Welcome to our week in review.
BREAKING NEWS – NSW Liberal Party Head Office failed to lodge nominations for council elections in several electorates.
Sixty-One-Year-Old Man Assaulted – Mowbray Road Lane Cove North
About 9 pm on Saturday, 10th August 2024, police were called to a home on Mowbray Road, Lane Cove North, following reports of an assault.
Officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command attended and were told a 61-year-old man had been assaulted and robbed by two men and a woman who left the scene in a white sedan.
The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.
Police have told ITC that inquiries are continuing.
Council Elections 14 September 2024 – Apply for a Postal Vote
Local council elections will be held in NSW on Saturday, 14 September 2024.
If you cannot vote in person on election day, you can apply now for a postal voting pack. The NSW Electoral Commission advises that the most efficient way to apply is at opva.elections.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 5 p.m. Monday, 9th September 2024.
Traditionally, you cannot absentee vote at council elections, so it is important to apply for a postal vote if you are away.
Postal packs will begin posting on Monday, 19th August 2024, once all candidates are confirmed and the ballot papers can be printed.
“Our online portal is simple to use, and postal voting packs can be sent to your home address or any address you nominate within Australia or overseas. If you don’t have internet access, you can phone us,” said Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner Dr Matthew Phillips. The number is 1300 135 736.
Further information about the elections is available at elections.nsw.gov.au and in 26 languages other than English here.
Meet The Candidates
In the Cove, a meet-the-candidates Zoom information night will be held for West Ward candidates on 3rd September 2024 and Central Ward on 4th September 2024. The Greenwich Community Association will hold a meet-the-candidates forum for East Ward.
The Lane Cove Fun Run: A Family-Friendly Community Event Not To Be Missed
The Lane Cove Fun Run is 100% organized by volunteers, and its sponsors are local businesses that believe in giving back to their local community.
Read our article here on how to register, road closures and more.
Research Participants Needed
Are you a female over 50 years old? The University of Sydney is seeking volunteers for a clinical trial on Osteoarthritis Prevention.
The TOPS trial (The Osteoarthritis Prevention Study) is a research program by the University of Sydney. It’s a 48-month study and is one of the first prevention clinical trials that could help people reduce their risk of knee osteoarthritis by discovering whether diet and exercise can prevent knee osteoarthritis in women aged 50 years or older.
Participants will be randomly assigned to a diet and exercise group or health education group. Diet and exercise classes and health education classes will be held at St Leonards, Sydney.
Visit https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/tops-study for further information and to register your interest.
Cloudy Water and Low Water Pressure
This week, residents of Lane Cove North and some local businesses experienced cloudy water and low water pressure. This resulted from Sydney Water working on mains on Mowbray Road and works being undertaken to clean up Stringybark Creek due to a build-up of tree debris, rubbish and leaves in one of the drainage pipes near the creek (see our cover photo). The work to clean up the drainage pipe near the creek has been completed.
Adelaide Kennedy Represents Lane Cove At Youth Parliament 2024
Youth Parliament is Y NSW’s flagship youth leadership and engagement program and has been operating for over twenty years in NSW.
During the recent school holidays, Lane Cove local Adelaide Kennedy represented the electorate of Lane Cove, “I wanted to be a part of Youth Parliament because I’m super passionate about social justice and politics”. Adelaide said.
With a focus on leadership and advocacy, the Youth Parliament program enables high school students in years 10 to 12 to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and engage with civic leadership, policy development, and democratic parliamentary debate. Adelaide, a year 11 student at Marist Sisters College Woolwich, enjoyed the process.
Can You Help Birrahlee Preschool With The Great Book Swap?
Are you cleaning out your bookshelves?
Birrahlee Preschool is participating in The Great Book Swap to support the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
They are collecting book donations to prepare for the book swap event in the week starting 19th August 2024.
Please consider donating any NEW or GENTLY USED preschool or chapter books.
Please drop off children’s books at Birrahlee Preschool, 70 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove, by August 16th. Drop-off hours are 8.15 am—3.30 pm.
For more information about The Great Book Swap initiative, click here.
Casting Call – The Dog House Australia
Are you looking for a new furry friend to join your family? We have just heard of a fantastic opportunity!!
Network 10’s The Dog House Australia producers have approached In the Cove, seeking families interested in adopting their new best friend.
If you’re keen to be considered for the show and the chance to be matched with a beautiful rescue dog looking for its forever home, apply at www.10play.com.au/casting
Eyes on Lane Cove Undergoing Renovation
Eyes on Lane Cove is undergoing renovations and will soon emerge with a fresh look. They are located on Longueville Road at the entrance to Lane Cove Arcade, near Four Frogs Creperie.
They are currently seeing patients at Eyes 4 You, which is opposite the Post Office on Burns Bay Road.
Sydney Fringe Festival Event Inspired by Stringybark Creek
The Sydney Fringe Festival is fast approaching, with a packed program throughout September 2024.
There’s no need to cross the bridge for one of the events – just head down to Sub Base Platypus to see a multi-artform piece by Trumpeter/Composer Tom Avgenicos.
His work, Ghost between Steams will be staged in a carpark, and was inspired by daily walks through Lane Cove’s own Stringybark Creek. It focuses on ”the struggle between nature and urbanisation and their coexistence in community identity”. In June 2023 ITC featured a story on Tom and why he was inspired to compose Ghost between the Streams – read our article here.
Kylie Bryden Smith Lane Cove North Local and Secretary of the Stringybark Creek Residents Association watched the multi-artform piece in 2023 and provided the following review to ITC:
“Ghost between Streams is a creative masterpiece. Combining contemporary music and dance, Ghost between Streams evokes haunting imagery and sounds portraying what happens to nature when it intersects with urban development. The Stringybark Creek bushland which inspired this work is literally my backyard. This captivating production demonstrates to me why it is so important to protect our local bushland to ensure it can live on into future generations.”
Event: Ghosts Between Streams | Sydney Fringe Festival
Location: Torpedo Factory car park @ Sub Base Platypus, 120 High Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
Date & Time: Sunday 22nd September, 2pm & 5pm (TWO SHOWS)
Runtime: 1 hour
Tickets: from $27.5 https://sydneyfringe.com/events/ghosts-between-streams/
Discount code – Use the code GBS20 at checkout for 20% off
Fighting for a Green Future
The Lane Cove Sustainability Action Group and The Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation Society are hosting a screening of the Total Environment Centre (TEC) film, “Fighting for a Green Future”, at the Lane Cove Library on Thursday, 29th August 2024.
Fighting for a Green Future is a seven-part documentary series that delves into the pivotal victories of the Australian environmental movement, its ideals, and how change happens. The screening includes a panel discussion with TEC’s Executive Director, Jeff Angel.
Episodes 1-4 will be screened at 6:30 pm, then a short interval at 7 pm for light refreshments, followed by episodes 5-7. At 8 pm, a panel discussion, led by Jeff Angel, the president of the Total Environment Centre, will provide an opportunity to discuss issues raised in the film.
To book, click here.
Local Job Opportunities
Coding Coach
Skill Samurai Lane Cove is seeking an enthusiastic coding coach to join their energetic team! This role will suit a passionate individual who is passionate about technology and interested in teaching. Full training is provided for the right individual.
Canteen Assistant (Casual) Hunters Hill High School
The role reports to and assists the Canteen Manager in the day-to-day running of the school canteen according to the policies and procedures of Hunters Hill High School P&C Association.
The Canteen Assistant will support the development of strong relationships within the school community, particularly with students, parents and volunteers, teachers, and other school personnel.
Lane Cove Football Club Shows Great Club Spirit
Crime, Accidents and Incidents
Dirt Bike Stolen Longueville
We have been informed that a Honda dirt bike was stolen from Longueville between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on August 7, 2024.
The dirt bike had a duck bill front mudguard and after-market front headlight.
Possess prohibited drug/Offensive behaviour – Mosman – 04/08/2024
A 45-year-old male has received a cannabis caution for possessing a prohibited drug and a criminal infringement notice for offensive behaviour.
At about 7:00 pm on Sunday 4th of August 2024, Police were near the Spit Junction, Mosman, for an unrelated matter. While police were at the location, they allegedly observed the male pull his pants down and urinate on a wall. Police subsequently approached the male and had a conversation, after which police were able to search the male. Police searched the male and allegedly located a clear resealable bag of what police will allege is cannabis.
The male was eligible for and issued a cannabis caution for the possession of cannabis. The male was also issued a Criminal Infringement Notice for offensive behaviour ($500).
Assault/Possess prohibited drug – Chatswood – 04/08/2024
A 21-year-old male has been charged with Common Assault, Trespass and Possess prohibited drugs.
On the evening of Sunday, 4th August 2024, the male entered licensed premises in Chatswood, where he had allegedly been issued a banning notice. Staff recognised the male and allegedly requested him to leave on several occasions, but this was ignored. Staff tried to escort the male from the location when a physical altercation ensued where two staff members were allegedly assaulted by the male, and police were contacted.
Police attended the location shortly after and had a conversation with the male. As a result of the conversation, the police were able to search for the male. As a result of the search, police allegedly located a small resealable bag of what police will allege is cocaine.
The male was conveyed to Chatswood Police Station and charged with Common Assault, Enter enclosed lands without consent and possess prohibited drug. The male will appear before Hornsby Local Court in August.
Possess prohibited drug – Roseville – 03/08/2024
A 38-year-old male has received a cannabis caution for possess prohibited drug.
At about 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, police were conducting proactive patrols in Roseville when they observed the male skating across multiple lanes. Police continued to observe the male, who started walking and was allegedly unsteady on his feet.
Police approached the male, at which point he started to run from them. Shortly after, police stopped the male and had a conversation, after which they had cause to search him.
During the search, police allegedly found what they allege was a pouch of cannabis on the male.
The male was eligible for and issued a cannabis caution for the possession of cannabis.
Vehicle fire – Northbridge – 30/07/202
About Midday Friday, July 30th, 2024, a black BMW SUV was travelling West along Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge. At this stage, the driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood of his vehicle, so he pulled over and exited his vehicle. Shortly after exiting the vehicle, the engine bay and driver’s side dash caught fire and soon after engulfed the vehicle.
Police and NSW Fire and Rescue attended shortly after. Police maintained traffic management at the location while NSW Fire and Rescue extinguished the fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage; however, there are no suspicious circumstances, and no one was injured as a result.
Malicious damage/Steal from motor vehicle/Intimidation – Kirribilli – 03/08/2024
Five young persons are being investigated about malicious damage/steal from motor vehicle/intimidation offences.
About 10:20 pm Saturday 3rd of August 2024 the five young persons were allegedly throwing rocks at houses and trying car door handles in the vicinity of Kirribilli Avenue, Kirribilli.
The young persons were confronted by residents, after which it is alleged that several threats were made by the group, resulting in police being contacted.
Police attended the location shortly after and located four of the five young persons sometime later. After conversing with the young persons police had cause to search them and as a result allegedly located balaclavas and gloves.
One of the young people was arrested and conveyed to Chatswood Police Station, where a support person was organized. The young person was later released pending further enquiries.
The remainder of the males were issued with move on directions which they complied with and left the location.
Further enquiries will be completed at which stage charges/legal processes are likely.
Week In Review – Sponsor – The Alcott
This Week in Review is brought to you by The Alcott. Messy Makers offers fortnightly hour sessions of Messy & Sensory play where children can explore different materials in a taste-safe environment. Messy play is a safe environment to explore different textures using all of senses such as touch, taste and smell.
Messy & Sensory play – 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 11:00 am -12:00 pm.
View the other Messy Makers event – Mums & Bubs here!
Messy Makers is $10 per child.
This event is for Children aged five months and above. Parents must supervise.
