Lane Cove News Week in Review 15 to 22 December 2021

By
Jacky Barker
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Welcome to our Lane Cove Local News week in review, where we tell you what has happened over the last seven days in Lane Cove.

This is our last week in review of the year.  Due to COVID-19 Christmas Carols in the Canopy on Christmas Eve have been canclelled.

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COVID19 Queues and Rapid Antigen Tests

This week, the most discussed topic on ITC Lane Cove Chat is where to get COVID19 tests, the queue time, and the turnaround time.  This was closely followed by discussions on where in Lane Cove can you buy Rapid Antigen Tests.  Local supermarkets and pharmacies are selling out as soon as they receive stock.

Rapid Antigen Tests will be even more in demand, with the NSW Health Department suggesting that as a precaution, a Rapid Antigen Test should be taken before going out.

Booster Shots

You can now have your Booster Shot five months after your second jab – details on where to get your Booster shot in Lane Cove here.  It seems that Lane Cove is eager to get their Booster shot with many pharmacies and local doctors booked out until the New Year.

Royal North Shore Hospital has appointments  (see below).  To check availability, go to https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/booking/

 

A roving reporter told us that there were some bookings at Hornsby Hospital – click here to book.

The Premier has stated that the State-Run Vaccination Hubs will stay open throughout Christmas.  To book a vaccination at a State Vaccination Hub – click here.  The State Vaccination Hub at Homebush accepts walk-ins.

 

 

Lane Cove Council Elections

The Lane Cove Council election results have now been finalised for two wards.  A candidate has requested a recount for East Ward. The results are as follows:

West Ward

Scott Bennison (Lib)

Andrew Zbik (ALP)

Rochelle Flood (Greens) – The margin between the last elected candidate Rochelle and the last un-elected/excluded candidate Deborah Hill was 247 votes.

Central Ward

Katherine Mort (Lib)

Bridget Kennedy (IND)

Kathy Bryla (ALP)

East Ward 

Merri Southwood (IND)

David Brooks-Horn (Lib)

David Roenfeldt (ALP) – The margin between the last elected candidate David and the last un-elected/excluded candidate Frances Vissel was 117 votes.

Councillors will decide the Mayor and Deputy Mayor at their 10th January 2022 meeting.

A recount request Wass received for East Ward. The Electoral Commissioner has reviewed the request for the recount. The Commissioner is not satisfied that a recount should be conducted on the grounds provided in the request.

Cabinet Reshuffle

Our local State Member, the Hon Anthony Roberts, has a new portfolio.  He has been reinstated as Planning Minister and also takes on a new portfolio as Minister for Homes.

New Art in The Canopy

The Lane Cove Council is continuing its public art installations in The Canopy.  The back wall of the Commonwealth Bank building on Birdwood Lane has been painted in vibrant colours.  The artist is Katherine Gailer (also known as KATIRA). The mural incorporates diverse elements of Lane Cove’s natural environment, such as trees, native flora and birdlife. See our cover photo.

Business Alert

The Unwined Espresso will be opening at night as a pop-up Southern Burger Bar (Friday to Sunday 5 pm – 9 pm. It’s takeaway/Uber only. Check out the menu below. Unwined is located in Rosenthal Avenue across from the Post office and next door to TAB.

 

In February 2022, right next door to Unwined Espresso, a new Dog Deli called Puppadeli will open.  It will have gourmet pet food, dog meals, treats and cakes.  Find out more at www.puppadeli.com.au

COVID19 Cases – Data between 17th December and 21 December 2021

Date Hospital Admissions ICU Admissions NSW State Wide Daily Cases Lane Cove Council Area
Cases last four weeks
16/12/21 215 24 2213 70
17/12/21 206 26 2452 89
18/12/21 227 28 2566 101
19/12/21 261 33 2501 115
20/12/21 284 39 3057 130
21/12/21 302 40 3763 171

 Source:  https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-local.aspx

Active Cases in Lane Cove Council Area

The data below the number of active cases  (active cases are cases where a person is in isolation and is being managed by NSW Health).   Note NSW has changed the way it is reporting cases – see notes below.  Note the stats are as 20 December 2021 (NSW Health has not updated the map).

 

Vaccination Stats

Lane Cove has 92.8% of its eligible vaccination double jabbed.  It looks like we will not make the 95% as vaccination rates have slowed significantly.

For everyone in NSW 12 years and older, these vaccines are now available:
  • Moderna (Spikevax) – for 12 years+ from pharmacies
  • Pfizer (Comirnaty) – for 12 years+ from pharmacies, GPs, and NSW Health vaccination clinics
  • AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria) – for 18 years+ from pharmacies, GPs, and NSW Health vaccination clinics.
If you have any questions about which vaccine you should receive, speak to your GP.
This week, there are appointments available in Lane Cove for AZ, Pfizer and Moderna.

 

There are also various other tools available such as Covid Queue and Covid-19 Near me – which show you vaccinations and testing locations and availability.

 

Summer School Holiday Activities

School holidays are fast approaching. As you know, activities book up VERY fast! We have a list of local activities to make your kids break fun and exciting!  Find out more here.
Did you know you can use The Active & Creative Kids vouchers to pay for so many of the below activities? The Active program provides two $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year.
The Creative kids voucher can give one $100 voucher per year to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered providers.
Vouchers are valid from January to December, and Voucher 2 is valid from July to December.

Little Red Robin Restaurant and Wine Bar

This week in review is sponsored by Little Red Robin Restaurant and Wine Bar

Recently the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards were announced.

Little Red Robin Restaurant and Bar wine list was awarded a Three Glass Rating, and they could not contain their excitement!

The Three Glass rating is the highest rating available and reflects an excellent wine list according to the panel of expert judges.

“There is thought behind every drink on this impressive list, whether its the wide selection of non alcoholic options, the extended glass and carafe availability or even the artisan ciders. Well presented, and wonderfully diverse, the team at Little Red Robin should be proud of this list.”

Support Local

ITC has launched our Christmas Gift Guides.  This year, we ask you to pledge to shop local and help support our businesses that did it tough during the lockdown.

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