Welcome to our Week in Review our cover photo was taken last Friday night at the Longueville Sports Club (aka The Diddy) and shows there were some blue skies around Lane Cove last week.
Some exciting news from Lane Cove Council this week.
Lane Cove Council will be holding two concerts at The Canopy to help raise funds for flood and storm impacted NSW communities.
The first concert will feature The Badloves on 26 March 2022 – this is a free concert, but residents are asked to donate to GIVIT.
The second concert will feature Christine Anu on 29 April 2022 and is a ticketed event, and funds received from ticket sales will be donated to GIVIT.
Well done, Lane Cove Council and let’s get on board and make these concerts a success.
Details here.
COVID19 Cases on the North Shore
COVID19 cases continue to increase due to the new Omicron variant. Set out below are the daily figures up to 4 pm on 15 March 2021. *NSW Health advises that about 10,000 positive rapid antigen tests (RATs) registered with Service NSW by people between Sunday 13 March and Monday 14 March are included in today’s numbers following a data processing issue.
The Sydney Morning Herald published an article on 13 March 2022 noting that the number of COVID19 cases has increased in schools. The article noted:
“St Ignatius wrote to parents saying the number of cases had increased five-fold last week, to more than 500 cases, compared with the week before.”
A spokesperson for St Ignatius College Riverview told ITC that this figure was not correct, and parents could keep up to date on the number of cases at the school as the stats are updated each day on the school’s intranet.
However, it is correct to say that reported case rates continue to be highest in people aged 10-19 years across NSW.
NSW Health encourages everyone eligible to receive a vaccination or booster dose to book into an NSW Health vaccination clinic or another provider without delay through the COVID-19 vaccine clinic finder.
Lane Cove Traffic Committee
For the first time, the Lane Cove Traffic Committee Agenda was circulated in advance and locals were allowed to register to speak on an agenda item at the meeting held on 15 March 2022. The matters discussed by the Traffic Committee are detailed here. One of the matters discussed were speed cushions on the approach to The Canopy roundabout. See the photo below.
Polluted Water
When (and if) the weather fines up, you may be tempted to go for a swim at the beach or in one of our harbour beaches like Greenwich. Check out the Beach water report before swimming and remember as a general precaution, swimming in Sydney Harbour should be avoided for up to three days following rainfall or for as long as stormwater is present.
The Beach water report notes that pollution is possible at Greenwich Baths. Check here before going swimming.
You can also check out the annual Harbourside Beach Water Quality Report here.
Our photo below was taken by @_carlywaters when flying into Sydney on 9 March 2022
Lane Cove Locals In the News
Lane Cove Market Square Lift and Escalator Issues
Lane Cove Market Square continues to be plagued by issues with its lifts and escalators. On one day last week, two lifts were out of action and an escalator.
Recycling Update from Lane Cove Council and Update on the Transfer station at Artarmon
Lane Cove Council Recycling Services: Wednesday – Friday collections this week
“Lane Cove residents who place their recycling bins out for collection between Wednesday and Friday are requested to leave their bins at the kerbside until they are emptied as it is likely there will be some short delays in their collection between now and the weekend. Red-lidded bins will be collected in the mornings as close to the usual time as possible.
While we have so far been able to keep up with service collections despite storm damage to the train line infrastructure which transports our waste, it is anticipated that our contractor will take longer to return to collect blue, yellow and green-lidded bins in the coming days. To assist, we ask that residents please present their bins on the normal days and keep them on the kerbside until they have been emptied. For those with collections later in the week, these may be collected on Saturday 19 March if the additional time is needed to catch up on any missed servicing.
At this stage, the impact is isolated to this week only; Council’s website will include the latest information.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and apologies for any inconvenience caused.
If you have further enquiries on the matter, you can contact Council on 9911 3555.”
Cleanaway Artarmon
If you are cleaning up this weekend, please note the following:
Cleanaway (formerly Suez) Waste Transfer Station (aka the tip) have closed their Artarmon and Ryde sites.
A spokesperson for Cleanaway told ITC the following:
“Artarmon and Ryde are closed to the public due to the high volume of waste coming in due to the clean-up and the wet ground. The sites need to restrict volumes and movement to ensure the site’s safety and environmental management. They will remain closed until the rain stops and vehicles can easily move through the site. Our webpages for those sites will be kept up to date as the situation changes.”
You can keep checking this website here.
Business Alerts
The Practice
ITC has just heard about The Practice in St Leonards, founded by two Lane Cove locals.
They are a team of Psychologists, Psychiatrists & dietitians providing effective, holistic healthcare in eating disorders & a range of mental health concerns.
A number of their clinicians have extensive experience and training in seeing those suffering from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as a range of mental health concerns. Their clinicians also see people across the lifespan, from children to older adults. Thanks to The Practice for being an ITC Supporter. Find out more here.
Lane Cove Physio
Lane Cove Physio has a new team member!!
A not-so-new face has joined the team at Lane Cove Physiotherapy- reintroducing Kirsty Tradell.
Originally from the sunshine state, Kirsty is no stranger to Lane Cove. Since following her husband’s work in Sydney 7 years ago, Kirsty has been helping Lower North Shore locals and families return from injury and regain confidence in their bodies’ abilities.
From a household entrenched in all things sport, Kirsty has always understood her patients yearn to return to the things they love in life, no matter if this is sport; chasing after grandchildren (which can be like a sport), or being fit to take on their next travel adventure.
When Kirsty isn’t Physio-ing, you’ll find her either at the gym or hunting down the latest cafe/restaurant to taste test; as her patients know, she enjoys practising “balance” in life. She’s ready and raring to help sort out those niggles you’ve been holding onto, so come down to Lane Cove Physiotherapy and welcome her back to the Cove.
You can book to see her at www.lanecovephysio.com.au or call 9428 5772.
Lane Cove Physio is an ITC Business Supporter.
Lane Cove Sports Report
Lane Cove Cricket Club
The Lane Cove Cricket Club has some brilliant results over the weekend.
Congratulations to Under 15/17 Lane Cove Perry on their Championship win yesterday.
They had a comprehensive win over the No 2 placed North Sydney team. Well done, girls!!!
Congratulations to Lane Cove Under 12 Hayden team on their Championship win yesterday against Lindfield. Team Hayden coming away with a win in the final over. A fantastic effort from the boys.
Another excellent season for the Lane Cove Cricket Club.
Lane Cove Football Club – Competing in the Prestigious Australia Cup
Congratulations to the Lane Cove FC Men’s All Age Premier League team, who beat the Ryde Saints 6 -0 in the Australia Cup! (formerly FFA Cup).
Check out the goal below sent to us by Roving Reporter Tom – pretty good!!
The Australia Cup is a national knockout competition that includes teams from Association and state level, National Premier Leagues, right through to the A-League.
Football Federation Australia runs the Australia Cup in conjunction with the State and Territory Member Federations in Queensland, NSW, Northern NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.
Each and every cup tie must be decided on the day, with extra time and penalties to decide the results of matches drawn after 90 minutes.
Over 600 clubs play in the feeder competitions run by the states and territories. The A-League clubs join the competition in the Round of 32, alongside 22 clubs who have progressed from the ranks of the semi-professional and amateur tiers.
For complete information on the Australia Cup, head to the official website: theffacup.com.au.
Lane Cove Football Club Looking for Coaches (one paid position and volunteer positions)
This season, Lane Cove FC is seeking several coaches for their MiniRoos & Junior Age Groups. They are seeking coaches with previous coaching experience or playing experience. If you don’t have coaching experience, this is ok – Lane Cove FC has access to an extensive range of FREE COACHING EDUCATION and ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT to set you up for success. This is a tremendously rewarding opportunity to give back to the club community and become a leader in the game.
Current Team Vacancies:
- G11 – seeking a coach for an ongoing paid position for our G11s team. Training is Wednesday 7 pm-8 pm. Matchday is Sunday morning. The team will form the basis for our G12 Diamond League in 2023, and we hope to have this person take over and take the team for the next couple of years.
- G14 – volunteer position*. Training is Tuesday 6 pm-7 pm. Matchday is Sunday morning
- G16 – volunteer position*. Training is Tuesday 6 pm-7 pm. Matchday is Sunday morning
- U12 – volunteer position*. Training is Monday 7 pm -8 pm. Matchday is Saturday morning
- U14 – volunteer position*. Training is Monday 7 pm -8 pm. Matchday is Saturday morning
How to apply:
Training will commence w/c 27 March, so express your interest in these roles ASAP via 2022 Coaching Expression of Interest Form, or you can reach out directly to Sarah on 0412 443 859 or via [email protected]
AFL
Do you want to play AFL or learn to play AFL? It’s not too late to register to play AFL this year with the family-friendly club – Lane Cove Cats AFL Club.
Lane Cove Cats AFL are excited to announce that they have secured the services of AFL coach Tim Schmidt for specialist kicking sessions at the club during March.
Tim Schmidt is a former player for the Sydney Swans, known for his excellent kicking skills. He provides a specialised kicking school, Kicking Dynamics, for kids and adults wanting to take their AFL kicking to the next level. He has also coached at the Sydney Swans Academy and other development roles in the AFL. He was the GWS Giants inaugural Female Head Coach in 2017 and is currently the AFL NSW/ACT Female Football High-Performance Coach.
So register today and see how your kicking improves!!!!! Footy for everyone from auskick, juniors and adults.
You can register to play with the Lane Cove Cats AFL at the following link https://lanecovecats.com/registration/.
Lane Cove Crime, Incidents and Accidents
The North Shore Area Police Command have arrested several people (including a minor) who are part of a gang that has been targetting certain suburbs. They were arrested in the Northern Beaches.
The gang was active in Lane Cove (see below a snapshot taken from CCTV footage of the gang in action in Lane Cove – they had just tried all the doors to the house and were about to check out if motor vehicles were unlocked). The CCTV footage was taken on 6 March 2022. One car and one home was broken into. Residents awoke and ran the two men out of their house.
This week we have quite a few incidents to report on, so we have included them in a separate article which contains the following:
- Lane Cove North Robbery – Jewellery and Money stolen
- Another attack on teenagers at Chatswood Shops
- An Affray in North Sydney
- Man arrested in Sutherland Street for Trespassing
- How to Report Crime Online
- Some safety tips
- If you know of any local crime, please report it to the police, let us know and look out for your neighbours.
Read more here.
Stranger Danger Warning
UPDATE FROM POLICE MEDIA UNIT (the info provided by Lane Cove West Public School had the wrong date)
A police spokesperson advised ITC the following:
Drug Bust in Hunters Hill
In June (2021) detectives from the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad, together with the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC), established Strike Force Nandewar to investigate the activities of a criminal syndicate suspected to be involved in the importation of prohibited drugs.
Their inquiries uncovered the successful importation of 225kg of methamphetamine and 175kg of heroin from Malaysia in an airfreight consignment on 23 March 2021, which was concealed within tea bags.
The total estimated street value of the drugs is more than $250 million.
Following extensive inquiries, a 47-year-old Hunters Hill man was arrested at Sydney International Airport just after 1 pm yesterday (Thursday 10 March 2022) while attempting to board a flight to Bangkok.
He was taken to Surry Hills Police Station.
About 5 pm, officers from Raptor Highway Patrol stopped an Audi RSQ8 at Putney and arrested another 47-year-old man.
The Putney man was taken to Ryde Police Station, and the Audi was seized.
A short time later, strike force investigators – assisted by North West Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad (RES) – executed two search warrants at Putney and Hunters Hill homes.
Investigators located and seized cash, electronic devices, and other items relevant to investigations during the searches.
All seized items will undergo forensic analysis.
The Hunters Hill man has since been charged with six offences, including three counts of deal in indictable crime proceeds money and property more than $1 million, two counts of import commercial quantity of border-controlled drug, and direct activities of criminal organisation.
The Putney man was charged with three offences, including two counts of import commercial quantity of border-controlled drug and direct activities of criminal organisation.
Both men were refused bail and appeared at local courts today (Friday 11 March 2022), where they were formally refused bail to reappear at Central Local Court on Wednesday 11 May 2022.
Organised Crime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Robert Critchlow, said invaluable data gathered during Operation Ironside continues to bear fruit for investigators.
“This particular import was facilitated using ANOM phones that crooks believed were encrypted and utilised for anything from drug imports to hits on rivals, or worse,” Det Supt Critchlow said.
“In this instance, police will allege a fictitious hospitality company was created so the drugs could be sent under the guise of tea and escape the reaches of law enforcement.
“This should be a warning to anyone who used the ANOM phones to conduct illicit activities; we know what you did, and we’re working backwards to find you, then prosecute you,” Det Supt Critchlow said.
Bike Stolen
Theives are still targeting locked up security cages in Apartment blocks. The bike below was stolen from Burns Bay Road this week.
Lane Cove Easter School Holidays Activities 2022
School holidays are fast approaching. As you know, activities book up VERY fast! We have a list of local activities to make your kid’s break fun and exciting!
Did you know you can use The Active & Creative Kids vouchers to pay for so many 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 kid’s voucher can give one $100 voucher per year to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered providers. See what is on offer in Lane Cove for the school holidays here.
This week in review is sponsored by Soulful Fitness. They are conveniently located in The Village Shopping Centre (across from the old Coles shop on Burns Bay Road).
Soulful Fitness is a community. One of the most powerful benefits of being at Soulful Fitness is the community bond. Bringing together people is such a pleasure for the Soulful Fitness team to watch, friendships grow and the chit chat before and after class is always humming. Connection is something we all need as human beings. We need our “tribe” and working towards similar goals raises the vibration, energy and momentum. Souful Fitness would love to see you in class for Pilates, 9 styles of yoga, barre or meditation. To enquire about joining call 9427 9855 or head to www.soulfulfitness.com.au
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