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NSW Government Planning Proposals

Two recent proposals will have impacts on Glebe. ‘Transport Oriented Development’ is for eight priority high growth areas which have been identified for accelerated rezoning. ‘Diverse and Well-Located Homes’ proposes increased densities within 800 metres of light rail stations, mixed use zones and local centres.

The Glebe Society Guided Walks Program

Glebe Society Guided Walks Program 2024

Details about the first three guided walks for 2024. A great way to see and learn about Glebe.

Valé Edwina Doe

Edwina Dow made an immense contribution to The Glebe Society, to Glebe and to the wider community. How the Bulletin will cope without her proofreading remains to be seen.

This month’s mystery photo: March 2024

A new mystery photograph to test your knowledge of Glebe and Forest Lodge.

Amorbus Alternatus, a ‘Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bug’

A nymph at Orphan School Creek!

Have you spotted one of our colourful denizens? Amorbus Alternatus.

Australia Day 2024 Honours List, Glebe & Forest Lodge

Australia Day 2024 Honours List, Glebe and Forest Lodge

Citations for Australia Day 2024 Honours for residents of Glebe and Forest Lodge, or those with work connections in the area.

Blue Plaque nominations Part 21: Calmar, 128 Glebe Point Road

The twenty-first and final site nominated by the Society in 2021 for a Blue Plaque is Calmar at 128 Glebe Point Road which was designed by Edmund Blacket.

The shot tower at 82 Wentworth Park Road

Forgotten Glebe – the Shot Tower

Part of Glebe’s industrial legacy, the Shot Tower previously at 82 Wentworth Park Road, contributed a distinctive architecture in the early 20th century.

Asbestos-contaminated mulch in Bicentennial Park (Image: Virginia Simpson-Young)

From the President March 2024

Duncan Leys with news from The Glebe Society.

Ted McKeown, right, being recognised at the Glebe Society’s 2022 Annual General Meeting for his contribution to the Society through many years on the Management Committee

Ted McKeown honoured

Ted McKeown received an OAM in the latest Australian Honours. The Glebe Society has long benefitted from his contributions.

From the Blue Wrens, March 2024

An update from the busy Blue Wren’s group and Bushcare volunteers.

In Focus: This month’s photo competition, December 2023

There’s a winner for the December photo competition and the annual grand finalist

Heritage and the housing crisis: higher density must respect amenity

What’s the common ground between YIMBYs and NIMBYs? This article is reproduced with the permission of the Marrickville Heritage Society.

King Parrots discover Orphan School Creek

Rare visitors to Glebe and Forest Lodge. King Parrots discover Orphan School Creek

It’s official: A Blue Plaque for Dorothy Drain

She charmed Frank Sinatra into giving her a rare interview. Journalist, war correspondent, and editor, Dorothy Drain’s home in Glebe will be remembered with a Blue Plaque.



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