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Wentworth Park good news
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.
Message from the President: Bulletin update
From next year the Bulletin will be distributed electronically to all members. The December 2025 edition of the Bulletin is the last that will be printed.
Minister to reconsider change that would create chaos on local roads
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
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.
New planning laws may backfire
Today’s regulatory push to cut planning red tape risks creating a significant decline in housing quality and community amenity, and opportunities for community input.
Guided Walks Program 2025: Reflections
The Walks Group organised six events in 2025 attracting close to 150 bookings. Our aim is for the walks to be educational, fun, not too strenuous and to encourage social interaction among our members.
This month’s photo competition: December 2025
The photo of the month is a blaze of luminous colour and a fine image to end our year.
Another blue wren sighting in the Rozelle Parklands
The new parklands are providing suitable habitat, close to Glebe.
Join us at our end of year gathering on 5 December
Glebe Society members, their family and friends, are invited to St Johns historic local church for an end of year gathering with a difference.
Glebe Society 2025 Christmas Appeal – Addi Road Food Pantry at Camperdown
This year, the Society is encouraging its members to support the Addi Road Food Pantry at Camperdown, which helps local families and individuals experiencing hardship.
Million Dollar Disgrace
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.
Fish market update
The new Sydney Fish Market is scheduled to open on 19 January next year. Local residents are concerned visitors will want to park in nearby streets, where parking spaces are already in high demand.
A very Glebe photo
The Glebe Society-sponsored Character of Glebe Prize at this year’s (2025) Glebe Art Show went to Lucinda Loane for her dramatic image of the ‘Tunnel at Glebe’.
This month’s In Focus photo competition: November 2025
‘Spring Sunshine’by Stephen Foster has been chosen as the Photo of the Month, with morning sunlight shining softly through one of our beautiful old fig trees.
An unexpected find
A Glebe Society walk led to an unexpected find of photo of the original gates to Toxteth Park, now the home of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan and St Scholastica’s School.
Management Committee news
Duncan Leys has been appointed as Acting President and Tim Hesketh Vice President.
This month’s mystery photo: November 2025
This is 98 Glebe Point Road. What’s its connection with the entertainment industry?
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee: November 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.
President’s Annual Report 2025
Duncan Leys’ report to members at the 2025 annual general meeting, in which he talks about some of the upcoming threats to Glebe and Forest Lodge.
36th Annual Glebe Music Festival (2025)
Details about the Glebe Music Festival concerts in November 2025, plus information about special concerts in July and October.
Glebe Talks: Fishy Business
Hear former senator John Faulkner on his new book, ‘Fishy Business’, detailing the history, characters, and politics of the Sydney Fish Market. Wed, Nov 5, 6–7 pm, Gleebooks Café. $30 (incl. food/wine).
Wentworth Park decision up in the air
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.
New proposal for Glebe Island Bridge
Architect Andrew Benn has reimagined Glebe Island Bridge’s restoration, arguably preserving its heritage while enabling the expanded ferry service planned for the new Sydney Fish Market.
PUG Men’s Shed Fundraising Evening
Pyrmont Ultimo Glebe (PUG) Men’s Shed is hosting a benefit night to raise funds for Glebe Youth Service. Click for details.
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