Monthly Archives: March 2025

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.

Fish Markets CCC meetings continue to ‘raise more questions than they answer’
Posted on 3rd March 2025Will there or won’t there be a ferry at the new Sydney Fish Markets on Pyrmont Bridge Road? It’s far from clear, says our representative on the Community Consultative Committee, Asa Wahlquist.

Three of the best: An afternoon among Glebe’s treasured heritage
Posted on 3rd March 2025This is an event for members in honour of Ian Stephenson. It focusses on three of Glebe’s ecclesiastical treasures in an event that Ian himself had planned to lead.

Pub quiz
Posted on 3rd March 2025There are eight pubs trading in Glebe today, a lot fewer than in earlier times. When was ‘peak pub’ in Glebe? Find out the answer to this and other Glebe pub trivia questions.

Waiting for a bus?
Posted on 3rd March 2025The 370 bus has not been restored to its original route despite promises and even announcements that it would be. Janet Oakley looks at what’s going on with the buses that service Glebe.

Glebe Talks: Chasing tales with Julian Morrow
Posted on 3rd March 2025Julian believes power, influence, popularity and profitability have eluded him. Can this be true? Come and hear for yourself.

How I got to Glebe: Duncan Leys
Posted on 3rd March 2025Although Glebe Society President Duncan Leys grew up in Moree, Glebe has a special significance for Duncan, featuring in his family’s history.

News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee, March 2025
Posted on 3rd March 2025The City of Sydney is now being asked to act on the recommendations of the study into biodiversity on Glebe’s Hill, next to Jubilee Park station. Also news from local Landcare and Bushcare groups.

36th Annual Glebe Music Festival
Posted on 3rd March 2025Preliminary details about the Glebe Music Festival concerts in November 2025. The tickets will go on sale in April. Tickets for the special concert in October are already on sale.