Welcome to our week in review. It was another busy week in Lane Cove, with the Lane Cove Fun Run, Pre-Polling, and Taylor and The Besties returning to The Canopy. So sit back, relax, and catch up with all the local news in our week in review.
Pre Polling in Local Government Elections Has Started
Local Government Elections are on this Saturday, 14th September 2024. Pre-polling is at the Lane Cove Council Civic Centre on Longueville Road (aka the Council Chambers). There is no absentee voting, so if you are away this weekend, vote before you leave Lane Cove. As you will see from our cover photo, get ready to run the gauntlet, as every candidate for each ward is at pre-polling.
Sat 07 Sep – Fri 13 Sep 2024
Mon – Wed: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Thu: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm – You can vote here on Election Day.
NSW Health Advice: Hazard Reduction Burns
Hazard reduction burns are now taking place across NSW as bushfire season approaches, including in and around the Sydney metropolitan area.
Smoke from hazard reduction burning and bushfires can affect your health. It can also make some people’s existing health conditions worse.
You may be more sensitive to the health effects of smoke if you:
- have a pre-existing heart or lung condition like asthma, emphysema and angina
- are pregnant
- are aged over 65
- are an infant or a young child
- have diabetes.
Check the air quality where you live and learn how to protect yourself:
Download the Hazards Near Me app and the RFS website for more information on hazard reduction burns near you.
Taylor and The Besties Show at The Canopy
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Taylor and The Besties show returned to the Canopy after their hugely successful Canopy debut in February 2024. It was another sold-out concert, with locals who did not have tickets desperately asking if anyone had spare tickets.
The event kicked off with local group Phonic Duo (now a trio) as the support act, getting the fans fired up for a night of shaking it off to some great pop songs.
The main act took to the stage, and fans sang and cheered (seemingly without drawing breath) throughout the show.
Canopy Green Closed for Rejuvenation
The Canopy Green is now closed for rejuvenation works in preparation for more concerts over the Spring and Summer seasons.
These works are scheduled to be completed by Friday, September 27th, 2024. Lane Cove Council’s website has more details about the works.
The Council is also taking this opportunity to fix other issues, like the paving at the entrance to the green.
Lane Cove Fun Run
The Lane Cove Fun Run was another huge success.
Business Alerts
Wok Passion on Longueville Road has closed. Many locals were disappointed when ITC posted about WokPassion closing.
Their premises are now available to lease – click here for more details.
Public Consultation now open – NSW Plastics: The Way Forward
The EPA is seeking feedback from the community, industry, business and all interested stakeholders on proposed actions and timeframes to address unnecessary and problematic plastics.
The NSW Plastics: The Way Forward action plan proposes new initiatives including:
- phasing out items like plastic lollipop sticks, pizza savers and food tags for bread, bakery and pantry items
- bringing NSW into line with other states and phasing out the release of lighter-than-air balloons as well as the supply of plastic balloon sticks, clips and ties
- introducing design standards for single-use plastic cups, food containers and their lids to ensure they are easily recyclable
- phasing out the supply of unnecessary plastic barrier bags.
NSW Plastics: The Way Forward is now available on the NSW EPA’s Have Your Say website.
Public consultation is open until 5pm Monday 4 November 2024.
ITC Loves A Comp!
If you love a competition as much as ITC, then below are some you may want to enter or tell your family and friends about them.
Greenwich Library Birthday Kids Mini Art Contest
Greenwich Library is turning 60! To celebrate, they are running a mini art contest for kids.
From Monday, 16th September 2024, collect a mini canvas from any Lane Cove Library branch and create artwork to celebrate Greenwich Library’s 60th birthday.
Win arty prizes and a chance to have your work displayed at Greenwich Library in their Kids Mini Art Show during November 2024.
The artworks will be judged in three age categories:
- 3-6 years
- 7-9 years
- 10-14 years
One entry per person. Shorelink membership is required. Artworks must be submitted to Lane Cove Library by Monday, 28th October 2024.
Prizes will be presented at the Greenwich Library Birthday Celebrations on Saturday 2 November at 11am. More details and T&C’s here.
Purr-fectly Safe Cats Photo Competition
This month, Lane Cove Council wants you to snap a picture of your cat living it up in your home. Not only can you win fun prizes, but you can also help spread the message that cats are not only purr-fectly content indoors, but it’s also safest for them and native wildlife.
The hunting instinct of free-roaming cats comes at a cost to Australian wildlife: over two billion native animals are lost each year. Consider also the perils of busy roads for adventurous fur babies, and investing in what piques their curiosity within the safety of home seems a small price to pay.
The good news is this competition is FREE to enter, you’ll be inspiring local cat lovers to keep their cats safe, and may just take the prize.
Entries close 30 September. Full details + T&Cs
Do You Live On Lane Cove’s Smartest Street
Neighbourhood Trivia Night is on TOMORROW, Thursday 12 September at The Alcott Lane Cove. The event is hosted by ITC’s own Jacky Barker (who is a trivia nerd and has appeared on several national quiz shows including Millionaire Hot Seat).
Gather your team and compete for the ultimate display of street superiority! Let’s see which street in Lane Cove is the smartest!
This community event requires a $10 ticket per person. All proceeds of the event are donated to The Sydney Library of Things. There are still a few tables left.
BOOK NOW – https://bit.ly/3ygF0PF
Support the Next Generation of Australian Contemporary Art
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios invites you to their emerging artist fundraising event.
Enjoy mesmerising performances by global music artist QVLN and DJ Vincent Sebastian from Sydney’s electro-Latin supergroup Oyobi.
On the night, artists from the upcoming exhibition in October, 5+5, will also be holding a silent auction, each offering their original art works.
In addition to the artworks up for auction, some amazing experiences are also available to bid on, including Hunter Valley wine experiences, accommodation, dining, and a local gym and pilates sessions.
The beauty of the silent online auction is that you can support this initiative even if you can’t make the event.
Every ticket purchased for this event directly supports our Emerging Artist Fund, providing crucial opportunities for our talented 5+5 artists!
Event information and tickets are here.
Lane Cove Tiger Selected for Elite Squad
Congratulations to Erin Krenmayr from the Lane Cove Tigers Junior Rugby League Club’s (LCJRLC) U14s Girls LeagueTag team for making the Sydney Roosters Rugby League elite squad.
Erin’s game has evolved this year whilst playing with the inaugural U14 Rugby League collaborative team hosted by Penno Stags.
LCJRLC posted on its Facebook page that it can’t wait to see what Erin’s next has in store. It salutes her dedication, determination, and unwavering spirit, which are always on display.
Sailing Season Starts – 14 September 2024
If you look at a map of our local government area, you will see Lane Cove is surrounded by water. The Sailing Season starts on 14 September 2024, and learn-to-sail courses are a great way to learn about sailing and our waterways.
Our local sailing clubs all offer learn-to-sail courses.
The Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club (LC12ftSSC) offers four introductory Start Sailing Holiday programs during the sailing season, during the school holidays in September/October, December, and January.
Learn to Sail #1 – Mon Sept 30 to Fri October 4, 2024 (5 days)
Learn to Sail #2 – Tue Oct 8 to Fri Oct 11, 2024 (4 days)
Learn to Sail #3 – Mon Dec 16 to Fri Dec 20, 2024 (5 days)
Learn to Sail #4 – Mon Jan 20 to Fri Jan 24, 2025 (5 days)
All courses run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
(complimentary 9 am drop-off and 5 pm pickup available; children will be supervised)
More information and registration HERE.
Week in Review Sponsor – JDP Electrical
JPD Electrical has provided Electrical Services throughout the Sydney Metropolitan area for over 20 years.
Brothers Dominic and Joseph Panetta have built a reputable electrical contracting business focusing on excellent personal and trusted customer service and reliability. Jo lives in Lane Cove.
JDP Electrical Services specialises in Light and Power Installations, Repairs and Maintenance, Fault finding, Complete Re-wires, Switchboards and Upgrades, Smoke Detectors, Telephone & Data and Clipsal C-Bus Automation.
Their aim is to provide our customers with reliable, honest, and personal service and, in doing so, to continue to be trusted electricians within the North Shore and Sydney Metropolitan Area.
On many occasions, Dominic and Jo have seen electrical wiring and installations at their worst that needed immediate repairing, and it’s from this experience that started JDP’s work ethos…
JDP Electrical strongly stand by the belief…”Do it Once and Do it Right.”
They are also great community supporters and were at the Lane Cove Fun Run making sure it was powered up and safe.
