plea for more trees in Forest Lodge to be nominated. There’s currently only one on the register!
Glebe Talks: Music and Medicine – David McIntosh
Posted on 7th April 2025David McIntosh is the long-standing artistic director of the Glebe Music Festival. Here’s your chance to learn about David’s other passions.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee, April 2025
Posted on 7th April 2025The Blue Wrens have provided feedback to Council on reviews of the Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan, biodiversity corridor maps for the Sydney DCP and policies on pesticides and weed management. The Society also submitted the Acquittal Report for the Glebe’s Hill research project and is announcing the 9th Annual Biodiversity Lecture in May.
51 Hereford Street, Glebe: Some early history
Posted on 7th April 2025Have you ever wondered what was located at 51 Hereford Street before today’s controversial unit block was built in the mid-1990s? A newly unearthed photograph reveals the stately Victorian villa ‘Lask’, named after the Polish hometown of the Rogalsky family who built it in 1883.
This month’s mystery photo: April 2025
Posted on 8th April 2025There are two mystery photos this month. Try your hand at working out where they were taken. (Answers also provided)
36th Annual Glebe Music Festival (2025)
Posted on 12th June 2025Details about the Glebe Music Festival concerts in November 2025, plus information about special concerts in July and October.
The Society’s Blue Wren Subcommittee
Posted on 9th March 2025In July 2006, a group of local residents came together to form the Blue Wren Subcommittee, initially to survey the Blue Wren population of Glebe and Forest Lodge and make recommendations about how to protect them. The group’s activities have since expanded to include a whole range of projects aimed at conserving and enhancing biodiversity in our area.
