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GlebeNet: an eclectic slice of the bohemian, art-loving, coffee-consuming, book-devouring centre of Sydney that is Glebe, captured on the net.
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Glebe, a 10 minute bus ride from Sydney's city centre, is home to a melting pot of uni students, artists, professionals and travellers.
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Explore Glebe!
Browse the Glebe Markets, listen to book readings, or wander through art galleries. Join in one of the many sports/leisure groups or put your name down for an open mic stand-up comedy session. More.
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Eat Glebe!
Variety galore! Savour Glebe's award-winning restaurants, immerse yourself in our cafe culture or chill out in one of our many pubs. More.
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Shop Glebe!
Specialised bookshops, funky clothing shops, designer home furnishings - go on a shopping spree! More.
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Discover all about Glebe!
Glebe has a rich history, evidenced in many of its heritige listed buildings and landmarks. Also read biographies on some well-known and influential figures associated with Glebe, including Australia's first prime minister, Sir Edmund Barton. More.
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GlebeNet Interactive - photos, films, videos, music, Facebook/Myspace ...
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Watch GlebeNetTV, a collection of short films, music videos, restaurant reviews and snippets of life shot in and around Glebe.
Glebe photos: scroll through pictures of Glebe, covering everything from sunset shots of the Anzac Bridge to quirky streetscapes.
Facebook and Myspace: connect with neighbours and Glebe fans - join in discussions and share news and comments on what's happening in Glebe.
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GlebeNet for Glebe residents
Find out about the the Sydney Council's Local Action Plan, the Glebe Point Road Streetscape Upgrade and how other proposed redevelopment plans and development applications will affect Glebe, or join a local community group to have a say and contribute to the neighbourhood.
GlebeNet's Community Information page has info on local resources and contacts.
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Glebe Quick Stats
- Population: 13,767
- % aged 20-39: 44%
- Average House Price: $785,000
- 8 bookshops
- 40+ restaurants
- 20+ cafes
- 10+ pubs & bars
Glebe Calendar
Glebe Book Fair: 17 May 2008
Glebe Art Show: 4-13 July 2008
Sydney Teapot Show: 1-31 Aug 2008
Glebe Week: September
Glebe Music Festival: 8-30 Nov 2008
Glebe Street Fair: 16 November 2008
Carols on the Point: December
What's On in Glebe:
Tuesdays:
- Harold Park Comedy every Tuesday at Harold Park Hotel
- Full Body Contact No Tennis - at The Roxbury, 1st & 3rd Tues of every month
- Word in Hand - poetry reading at the Friend in Hand, 1st Tues of every month
- Philo Agora - Philosophy in the Cafe at the Fair Trade Coffee Company, every second Tuesday
Wednesdays:
- Comedy on the Rox - every Wednesday at The Roxbury
- Crab Racing - every Wednesday at the Friend in Hand
Thursdays:
- A Mic in Hand - comedy every Thursday at the Friend in Hand
- Cabaret @ Moskaba - every Thursday at the AB
Fridays:
- Fairly Funny Fridays - comedy at the Fair Trade Coffee Company, every second Friday
- Live Original Music - at the Excelsior Hotel, every Friday night
Saturdays:
- browse the Glebe Markets, open every Saturday
- Saturday Night Comedy - first Saturday of the month, at The Roxbury
- Live Original Music - at the Excelsior Hotel, every Saturday night
Sundays:
- The Sydney Collectibles and Antques Fair, first Sunday of the month at Wentworth Park
- Sunday Live, live jazz/world music every Sunday afternoon at the AB
- Live Original Music - at the Excelsior Hotel, every Sunday night
For weekly listings, check out the what's on guides with Sydney City Council and TimeOut
Glebe in Pop Culture
Glebe has numerous references and appearances in pop culture: including Looking for Alibrandi, Peter Corris' Cliff Hardy novels, David Hasselhoff's Jump in My Car music video, Mad Max 3 and the upcoming Wolverine movie.
Check them out here.
Walking tour of Glebe
Explore Glebe on foot with these self-guided walking tour maps. Got a bike? Try these cycling routes around Glebe, from Bikely.
Glebe Street Names
Ever wondered who or what your street was named after, or the history behind the names Wigram Road, Cowper Street or Derwent Street?
Check out the GlebeNet History page!
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About GlebeNet
GlebeNet started life as a 5% uni assessment... It was created and is maintained by Angela (as a way of living out her inner travel editor).
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