Welcome to our Lane Cove news week in review. With a new Mayor, the Lane Cove Rotary Fair, and many upcoming events, there is much to report this week. Grab yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and read all about it!
On Monday, 14th October 2024 (around school pickup time, as it always rains around that time), dark clouds started gathering over Lane Cove, and the rain came bucketing down. Interestingly, only 9mm of rain was recorded from 10th—16th October 2024 at Chatswood Bowling Club (one of the Bureau of Meteorology’s official weather stations). You can compare weather station results here.
Our cover photo was taken at 2.58 pm on Monday 14th October 2024.
Lane Cove Has a New Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Lane Cove has a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The new Mayor is Councillor Merri Southwood, and the new Deputy Mayor for one year is Councillor Bridget Kennedy. Read more about our new Mayor here.
Lane Cove Rotary Fair
Reptiles, rides, sweet and savoury treats and sustainability tips. If you’re not one of the estimated 17,000 people who visited the Lane Cove Rotary Fair and Sustainability Lane on Sunday, 13 October 2024, those buzz words sum up the experience – but do not do it justice.
Bus Capacity Warning For HSC Students
Allow plenty of time if you are catching the 292 or 288 bus (and some other services shown in our photo below). Transport for NSW has warned of delays due to the “bendy buses” being withdrawn from service.
Last week, Transport for NSW withdrew 39 bendy buses from the Northern Beaches. On Saturday, 12th October 2024, Transport for NSW advised that they have withdrawn 83 articulated buses from services across multiple regions after cracking was identified on some buses, including buses servicing the Lane Cove area.
Coordinator-General Howard Collins Transport for NSW said:
“Transport is working with the manufacturer and bus operators on a rectification program and a series of mitigations to ensure over the months ahead; passenger impacts are reduced as much as possible.
“On the Northern Beaches and lower north shore in particular, commuters and school students will notice there are not as many articulated or ‘bendy buses’ on the road and this will reduce capacity,” Mr Collins said.
“We are working with bus operators to limit impacts on passengers, prioritising school services and maximising allocation of the remaining high-capacity fleet to those services of greatest need.
“But we want to be upfront with passengers, replacing articulated buses with standard 2 door city buses does reduce capacity by about a third, so you may see more crowding, some queuing, and it may take you more time to get to your destination.”
“We are specifically calling out HSC students, and mums, dads and carers to plan your trip.
The community is advised that the routes below are the most likely to be impacted by cancellations and/or heavy loading.
Greenwich Point Ferry Wharf Update
Construction of the new accessible wharf at Greenwich Point is taking shape. It has been under construction since the end of April, with an expected project timeline of 8 months. Residents hope the terminal will be operational again in November; however, they understand the lift installation may be taking longer.
See Transport for NSW for more information about this project.
Photo of wharf construction in progress courtesy of Greenwich Community Association.
Public Health Warning: Viral Gastroenteritis On The Rise
NSW Health is encouraging the community to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a significant rise in cases in recent weeks across the state.
The increase is driven by two pathogens that commonly cause vomiting and diarrhoea: rotavirus and norovirus. Rotavirus can be particularly severe in young children, and norovirus is a common cause of outbreaks in residential aged care facilities, schools, and childcare centres.
The latest testing data shows that rotavirus notifications have reached some of their highest levels. NSW Health is urging people to help reduce the spread of this easily transmitted illness, especially as the school term has commenced.
Recently, “there were more than 2,700 presentations to NSW emergency departments with symptoms of gastroenteritis. Presentations were particularly high in children under five years of age,” Ms Glasgow said.
“The message to the community is clear – simple measures can help stop the spread of gastro. Maintaining good hand hygiene and keeping children at home when they are unwell will give us a good chance to slow the spread.”
The symptoms of gastro can include:
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- nausea
- fever
- abdominal pain
- headache
- muscle aches
- dehydration (from diarrhoea and vomiting)
The most effective treatment is rest and drinking plenty of fluids.
Most people recover without complications, but more urgent care may need to be sought for infants, people with suppressed immune systems, and the elderly, who may experience more severe illness.
Advice for parents and caregivers includes:
- Keep children experiencing gastroenteritis at home from childcare services, vacation care, and school. Children should not return until 48 hours have passed since their last symptom.
- Wear gloves and a mask when cleaning up bodily fluids, including vomit.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly with soap and running water, particularly after changing nappies or assisting someone with diarrhoea and/or vomiting.
- Immediately and thoroughly clean contaminated surfaces with hot, soapy water and disinfect the area using a household disinfectant.
- Immediately remove and wash clothing or linen that may be contaminated with stool or vomit (use hot water and detergent).
If you are visiting a loved one in aged care, do not use private (in-room) toilets when visiting. If you have been unwell with an upset stomach or looking after children affected by these symptoms, wait at least 48 hours after your symptoms resolve before visiting.
Immunisation to prevent rotavirus infection is recommended and part of the childhood immunisation schedule. Immunisation is free for children under six months of age. The vaccine is given in two oral doses, at six weeks and four months of age, with completion of the course by 24 weeks.
For information on how to prevent the spread of gastroenteritis, click here.
Australian Red Cross + Uber Partner to Give Your Clothes A New Home
Do you have some quality, vintage or retro designer clothes you want to donate to the Red Cross?
Between 10 am – 4 pm this Saturday, 19 October, you can book a free Uber Package pickup via the Uber app to collect your pre-loved, quality clothes from your doorstep for donation to Australian Red Cross Shops.
The Red Cross shops urgently need high-quality clothing and accessories to sell. Funds raised help them to support people facing vulnerability here in Australia and further afield. Together, we can make a real difference in someone’s life during hardship, disaster, crisis or isolation.
Did you know the average Aussie throws away 23 kg of clothing annually? Shopping second-hand helps conserve environmental resources and reduce landfill waste, so donating your clothes to Australian Red Cross Shops is also a positive step toward sustainability.
Australian Red Cross Shops need quality, saleable clothing and accessories. As a guide, if it’s something you’d feel great about giving to a friend, then it’s perfect to donate!
The Red Cross asks you not to donate poor-quality, damaged, dirty, or stained clothing, homewares, electronics, or other household items.
The better the quality of the donated items, the more funds are raised to support people in need.
See here for full details and the how-to of arranging your Uber collection.
Lane Cove Council Seeking Feedback on Removing Parking Near Lane Cove Village
Lane Cove Council is seeking residents’ and road users’ feedback on a proposal to remove parking along a section of Tambourine Bay Road opposite the Sera Street intersection.
Lane Cove Council has observed northbound cars and buses crossing the Tambourine Bay Road centreline when driving past cars parked along Tambourine Bay Road opposite Sera Street. This is unsafe, particularly for southbound vehicles and cars turning from Sera Street into Tambourine Bay Road.
Cars parked along Tambourine Bay Road opposite Sera Street often park half on the road and half on the verge to lessen their impact on northbound vehicles. NSW Road Rules state that it is illegal to park, or partially park, on the roadway verge.
Feedback must be submitted by 27 October 2024.
View the details and complete the survey.
Greenwich Community Association History Walk
On Sunday, 12th October 2024, some locals participated in a Greenwich History Walk. The Greenwich Community Association organised the event, and Denis Smith from the Lane Cove Historical Society led it.
Participants were given a tour of Greenwich and learned about the suburb’s history from the beginning of colonial settlement to the present day.
Due to popular demand and the limited numbers for the walk, the organizers plan to repeat this experience soon for those who missed out. Subscribe to the Greenwich Community Association newsletter for details.
New Street Library
Lane Cove Council has installed a new street library outside The Lane Cove Toy Library. This street library is for children’s books, so you can borrow toys from The Lane Cove Toy Library and grab some books at the same time.
Lane Cove Locals In The News
Local couple Josh Dufficy and Melanie Cook, along with Leanne Johnstone of Mortgage Choice, were recently featured in a story about buying their first home in an article by news.com. You can read the story here – it is paywalled (sadly, their new home is not in Lane Cove!)
Business Alert
A new chiropractor has opened in the old Chiropractic Central suite at Suite D 161 Burns Bay Road (near Burns Bay Road IGA). It is called Structural Chiropractic, and its founder is Dr Marc Villaescusa. You can follow them on Instagram here.
Lane Cove’s Biggest Garage Sale This Saturday
The annual St Michael’s Parish Garage Sale is this Saturday, 19th October, 2024. It is a huge garage sale and one not to miss. ITC was given a sneak preview of the items for sale, and a vast range is available. See our photo below.
When: Saturday 19 October, 8 am – 3 pm
Where: St Michael’s Parish Hall, Dorritt St Lane Cove
Celebrate Navratri at the Canopy This Sunday!
Join this joyful Hindu festival, filled with flowers, fashion, face painting, food, and music! There is something for the whole family to enjoy.
When: Sunday 20 October 2024, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: The Canopy
How: Tickets are FREE, book here.
The event organisers would love some additional sponsors; if you can help, please get in touch with Mausmi at 0408 476 060 or Anindita at 0435 494 493
Zjoosh Warehouse Sale
Zjoosh is an ITC Business Supporter and Lane Cove Succes Story. T
You are invited to their Sydney Warehouse Sale. Up to 80% off shirts, dresses, bags, scarves, cashmere, footwear, candles, homewares, and more. PLUS, access one-of-a-kind samples and more stock will be added each day. First in, best dressed (literally!)
When:
Thursday 17.10 | 9 am – 6 pm
Friday 18.10 | 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 19.10 | 9 am – 2 pm
Where:
Unit 9, 12 Mars Road, Lane Cove West Business Park
2 Hour Street Parking Available | Card Only | Please bring your own shopping bag
Stay Up to Date on Local Events
Did you know ITC collates events from several sources into an Event Calendar on our website?
There’s a whole host of educational, cultural, social and musical (to name a few) things to see and do on weekdays or weekends for young and old! Check it out here.
Lane Cove Tiger Makes Development Squad
Congratulations to Maddie Neirinckx on making the 2025 North Sydney Bears Development Squad for the Lisa Fiola Cup.
Maddie has been with the Tigers since she was 12 and played on the club’s first girls’ league tag team. In the last few years, she’s switched to tackle and has loved the change.
The Lisa Fiola Cup is the NSW Rugby League Under 17s tackle competition for females, established to provide an ongoing pathway for players into higher representative competitions.
Lane Cove Swimming Saturday Club
Saturday Morning Swim Club begins this Saturday, 19th October 2024, at 7 am.
Saturday Morning Club is held in the 50m pool at Lane Cove Aquatic Centre from 7 am each Saturday through the Summer swimming season (October-March).
Swimmers race in up to three races each Saturday.
On a rotating calendar, race distances of 25m, 50m, 100m, 200m, and 400m are offered. Race times are recorded to track progress, and cumulative point scores contribute to awards at the LCSC Annual Presentation Event.
Entries are undertaken via Swim Central or emailing [email protected]
For each race you swim, your time is recorded. Points are then calculated based on the difference between your graded and recorded times on the day. These points count towards the Summer Club Point Score. There are numerous age categories for each gender, plus a Family Point Score if more than one family member swims.
Week In Review – Sponsor – The Alcott
Join The Alcott for their annual luncheon and fun day out…
Like always, The Alcott is serving up the Melbourne Cup in style. The day will be filled with music, good vibes, a 3 Course Menu, Sweeps, Prices and Races to be shown on the Screens!
There will also be prizes for best dressed, so gather your friends or colleagues and book your spot today for a fun day out!
