Welcome to our week in review.
Truck Brings Down Powerlines in Riverview
On 27 January 2922, a truck driving along Tambourine Bay Road (near Sofala Avenue) dragged down powerlines (see our cover photo and photo below). Residents and businesses in Tambourine Bay Road and surrounding streets lost power while Ausgrid undertook emergency rectification work. Power was not restored until the next day.
This is not the first time a truck has run into overhead power lines on Tambourine Bay Road. On 2 December 2020, a truck ran into overhead powerlines, ripping them off the Riverview shopping centre building (see photo below).
ITC has written to Ausgrid and asked them if they have plans to review the placement of overhead power lines in this location.
COVID19 Booster Injections Available in Lane Cove – 3 Month Gap Interval
It is now easier to book an appointment for Booster Injections.
From 31 January 2022, Lane Cove Doctors and chemists can now administer the COVID19 Booster injection three months after your second injection (before this, only State-Run Hubs were permitted to administer the booster injection with only a three-month gap).
We have updated our booster article and have checked out where you can make an appointment for the booster injection in Lane Cove and the State-Run Hubs. There is availability this week in Lane Cove and the state-run hubs. You do not need to have your injection at the same place you had your previous injections. Read more here.
Update On Buses Servicing Lane Cove
As of 28 January 2022, the following buses have returned to their regular timetable and are operating on weekdays again.
- 251
- 252 – now appearing on Transport Info website as terminating at North Sydney train station – this bus only continues into the CBD during non-peak times
- 253
- 536
More Tree Branches Coming Down
This week a large tree branch came down on Finlayson Street near Centennial Avenue. Power was cut off to several local residents.
St Michaels Parish Farewells Father Geoff
Last Sunday was a big day at St Michael’s Church. Father Geoff retired after 11 years in the Lane Cove Parish.
In May 2022, Father Geoff will celebrate 50 years as an ordained priest. Many Lane Cove locals wished Father Geoff good luck on our Facebook Page – read the comments here.
Harris Farm to Open at Easter 2022
An opening date has been released for Harris Farm Markets. Harris Farm will be opening in the refurbished old Coles building on Burns Bay Road and will be part of the new shopping complex called Lane Cove Central. Unfortunately, like so many other projects, COVID19 has delayed the refurbishment, and they will now be opening in time for Easter 2022 – Easter starts on 16 April 2022.
Lane Cove Central has also announced that Chambers Cellars will be opening in the centre around Easter 2022.
New Business Alerts
Lots happening around Lane Cove in early 2022 with several new businesses about to open (we will provide more information in our Monthly Business Round-Up to be released next week).
Pupadeli
Puppadeli is launching a boutique pet shop and cafe offering our furry friends delicious meals and treats. The shop will be located next to Unwined Espresso Bar.
They are on the lookout for a Retail Supervisor – so if you like pets and want to work in Lane Cove this is an ideal job for you. Details here.
In the Cove is passionate about local jobs for local people – it’s FREE to advertise any local job (just one way we can give back to the community) just email us at [email protected] with details.
Red Fort
A new Indian Restaurant called The Red Fort will be opening in the Village Shopping Centre above NiBu Cafe and in the same complex as Soulful Fitness. It will be located in the old Delhi Hutt restaurant site that closed just before Christmas last year.
Fun fact: The Red Fort in Delhi was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. See more here https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/360
Lifeblood Needs Your Help – Donate Blood at Chatswood
The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued a call for new and existing blood donors to come off the bench as the pandemic sidelines an estimated 100,000 donors.
An estimated 20 per cent of the nation’s donors have been unable to donate on any given day in recent weeks due to record numbers of people isolating or currently unwell with COVID-19.
Lifeblood spokesperson Cath Stone said it was as if winter had come early with cancellations and no shows peaking and less than one in two appointments resulting in a donation.
“Traditionally, we see high numbers of no shows and cancellations during the winter months, with many regular donors unwell, but we’ve never seen numbers this high in the middle of summer,” Ms Stone said.
“It’s a real challenge for blood supplies because even in the midst of a pandemic there are still cancer patients, trauma cases, pregnant women and unborn babies who all require donated blood.
“If you are feeling well, and eligible to donate, your team needs you to get off the bench and help out now. You only need to be clear of COVID-19 symptoms for seven days to donate.
“There is no substitute for blood. Cancellations and no-shows are an ongoing problem and new donors are critical to keep supplies flowing to our hospitals.”
Around 4,500 planned donations are being cancelled – or not attended – every day. While Lifeblood encourages people to book in advance, donor centres are currently welcoming walk-ins.
“Unlike some other parts of the world where patients have been unable to get timely blood transfusions, Australia’s blood supply has remained sufficient throughout the pandemic, but we need more blood donations for this to continue,” Ms Stone said.
“Our growing population is relying on just 500,000 blood donors across the country – and right now, many of them need someone else to continue this lifesaving work.
“Donating blood will take only one hour of your time, and every blood donation can help save up to three lives.”
To learn more, call 13 14 95 or visit lifeblood.com.au
The closest donation centre is Chatswood. Shop 62, Platform Level, Chatswood Interchange (located above Woolworths). Accessible by escalator or lift. Parking is available at Westfield car park (Albert Ave).
They are open Monday to Friday, 7 am – 8 pm
Saturday 7 am – 5 pm
Sunday 7 am – 3 pm
A pop-up mobile blood bank is also located at Northpoint, 100 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060.
The Canopy Green Sees Australian Open Action (well, sort of)
The Lane Cove Council has started showing more events on The Canopy big screen. Initially, the Council was only planning to show the Australian Open quarter-finals and the wheelchair finals; however, they showed all the finals on the big screen due to the number of Australian tennis players in the finals. Next up, they will be showing some Winter Olympic Action on:
- Saturday 5 February, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm; and
- Thursday 17 February, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Hunters Hill Open Air Cinema Season
The Hunters Hill Open Air Cinema season has ended.
In the Cove was the local media partner (unsponsored), and we are pleased to say that the feedback we received from Lane Cove locals has been overwhelmingly positive. Well done to the Hunter’s Hill Council for sponsoring and promoting the open-air cinema. Let’s hope the cinema comes back next year (without La Nina). Well done to everyone involved.
Photos below by a long time roving reporter Jenny May.
Lane Cove Sport
Local Sporting club registrations have started for the 2022 year, and we will shortly be publishing an article on the different sports available to Lane Cove (kids and adults). Below is a snippet of the information we will have in our comprehensive guide.
Lane Cove Women’s Rugby
The Lane Cove Rugby Club is establishing its first-ever Women’s rugby group in Lane Cove, so help make history and join the Club’s inaugural women’s 7’s team in 2022.
There is the chance to be involved in social and competitive rugby 7’s. It’s a great place to start for the inexperienced or more advanced to further their rugby in a club where participation, fun and friendship are encouraged and supported.
The rugby 7’s season includes gala days, friendlies and formal competition with home games and training at Tantallon Oval.
If you are interested in being involved in Women’s Rugby, contact Molly on 0416 492 380 or email [email protected].
The Club also offers men’s colts – U21 and senior rugby as it has done since 1949. Information on how to register is at www.lanecoverugby.com.
Rugby League
Has your child been considering playing Rugby League? Lane Cove Tigers Junior Rugby League Club are holding come and try sessions, so your child can try before they sign up. Boys and Girls 4+years old are welcome.
Where:
Monday 21st February & Tuesday 1st March Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Location: Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd Lane Cove
Crime, Accident and Incident Reports
ITC has received more reports of stolen bikes and garages being broken into – lock up bikes and make sure people cannot see into your garage.
Break and Enter/Fraud – Crows Nest/Lane Cove North
Police have charged a 32-year-old Newtown man with breaking into the garage of a home on Longueville Road, Lane Cove North and damaging a vehicle, as well as two counts of dishonestly obtaining property by deception.
In early January, police received two reports of locals being scammed while attempting to sell electronics via social media. Both reports were similar in that while attempting to sell a laptop or tablet; the victims agreed to deliver the goods to a unit block in Crows Nest before payment had been received. Enquiries made by police identified the Newtown man as being the alleged offender.
Police will further allege that sometime between 4th – 13th January, the Newtown man broke into the garage of the Lane Cove North home and caused extensive damage to the owners’ vehicle. Upon noticing the damage, the owner has alerted police, who commenced an investigation. Police will allege forensic evidence was located at the scene connecting the Newtown man to the damage caused.
About 2:45 pm Sunday 30 January, the Newtown was arrested and charged in relation to the incidents, he was refused bail and will next face court in March.
Wilful and Obscene Exposure – Wollstonecraft
Around 11:00 am Tuesday, 24 January, a local resident was walking her dog through Smoothey Park, Wollstonecraft, when the dog stopped and began growling. The woman looked at her dog as this was unusual behaviour she then noticed a man exposing himself and performing a sexual act nearby to her.
The woman yelled at the man who fled the park, he was last seen running west towards St Giles Avenue. The man is described as being of Asian appearance, approximately 40 years old, dark hair, thin build 150cm tall, wearing a dark grey shirt and jeans.
Police are asking for anyone that may have noticed any suspicious activity at the stated location during the given times and dates to, please contact North Shore Police on 9414 8499 or Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au).
Smoothy Park is located not far from the Greenwich/Lane Cove LGA.
$800k Fraud – Lane Cove
Detectives from North Shore Police Area Command are appealing for public assistance to identify a male believed to be involved in large scale fraudulent activities.
On 22 March 2021, the male attended the Westpac Bank on Longueville Road, Lane Cove, where he produced banking details and fraudulent copies of identification while purporting to be a customer of the bank. Police believe the male has attended the branch to facilitate the transfer of $800,000 from the victim’s bank account to a gold bullion company.
Investigations are continuing, and police are asking that anyone that may have information that could assist police to, please contact North Shore Police on 9414 8499 or Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au).
Do you know this man?
Sydney Speech Clinic – Our Week in Review Sponsor
Our week in review is sponsored by Sydney Speech Clinic. Located in state of the art premises in Little Street Lane Cove, they provide speech and OT services for children, teenagers and adults.
They have term-time group therapy programmes to help your child (from young to teen).
Little Learners Programme
The Little Learners program will be running in early 2022. You will be working with Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists in a safe and social environment. Therapists will be discussing specific strategies to facilitate communication, interaction, behaviour, motor, and play development. These will be modelled during the sessions and coaching will be provided to parents during parent-child or small group play activities.
Bring your Toddler along to work with Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists in a safe and social environment. Therapists will be discussing specific strategies to facilitate communication, interaction, behaviour, motor, and play development. These will be modelled during the sessions and coaching will be provided to parents during parent-child or small group play activities.
The program has been specifically designed to support children between 18 months and 3 and a half years of age, whose parents might have concerns with their development including expressive language, receptive language, motor skills, emotional regulation, behaviour, and learning.
Spaces are limited and filling up already so get in quickly to secure your spot here.
Thursday 7-9-year-olds Social Group Program
The SSC Social Group Programs are all about promoting social communication skills, resilience, emotional regulation and confidence. Our term-time group program for 7-9-year-olds is designed and run by speech pathologists and occupational therapists offering group therapy in a fun and natural way. This group program is perfect for primary school children who are working towards social skills goals and need the opportunity for supported interactions with peers in order to practise and generalise social skills concepts.
Term time social programs are lots of fun after a busy day at school and for some children (like adults) being able to attend over the course of a 10-week term (and beyond for those with longer-term goals) friendships and connections have more time to develop. Book Here.
Monday Teens Social Group Program
The SSC Social Group Programs are all about promoting social communication skills, resilience, emotional regulation and confidence. Our term-time group program for teenagers has been specifically designed to help teenagers navigate friendships, understand the subtleties in teen interactions and be able to successfully communicate within peer groups.
Held in a safe and nurturing environment where the group can practice the learnings shared through interactions with each other, our social program aims to build up these important social skills so participants are more confident at implementing these skills in everyday life.
Term time social programs are lots of fun after a busy day of studying at school and for many teens (like adults) being able to attend weekly allows for long term friendships and connections to develop as they would naturally in other everyday social activities such as attending a youth club, a sports team, games workshops and other leisure interests.
The ultimate aim of our teen groups is that participants feel confident to eventually extend their social networks and join mainstream activities when they feel ready to do so. With the support of our experienced, nurturing and supportive team it is hoped that our teens can achieve fantastic social outcomes, feel great about themselves and thrive in social situations. Book Here
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