Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Council to Implement Red Flag System at Sporting Grounds/Ovals
In 2020 a red flag system was implemented at Kingsford Smith Oval to alert dog owners they could NOT use the oval because an organised sport was being played or a training session was in progress.
Lane Cove Council has posted on their website that the red flag system will be introduced at other Lane Cove Council ovals/reserves/parks where sport is played. The red flag system will be used on the following grounds:
- Kingsford Smith Oval
- Blackman Park (probably not the synthetic turf oval as dogs are not permitted on the synthetic turf oval at any time)
- Burns Bay Reserve
- Bob Campbell Oval
- Pottery Green
- Tantallon Oval
The rules are:
No flag = dogs allowed off-leash on oval
Red flag = dogs not allowed on the oval
Lane Cove Council has noted:
“To help make the transition a smooth one, our Rangers will be out and about at the sports fields to help educate residents about the new process.”
It is also a good idea to check to see if organised sport is being played before you head off to a sporting field for an off-leash session with your dog.
Did you know you can check the availability of the Council’s facilities, including sports fields their website?
Go to this page https://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/…/Pages/default.aspx
Select sports ground and the date you are checking – see below an example.
Sydney Water New Procedures
This week ITC visited the Sydney Water customer hub in Paramatta and met with staff involved in customer service, unplanned water outages, their environmental team and customer advocates.
Sydney Water showed ITC how they monitor water pipe/mains issues and wastewater issues.
We also spent time discussing how Sydney Water will be updating its Water Outage Map and also how they are putting in place new procedures to inform customers about outages.
The biggest issue they face when notifying customers about outages is that their contact is usually the landlord or for apartments built prior to 2014 they only have one connection point. They would like to collect end-user details so they can notify the end-user when there is a problem.
They also showed ITC some of the new monitoring systems they are putting in wastewater systems so they can be notified electronically when the wastewater system is close to overflowing.
ITC will let you know more when Sydney Water are ready to launch some of their new initiatives.
This meeting was a result of ITC preparing a report on the issues arising after the September 2022 Lane Cove water outage. Details here.
Lane Cove Local Appointed to Referee in the Rugby Union World Cup
RecycleSmart Pick Up – Change In Pick Up Frequency
If you have subscribed to Recycle Smart hard-to-recycle items and soft plastics home pick up service, you may have noticed that the free pickup times have changed and are not monthly.
Recylesmart posted the following on Lane Cove Chat by ITC:
“Hi everyone,
We understand your frustration about the change in frequency of pickups and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please know that the decision to space out the free collections available was not an easy one. The popularity of our service has been overwhelming, which is a testament to the growing awareness and commitment of Lane Cove residents towards recycling.
Unfortunately, the budget made available by the council has not changed, and we have had to space out the free pickups to ensure that everyone has access to our service. We are currently in talks with your council.
However, we do offer our on-demand Power Pickup service for a small fee of $5 per bag, and monthly subscriptions are also available at the same price. We try to keep this cost as low as possible while still providing the best service possible.
We just sent out another truckload of soft plastics to APR Plastics in Victoria to be recycled. Please visit our website for more information on the process:
Thank you for your commitment to recycling; we really appreciate your dedication!”
Great Reviews for Lane Cove Theatre Company
Lane Cove Theatre Company’s production of Assassins is now playing.
The reviews are in.
The Fourth Wall – read the review in full here.
A four star review of Assassins by Lane Cove Theatre Company. Only six performances remain!
“This is Miriam Rihani’s first direction of a musical and not the easiest of productions to cut her teeth on. That being said, she has assembled a strong cast and was ably supported by the musical direction experience of Jeremy Kindl and Gianna Cheung. A particularly poignant moment was the duet between Anderson and Flynn, ‘Unworthy of your Love’. As is always the case with Lane Cove Theatre Company the costumes were historically accurate and the intimacy of the performance space was used to full advantage. The addition of a few more scenic devices, even just an American flag or some bunting, would have broken up the black curtain visuals but this is a thought-provoking and entertaining production none-the-less. Cullen is charming, Burchett is very powerful and Green provides much needed levity to the otherwise dark story.
Assassins plays at The Performance Space @ St Aidan’s until the 28th of May.
9 prop guns out of 10.”
Booking Details here.
National Volunteer Week
This week is National Volunteer Week. Tennis NSW published an article highlighting two of their volunteers, and one of them was Sue Woodward from Lane Cove Tennis Club. Recognition well deserved, Sue!!
Sue has been the Secretary at Lane Cove Tennis Club for nearly 10 years. ITC has been lucky enough to work with Sue to promote some of Lane Cove Tennis Club’s open days and scholarships.
Read the article here
WOW Day
WOW day is an annual event that recognises the incredible work done by SES volunteers. These dedicated volunteers provide vital support during times of natural disasters and emergencies, often going above and beyond to keep our communities safe.
Today (Wednesday, May 17th 2023), the public were encouraged to wear orange to show their appreciation for the hard work and commitment of our SES volunteers.
Our local SES is the NSW SES Willoughby-Lane Cove Unit. Find out more about our local SES and what they do here.
At the recent NSW SES Metro Zone awards ceremony, the Willoughby – Lane Cove Unit received a Commissioner’s Certificate of Recognition for the Unit’s outstanding contribution to the community in the recent flooding events affecting NSW. Our local volunteers were deployed right across NSW including Greater Sydney, Menindee, Broken Hill, Wentworth and Barham
Nine of our volunteers also received long service awards, ranging from ten years to forty years with a combined total of 145 years service to the community. Four volunteers received the Commissioner’s Unit Citation recognising their contribution during the 2019/2020 bushfire response. Our Unit Commander Jason Li received the Commissioner’s Commendation for Service.
These awards recognise the diligent service, courage and long service of members within an environment of excellence.
Watch this space in future weeks to learn more about our local heroes.
Our award recipients:
Chris Bird – Commissioner’s Unit Citation
Michael Cheng – Long Service 20 years
Andrew Dowley – Long Service 10 years
Darren Hannah – Commissioner’s Unit Citation
Kevin Kohlhagen – Long Service 35 years
Jason Li – Commissioner’s Commendation for Service & Long Service 10 years
Gunilla McPherson – Long Service 10 years
Bradley Nathan – Commissioner’s Unit Citation
Jeffery Ng – Long Service 10 years
Rob Page – Long Service 10 years
Ian Partridge – Long Service 40 years
Jason Smith – Commissioner’s Unit Citation
Douglas Tapp – Long Service 10 years
Willoughby – Lane Cove Unit – Commissioner’s Certificate of Recognition
Tim Sheens Visits Lane Cove
Looked at who popped into @delpierositalianrestaurant. It’s Tim Sheens, coach of the West Tigers. Del Piero’s is located in Lane Cove North near Mowbray Cellars.
Lane Cove Sport
Lane Cove Football Club
It’s female football week from 19 to 28 May 2023. Join Lane Cove Football Club at Blackman Park as they kick off Female Football Week with skills clinics, cheer on their G13 Diamond League team and catch a Women’s Prem game! Sign up to a clinic via the NSFA website and find out about other events happening.
AFL 9’s – Are you an Adult Wanting to Play AFL?
AFL 9s (touch mixed non-contact) runs an Autumn competition in Lane Cove on Thursday nights at Blackman Oval. There are currently two teams. They need at least two more teams in the competition. If you are over 15 (both Males and Females), they would love you to sign up. No experience is needed and games are only 40 minutes.
Each team needs at least 9 people with 3 females.
If you are keen to register here https://aflnswact.com.au/afl9s/.
Business Alerts
Spotless Ovens & BBQ
We have just heard about a business called Spotless Ovens & BBQ
They are a local family-run business.
Cleaning ovens is difficult, messy and a time-consuming chore. At Spotless, they have oven and BBQ cleaning experience and will bring the sparkle to any dark, greasy ovens, & BBQ’s out there. They know how to dismantle your oven and to clean it to the very best standards.
Check out their website here.
Power Outages Longueville
On 11 May 2023, due to power upgrades for the Pathways Aged Care Development at 4 Northwood Road, about 60 customers were without power from 7 pm to 8 am. This includes The Diddy and Jack & Co Northwood. The traffic lights at Longueville Road/Kenneth Street intersection were also out. Another power outage is scheduled for 18 May 2023 for the same location from 7 pm to 8 am.
Articles Published by ITC This Week
Lane Cove Council May 2023 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council Meeting will be held this Thursday, 18 May 2023 and it is a PACKED agenda. Including :
- 14 Gay Street Land Reclassification
- Jean Mitchell Lucretia Baths Future
- Weekend Construction Hours
- Trees on Private Land
- St Leonards/Lane Cove Village Parking Survey (deferred from the last meeting)
We have summarised the agenda items and given you some background info in our article here.
Be part of our local democratic process. Id you would like to provide feedback to the Lane Cove Council, you can do so during the public forum before the LCC meeting. You can provide your comments via Zoom or in person.
Jean Mitchell Lucretia Baths Future
The Lucretia Baths are located in Longueville and they are heritage listed. The Lane Cove Council has closed the baths, due to safety concerns around the structure. The council asked the community to comment on whether the baths should be rebuilt at the cost of $600 000 or whether the baths should be demolished. The majority of comments were in favour of rebuilding the baths.
Will Lane Cove Councillors vote to spend $600 000 on rebuidling the site or will they decide that other community projects are more important?
You can address Lane Cove Council before the meeting on 18 May 2023 and let them know your thoughts. Details here
Lane Cove Events
Greenhouse by Joost Documentary
Imagine a house that grows its own food. That’s the vision of environmental campaigner Joost Bakker, who was once dubbed the ‘Poster Boy of Zero Waste Living’ by The New York Times.
Lane Cove Council is showing the inspiring documentary film Greenhouse by Joost at The Alcott Lane Cove on 1 June 2023 – BOOKING DETAILS HERE https://bit.ly/41wFl9H
This inspiring feature documentary follows Bakker as he builds a self-sustaining home, an ecosystem that provides its occupants with water, energy, shelter and nourishment. Joined in his work by internationally acclaimed chefs Matt Stone and Jo Barrett, Bakker faces his fair share of challenges to finish the home. Delays, COVID shutdowns and blackouts all threaten the build. But ultimately, GREENHOUSE BY JOOST is an uplifting look at the teamwork and ingenuity behind a paradigm-shifting project that bursts with life. GREENHOUSE BY JOOST is the winner of the Audience Award at the Melbourne International Film Festival and comes from the award-winning producers of 2040, The Australian Dream and That Sugar Film.
5:00pm – Meet your Neighbours (for both business and residents)
6:00pm – Official Welcome
6:15pm – Movie Starts
7:45pm – Panel Session
9:00pm – Event Concludes
Our Panel will be guided by MC, Jo Taranto, founder Good for the Hood. Speakers include Laura Hamilton O-Hara from the Living Futures Institute, Adam Byrne from Bush to Bowl and John Austin, a Lane Cove local recently featured on Sustainable House Day.
This is a hybrid event. Make sure you select the correct ticket type to attend in-person or online.
In-person ticket includes grazing plates and catering. Proceeds from your ticket will be donated to Australian Conservation Foundation.
Online ticket includes link to the watch party and panel session via zoom.
This event is co-hosted by Lane Cove Council, Ku-ring-gai Council and Willoughby Council. The event is supported by the Lane Cove Chamber of Commerce.
Team Lopez Foundation – Raising Money for Pancreatic Cancer Research – 21 May 2023
Round up your PAWsome family for the BIGGEST RIVERVIEW CHARITY EVENT THIS YEAR at Tambourine Park Reserve! The fundraising is a combined event between the Team Lopez Foundation and Bloomingtails to raise money for pancreatic cancer – read more here.
Join local businesses, local families, dogs, and an auctioneer on 21 May 2023 from 10 AM – 2 PM. Bluey will also be coming!!!
WHAT’S ON:
Family and dog activities, stalls and sausage sizzle – This event is designed for families and fur-parents to help raise money and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer Research – Team Lopez Foundation. All activities and retail purchases will go directly to the cause.
Raffle Prizes – At 12:30 pm, the lucky winners will be announced! Prizes from Bloomingtails Dog Grooming, Dog Walking, Dog Treats, kids toys and local business vouchers. Simply buy your raffle ticket at the entry! All funds will be donated to Team Lopez Foundation.
Pawsome Auction – A PAWsome Auction will be held at 12:30 pm to raise money for Team Lopez Foundation. There will be auction items, including a race track voucher and so much more! It could be your PAWsome family’s lucky day!
Let’s suPAWt together, RSVP here:
Please RSVP, as they will enable the organisers to plan for catering and other activities.
ITC will see you there with Mr Doggy ITC!!
Biggest Morning TeaNight 25 May 2023
Support a great cause with a local Cancer Council Event on 25 May 2023 between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
The Boujee Boards & Bern the Chef are hosting a Biggest Morning TeaNight!
Join Lane Cove’s local catering operators, Lily & Bernadette, for a low-key social night. Two hours of delicious fare, fun and sharing.
Book here.
Heartbeats for Xav – 4 June 2023
Incidents, Accidents and Crime Watch
NSW Fire and Rescue Attend an Electrical Fire at The Canopy
Did you hear the fire alarm at The Canopy on Thursday Morning?
A hot plate was accidentally left on at Sunset Diner. Thankfully there was no damage and we were told everything is working as it was meant to, with the smoke alarm alerting Lane Cove 61.
Sewerage Leak
Sydney Water and the Lane Cove Council cleaned up a sewerage leak on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, near Rosenthal Lane (the Canopy Shared Zone).
Parcel Theft
A Roving Reporter has advised us that a man entered their apartment block by “tailgating” another person entering via the front entrance. He then stole parcels and left. They have advised the police. The apartment block was located in Central Lane Cove.
Make sure you never let anyone follow you into your apartment building and let your visitors know to do the same.
Here are some tips on how to avoid those porch pirates
North Shore Police Area Command Report – Lower North Shore
The North Shore Police Area Command has advised as follows:
Offensive Conduct/Custody of Offensive Implement – Lane Cove North – 11/05/2023
A 52-year-old man has been bail refused after an alleged incident in Lane Cove North last week.
Police will allege that at 4:00pm on Thursday 11th of May, the man engaged in a verbal altercation with labourers who were working in his next-door neighbour’s property. The male allegedly approached the tree loppers and verbally abused them while he was armed with a garden sickle.
Police were called and attended a short time later. The man was arrested and conveyed to Chatswood Police Station where he was charged with “Breach of Bail”, “Behave in Offensive Manner” and “Have Custody of an Offensive Implement in a Public Place”
He is due before Hornsby Local Court later in May.
You may want to read our article on other ways to resolve neighbourhood disputes here.
POLICE REPORT – Incident Shirley Road Wollstonecraft
The actions of North Shore Police Area Command will be investigated after a man died in a fall at a Shirely Road unit.
About 11pm on Friday (12 May 2023) officers from North Shore Police Area Command attended a unit on Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft, after reports of a domestic incident.
Police spoke to the occupants, a 41-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man.
As part of inquiries, the man was arrested and taken to Chatswood Police Station before being released pending further investigation.
Just after 6am yesterday (Saturday 13 May 2023), police were called to the same unit after reports a man was attempting to gain entry to the property.
Officers from North Shore Police Area Command attended and after entering the unit, saw a man lying injured on the driveway below.
Officers immediately rendered first aid to the man until the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics. He was treated and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.
A critical incident was declared, and investigators were later notified the 41-year-old man had died in hospital just after 11pm last night.
The critical incident team comprised of officers from Kuring Gai Police Area Command will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
That investigation will be subject to independent review.
All information will be provided to the Coroner who will determine the cause of death and make any findings about the events leading to the man’s death.
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
Shoplifting – Chatswood – 10/05/2023
Two youths have been charged and a further four will be dealt with under the Young Offenders Act after the group allegedly stole clothing from a store in Chatswood.
At 2:00pm on Wednesday 10th May, police were patrolling a shopping centre in Chatswood CBD when they observed the group of six youths enter a clothing store. While in the store, police allege the group took large quantities of clothing from various sections of the store and place the clothing into backpacks.
The group then allegedly left the store without making any attempt to pay for the items. The six youths were stopped by police and spoken to. Police searched the group and recovered items of clothing they allege to be proceeds of the stealing.
Two of the young people, one from Mount Druitt boy and the other from Oxley Park, were arrested and conveyed to Chatswood Police Station. One was charged with “Shoplifting”, “Goods in Custody Suspected being Stolen”, “Hinder/Resist Police”, “Use Offensive Language in Public Place” and “Breach of Bail”. He will face Surry Hills Children Court on the 16th of June.
The other was charged with “Shoplifting” and “Goods in Custody Suspected being Stolen” and will also face Surry Hills Children’s Court in June.
Mid-Range Drink Driving – Cremorne – 11/05/2023
A Pymble woman had been charged with mid-range drink driving after a collision in Cremorne.
At 9:30 on Thursday 11th of May police were called to Parraween Street, Cremorne after a black Hyundai i30 had allegedly collided with several parked cars. Police spoke with the woman who police will allege was the driver of the Hyundai. She was submitted to a roadside breath test which returned a positive result. The force of the collision was such that five of the parked cars required towing.
She was arrested and conveyed to Chatswood Police Station. The woman was subjected to a breath analysis which allegedly returned a reading of 0.139 grammes of alcohol in 210 litres of breath. Her driver’s license was suspended, and she was issued with a Court Attendance Notice. She will face Manly Local Court in June.
Robbery – Chatswood – 09/05/2023
Police are investigating after a youth was robbed in Chatswood on Tuesday 9th of May.
Police have been told that the victim was riding a push bike along High Street, Chatswood when he was approached by two unknown males.
The two unknown males allegedly took hold of the bike and demanded the victim get off. The victim tried to ride away but was prevented from doing so by the two males. The males allegedly took the bike from the victim and rode it away.
North Shore PAC detectives have commenced an investigation are asking for anyone that may have noticed any suspicious activity to please contact North Shore Police on 9414 8499 or Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au).
Shoplifting – Chatswood – 12/05/2023
A 28-year-old East Killara man has been issued with a Criminal Infringement Notice after allegedly being caught shoplifting from a supermarket in Chatswood.
Police were told by the stores Loss Prevention Officer (LPO) that the man selected several items from the store totalling $157 and placed them into a bag. The male then allegedly went to the self-service checkout, only paying for one item and then leaving the store.
The male was stopped by the LPO, and police were called. Police attended and spoke with the male and subsequently issued him with a $300 infringement. He was also issued a banning notice from the store for a period of 12-months.
Week in Review Sponsor – Dan Murphy’s The Cellar
The next event is Dan Murphy’s Lane Cove Cellar presents Paul Jaboulet wines 1 June 2023 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Event details here.
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