Monthly Archives: May 2026
Max Solling’s 2026 Anzac Day address
Posted on 28th May 2026Stan Arneil’s POW ordeal and powerful memoir, One Man’s War, anchor Max Solling’s address, which reflects on WWII’s impact on Australia, Glebe and the resilience shown at home and in captivity.
Mystery photo: May 2026
Posted on 19th May 2026The May 2026 mystery photo, taken in Glebe by Wayne Carveth in the mid-1980s, depicted a defaced billboard alluding to the French government’s 1985 sinking of Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbour.
This month’s photo competition: May 2026
Posted on 4th May 2026Stephen Foster wins this month with his stunning ‘Reflections of the Past 2’. Submit your entry for next month by Fri 15 May — we’d love to see more people take part.
Community Pantry Donation Drive
Posted on 4th May 2026Kobi Shetty MP’s office runs a pantry for people in need and welcomes in‑date non‑perishables. Popular items include rice, pasta and tinned food. Donate at her office, 201–205 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe.
More blue wren sightings in Glebe!
Posted on 3rd May 2026Judy Christie reports multiple Superb Fairy-wren sightings in Rozelle Bay’s mangroves, highlighting the success of restored habitat and the need for coordinated urban biodiversity planning.
From Acting President Duncan Leys
Posted on 1st May 2026Duncan highlights the Society’s volunteer efforts and calls for more helpers to run events, research local issues and advocate for Glebe as planning and housing pressures continue to rise.
Special Glebe Music Festival Concert: Duo Mimesi
Posted on 1st May 2026In this Special Glebe Music Festival Concert, Duo Mimesi perform Schubert, Poulenc and Rachmaninov on two pianos.
The 37th Annual Glebe Music Festival
Posted on 1st May 2026The 37th Annual Glebe Music Festival runs 6–22 November, with six concerts spanning diverse musical styles. Explore the program and see which performances appeal to you.