Glebe Markets

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Fight to keep Sydney institution open (NEWS.com.au)

A beloved weekly market store has announced it will be closing after more than 30 years of operation, shocking stallholders and locals.

“As a lifelong local I’ve been coming to these markets since the ’90s. As a university student I spent so many Saturdays at Glebe market,” she told NCA NewsWire. The final day of trade will be February 25, 2023.

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Glebe markets: Popular Sydney markets shuts doors after over 30 ... (7NEWS.com.au)

'This is the worst news of the year so far,' one frustrated local said.

“As a lifelong local I’ve been coming to these markets since the ‘90s. “This is the worst news of the year so far,” a third piped in. “Planning is underway to tender for an ongoing operator of the markets at Glebe Public School.” “The markets have been a mainstay at Glebe Public School for more than 30 years and play an important role in bringing the school and wider Glebe community together,” a spokesperson said. “The Department and the City of Sydney are working together to find an interim solution to keep the markets operating now that the current operator has indicated they will not continue. “Thank you for sharing the last 31 years with us,” the markets said in the announcement.

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Glebe Markets closing down after 31 years (9News)

Organisers announced the shock closure online on Wednesday, revealing February 25 would be the last day of...

'I'll let them know our community wants the markets to continue, and make sure the new tender process to operate the market is resolved quickly." "The contract to operate the markets is due to expire in March and the Department of Education who owns the site at Glebe Public School has said they have no plans to close the markets. He revealed the contract to operate the markets, which are held on the grounds of Glebe Public School, is up in March.

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Glebe Markets: 'Personal reasons' behind sudden closure (Daily Mail)

The Glebe Markets, in Sydney's inner-west, have been open since 1992 but will now be closing on February 25.

A Department of Education spokesperson said the he department had no plans to close the markets. A Department of Education spokesperson said the he department had no plans to close the markets Stallholders were informed about the closure from the managers of the markets in an email

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Glebe Markets: Popular Sydney markets are closing their doors after ... (Football)

One of Sydney's busiest Saturday markets closes its doors after 30 years. The Glebe Markets announced their closure on Wednesday, with Saturday, ...

https://7news.com.au/news/nsw/popular-sydney-markets-shuts-doors-after-over-30-years-an-institution-gone-c-9627149 Glebe Markets: Popular Sydney markets are closing their doors after more than 30 years “As a lifelong local, I’ve been coming to these markets since the 90’s. Glebe Markets: Popular Sydney markets are closing their doors after more than 30 years

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Glebe Markets to shut its gates after 31 years (The Sydney Morning Herald)

One of Sydney's most beloved community markets is closing its gates, leaving community members and stallholders devastated.

It is that beautiful place for young people, and I think Glebe still is.” “As a lifelong local I’ve been coming to these markets since the ’90s. “The last 30 years has been a joy ... “The contract to operate the markets is due to expire in March and the Department of Education who owns the site at Glebe Public School has said they have no plans to close the markets,” Parker said. However, for now, Glebe Markets will close at the end of February in what’s expected to be some of the biggest turnouts the markets have seen. “I will do everything I can to assist to secure a new operator and work with the Department of Education to make sure our beloved Glebe Markets continue.”

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Glebe Markets Will Close Permanently at the End of February After ... (Concrete Playground)

The beloved Glebe Markets will close after 31 years - but you can sign a petition to save it. One of the Inner West's most popular and beloved markets is...

[Ben Hansen](https://concreteplayground.com/sydney/author/ben-hansen/) The market is held on the grounds of Glebe Public School every Saturday, boasting stalls from local artisans and community members selling everything from secondhand clothes, books and vinyl to locally made jewellery and homewares — and hosting food trucks and acoustic live music. According to a short message posted to the Glebe Markets' website and

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Glebe Markets on the hunt for new operator, locals shocked over ... (City Hub Sydney)

Inner West locals have been shocked by the announcement that the iconic Glebe Markets will be closing down after 30 years of operation...

While an interim solution could be on the way, politicians have come out with their support and dedication to keep the markets running. However, politicians were quick to tell the public that all hope is not lost, and the Department of Education has no intention of shutting down the markets for good. The markets have been a bustling destination for locals on Saturday mornings for decades.

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First Paddy's, now Glebe Markets... Sydney is losing its soul, and for ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The bar is gone now, in spirit at least. A soulless pokie pub with fluorescent lighting and more screens than a Harvey Norman store stands in its place. And no ...

It would be a shame to see the strong history of markets in Chinatown being watered down and sanitised.” There’s more at stake in the redevelopment of Paddy’s Markets than cheap sunnies and phone cases. Because who wants to go out for cocktails in a soulless city? The popular yum cha restaurant called the decision “devastating” and “irreversible” It’s all part of the sameification of Sydney; every new venue seems to be owned by the Merivale group and every struggling retail strip is a potential Woolworths location. ″While we always welcome innovation and new ideas in Chinatown, this should not be done at the detriment of history, culture, and community. Down the road from these stalls, the Dixon House shopping and food complex sits empty, ready for the demolition crews to come through. Slick bars and restaurants would provide a new revenue stream, and the building’s managers say it’s the only way to save the markets from financial struggles brought on by COVID-19 and consumer behaviour change. There are of course economic drivers behind the development of Paddy’s. Redfern and The Block. You could stop in on a Friday night for free entertainment or a turn on the stage. He’d sing Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond and spin you around on the dance floor.

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