Issues
News from Blue Wren Subcommittee
Posted on 6th October 2026
Interested in local wildlife and green spaces? Read about our upcoming annual bird survey, updates on the Glebe’s Hill Environmental Plan, and recent tree planting efforts across our parks.
Heritage information on the Council website
Posted on 11th September 2026
Is your home subject to heritage rules? How to find the answer to this question and many others, is now on the City of Sydney Council’s website.
Nature-based pre-school opens in Camperdown
Posted on 8th August 2026
A new early childhood program at St Joseph’s Camperdown provides nature‑rich learning, supporting children’s inquiry into ecosystems, seasons and outdoor discovery in nursery, toddler and preschool spaces.
A heritage win: when a minute takes years
Posted on 7th July 2026
Council promised better heritage resources in 2021 but delivered nothing until mid‑2025. After sustained advocacy by the Glebe and Paddington Societies, new heritage webpages are finally underway.
Parking changes proposed for streets near new Fish Market
Posted on 12th June 2026
City of Sydney Council proposes extending parking restrictions near the new Fish Market after resident complaints; consultation closed earlier this month and the plan is now under review.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee, June 2026
Posted on 11th June 2026
Andrew Wood updates us on plans for Glebe’s Hill wildlife refuge and reports strong bushcare progress, from thriving Rozelle Bay plantings to major progreess at the Palmerston steps site.
More blue wren sightings in Glebe!
Posted on 3rd May 2026
Judy 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.
Improvements to outdoor dining in Glebe
Posted on 22nd April 2026
The Glebe Society has recommended amendments to the City of Sydney Draft Outdoor Dining Guidelines, and that parts of Glebe Point Road should be upgraded for permanent outdoor dining.
News from the Blue Wren subcommittee: April 2026
Posted on 22nd April 2026
The Council of the City of Sydney will ‘soon be engaging an environmental consultant to assess the site conditions on Glebe’s Hill. We will then develop an ongoing management plan for this area’
Should the parking rules near the Fish Market be changed?
Posted on 22nd April 2026
The new Sydney Fish Market has put huge pressure on parking in the streets near the new Sydney Fish Market. Tell the Council what changes to parking regulations you would like to see in the affected sreets.
New Fish Market poorly served by public transport
Posted on 22nd April 2026
The new Sydney Fish Market is poorly served by public transport. One suggestion is a new bus route along Bridge Road, like the 458 used to go.
A win for the community
Posted on 22nd April 2026
The Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison, has ruled against the proposed closure of the Bank Street exit from the Anzac Bridge.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee, March 2026
Posted on 17th March 2026
The subcommittee continues to press for Glebe’s Hill to become a wildlife refuge; Orphan School Creek Bushcare group is saddened by recent extensive vandalism, and Palmerston Landcare is thriving with new equipment.
Norma Hawkins (1922–2026)
Posted on 14th March 2026
Vale Norma Hawkins, a Glebe icon, a treasure, a great community member, a wonderful and amazing person who contributed so much to all the lives she touched, how lucky we were to have her on our side.
Wentworth Park good news
Posted on 29th December 2025
Premier Minns has announced that Wentworth Park will be returned to the public for mixed use of open space, sport and recreation. Thank you to all those members who have been campaigning for this outcome for many, many years.
Another blue wren sighting in the Rozelle Parklands
Posted on 29th December 2025
The new parklands are providing suitable habitat, close to Glebe.
Minister to reconsider change that would create chaos on local roads
Posted on 29th December 2025
The NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison, has promised to reconsider the proposed closure of the Bank Street exit on the eastern end of the Anzac Bridge.
Annual Spring Bird Survey Report 2025
Posted on 1st December 2025
Our 2025 snapshot survey of birds in Glebe and Forest Lodge. An outstanding count of 36 Australian figbirds this year, but the most numerous were Rainbow lorikeets.
Million Dollar Disgrace
Posted on 20th November 2025
Local Glebe residents and members of the Animal Justice Party protested outside the Wentworth Park greyhound racetrack on the day of the Million Dollar Race, keen to see the whole park returned to the community. The CIty of Sydney has released plans for what the park could look like.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee: November 2025
Posted on 28th October 2025
Updates from the Blue Wren group including the sad discovery of deliberate damage to seedlings and establlsihed plants in the Orphan School Creek Reserve.
Whack-a-mole traffic solution
Posted on 8th October 2025
Proposed changes to the Western Distributor will put more traffic onto the streets of Glebe and Pyrmont.
Wentworth Park decision up in the air
Posted on 2nd October 2025
In 2020, the NSW Government promised that Wentworth Park would become public open space when the greyhound racing lease ends in 2027. It now says no final decision has been made.
A win-win solution for Glebe’s Hill
Posted on 19th September 2025
The Society has written to the City of Sydney proposing a win-win solution for Glebe’s Hill, between the the Jubilee Park Light Rail Station and the Tramsheds.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2025
Posted on 8th September 2025
Some things have improved since last year, but others remain unresolved. Ongoing issues include Bridge Road, ebikes on pavements and bus routes.
Blue Wren Subcommittee Annual Report 2025
Posted on 15th August 2025
The subcommittee and the bushcare groups have made much progress in the past year towards increasing the diversity, abundance and distribution of indigenous fauna and flora in Glebe–Forest Lodge.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee: August 2025
Posted on 15th August 2025
This month, two of the bushcare groups share how their recent engagements with the City of Sydney could significantly boost their efforts to enhance biodiversity across their sites.
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2025
Posted on 13th August 2025
The Heritage Subcommittee met monthly in 2025 to research, advocate, and engage with the public on Glebe’s history and heritage. It reviewed 107 DAs, responded to public queries, published articles, and contributed to heritage policy.
Report on Bridge Road Cycleway Public Meeting
Posted on 12th August 2025
At a packed 6 July meeting, safety auditor Zoran Bakovic presented his Bridge Road cycleway audit. The Transport Minister and departmental reps were absent. Locals voted against the proposed design.
Update on Bridge Road
Posted on 12th August 2025
Bridge Road remains a key city route amid disruptive, noisy works. Safety concerns over the permanent cycleway persist, with limited transparency and mounting community frustration.
Community unites for climate action in Glebe
Posted on 9th August 2025
Over 50 locals gathered at the old Sydney City Mission Hall on St Johns Road for a UTS-backed climate action event, highlighting practical, inclusive solutions—especially for public and social housing.
