Welcome to our week in review.
Australia Day In The Cove
Australia Day was marked in Lane Cove with a busy day around the plaza and The Canopy.
A citizenship ceremony was conducted at The Canopy, which saw 86 people be officially welcomed as Australian citizens. They were treated to an address by Lane Cove’s Australia Day Ambassador, Mr Nicholas Gleeson, an Adventurer / Motivational Speaker / Paralympian – Athletics.
Following the ceremony, craft, music and face painting were in the plaza, with a BBQ put on by The Rotary Club of Lane Cove.
To round out the day, locals were treated to chilled-out music at The Canopy by Plastic Soul – a perfect evening for a picnic.
Two residents in the Lane Cove Council area received an Australia Day honour. Congratulations to Penelope Gerstle and James Rodgers. Read about their achievements here.
Commuters and Students Urged To Review Bus Changes
Bus passengers are being urged to check for route changes and plan their trips, especially as schools return for the year.
Services across Sydney – but particularly in the North West and Inner West of the city – have had changes to their routes and timetables in a shake-up designed to improve frequency and reliability, as well as provide passengers with better connections to the broader transport network.
Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins said passengers should look out for tweaks to both their routes and timetables as the summer holidays draw to a close and families prepare for the new school year (term 1 commenced Tuesday 28 January for some schools).
“We don’t want students being late to their first day back so we’re reminding students and mums, dads and carers, please check your routes as they may have changed,” Mr Collins said.
“Just before and over the holiday period, there were a number of bus timetable changes designed to make Greater Sydney more connected.
“At the same time a number of services across the Northern Beaches and lower North Shore have had their timetables tweaked to improve on-time running and reflect changing traffic patterns, while minor timetable changes will also be made to services in the Eastern Suburbs to improve capacity and on-time running, largely around the Randwick area.
Bus impacted in the North Region include the 288 and 292
Recycle More At The Lane Cove Toy Library & Sydney Library of Things
The Lane Cove Toy Library and The Sydney Library of Things have increased the types of hard-to-recycle items they collect at the branch.
In addition to blister packs and beauty products and packaging, you can now recycle sports balls. If you are bringing in footballs, netballs or basketballs, please deflate them before dropping them off for recycling.
The Lane Cove Toy Library is open Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30 am – 12 pm.
The Sydney Library of Things is open Thursdays 6 pm – 8 pm.
Find them at 47 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove.
Meet Your Neighbours Initiative Returns
Lane Cove Council’s Meet Your Neighbours program is returning after a successful run in 2023 and 2024.
Council reimburses groups holding a ‘Meet Your Neighbours party’ up to $250. There was lots of variety and creative thinkers in Lane Cove at previous events, from Easter-themed lunches, trivia nights, and loud shirt parties to an egg and spoon race.
Expressions of Interest are open now and close Monday, 10 February 2025.
So speak with some neighbours, check interest and submit an EOI now. More information from Council here.
Lane Cove in the News
Business Alerts
The new owners of Nibu have not wasted any time getting into the renovations. It will be exciting to see what the new shop looks like.
If you want to run a restaurant in Lane Cove – the old fully flavoured restaurant is for lease https://www.realcommercial.com.au/for-lease/property-shop-21-43-45-burns-bay-road-lane-cove-nsw-2066-504770036
New Seniors Living Development Proposed for Pacific Highway Greenwich. DA154/2024
126, 130-134 Pacific Highway & Anglo Road, Greenwich
The development application seeks approval for:
- Demolition of all existing structures on site and site preparation works
- Construction of two (2) eight-storey shop top housing buildings for the purposes of seniors living (‘Building 1’ on Lot 100/DP 594391 and ‘Building 2’ on SP20585), which will accommodate: − 59 Independent Living Units (ILUs), − 1,005.9 sqm of communal open space including rooftop plunge pools, − 3 levels of basement parking in each building.
- Two commercial premises: Two commercial premises: 89.3 sqm café/restaurant (Building 1) and 84.9 sqm office floor space (Building 2) at Upper-Ground Level. • Total of 105 car parking spaces.
- Associated landscaping works to ground and communal open areas.
- Public domain works including along Anglo Road and to the frontage of the Site.
- New dedicated vehicle drop-off areas to both sides of Anglo Road.
You can view the Development Application here.
Celebrate Lunar New Year In Lane Cove
Bring in the Year of the Snake with a range of free activities and live performances at Lane Cove Plaza this Friday, 31 January, from 330 pm.
Pak Hok Kung Fu will perform their special lion dance. The dancers will then travel to The Canopy for the finale.
Continue the Lunar New Year celebrations with a free screening of Kung Fu Panda at The Canopy starting at 6 pm (rated PG).
What: Lunar New Year 2025
When: Friday 31 January 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Lane Cove Plaza & The Canopy
In January, as part of Gallery Lane Cove’s Guest Curator Program, Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios will celebrate Lunar New Year with the opening of two vibrant exhibitions; “In the Mood for Love 良宵” and “Reverberation”. The exhibitions are on from 22nd January to – 8 February 2025.
The Opening event is on 30th January from 6pm – 8pm @gallerylanecove.
Lane Cove Choristers Looking For Members & Accompanist
The Lane Cove Choristers (LCC) are a small, friendly choir of senior ladies (55+), and are currently looking for new members.
Members feel that singing keeps them ‘young’ and gives them pleasure as they bring joy and entertainment to other seniors in the community. Their repertoire ranges from classical to modern, folk, spirituals, musicals and golden oldies, with comedy and audience participation too. A volunteer conductor and an accompanist are both experienced professionals.
They share their passion at various events, including at aged care and dementia facilities, hospitals, retirement villages and Council events.
LCC is ready to welcome any lady (over 55yrs) who likes to sing – no audition needed. They need new members, especially altos!
Rehearsals and concerts are held in the daytime, always preferred by seniors. Rehearsals every Tuesday at the Gallery Lane Cove, 1.00pm – 3.30pm.
The Lane Cove Choristers are also URGENTLY seeking a Pianist, as their long term accompanist is sick and unable to perform in the next few months. They are about to go into rehearsal for a concert for the Seniors Festival on March 24. If you, or someone you know is an accompanist, and are available to rehearse every Tuesday afternoon from Tuesday 4 February, AND play for the concert, please get in touch with the President (details below). This is usually a volunteer position but LCC can pay a donation in the current situation.
To find out more about joining the Lane Cove Choristers, or to express interest in being an accompanist, contact:
President Bev Young
☎️ 0419 680 910
Say Something
Say Something! Your story matters. It’s time to tell it.
Say Something is a four-part transformative program for adults designed to give you the tools and techniques to share your story and have the confidence to control the way in which you show up for yourself in the world!
Pottery Lane Performance Space Lower Ground Floor, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, 2066
Dates: Tuesday nights Feb 18, 25, March 4 2025
Final Showcase Night: March 11, 2025
Is This for You?
If you’re ready to grow your confidence, refine your communication skills, share your story and shape your unique voice in a safe, fun, and supportive environment, ‘Say Something!’ is for you. Register Now! Spaces are limited to ensure every participant receives personalised guidance.
Cost:
$500 or $380.00 for local Lane Cove Residents includes two tickets for family or friends to the presentation evening. Additional tickets can be purchased
4 Financial Hardship scholarship places are available thanks to Lane Cove Council.
To register interest and book a ticket, email [email protected]
Have Your Say – Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan
Lane Cove Council is currently developing a new Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) which helps to identify actions to provide convenient access and mobility in and around our community. In addition to identifying strategic outcomes, the PAMP will include a works schedule that can be incorporated into other infrastructure plans for clear direction on how to deliver on the commitment to a more accessible community.
The aim of a PAMP is to create a safe, accessible, and connected network to cater for the needs of all pedestrian groups in the community including elderly people and people with mobility or visual impairments.
Lane Cove Council is now inviting the community to a survey for the development of the Draft Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan 2024-25
To have your say on the Draft Plan you can provide us your feedback with the survey linked below.
TAKE THE SURVEY HERE(External link)
Submissions will be received by the Council until Sunday, 19 February 2025.
Have Your Say – Small Watercraft Strategy Willoughby City Council
Have your say on water access and small watercraft storage in foreshore parks and reserves.
Willoughby City Council has many foreshore parks and reserves along Middle Harbour and Lane Cove River which provide water access for recreational purposes. Council is seeking community input to develop a Small Watercraft Strategy.
The Strategy seeks to encourage recreation in small watercraft while balancing the needs of the environment and other park and reserve users. Small watercraft include vessels such as dinghies, kayaks, canoes, paddle/sail boards or similar.
Council would like to hear how you currently use the foreshore parks and reserves as well as any ideas or suggestions how water access and small watercraft storage in these foreshore parks and reserves could be improved or better managed into the future.
If you own an existing small watercraft being stored in a foreshore park or reserve, you must register your watercraft with Council. Registration is contained within the online survey below.
The Small Watercraft Strategy is being prepared in response to Council resolution on 27 November 2023. The Strategy will help Council to manage foreshore parks and other open spaces in an effective and equitable manner for community benefit, recreation and enjoyment. To have your say complete this online survey here.
Grand Final Day Approaches For Cricket Club
Lane Cove Cricket Clubs’s U24 side take on Warringah for The Frank Gray Shield this Sunday 2 February at Weldon Oval in Curl Curl. It has been 18 years since the shield was held by Lane Cove.
As part of the day, the club will be having an old boys reunion. They are inviting past players and their families and friends to come to the match, catch up, reminisce and support the current side.
Registrations Open For Winter Competitions
Lane Cove Netball Club registrations close Wednesday 29 January. See their Facebook page or website for details.
Lane Cove FC registrations open to males and females for MiniRoos, Juniors and Seniors. See their Facebook page or website for details.
Lane Cove Tigers Junior Rugby League Club registrations open for males and females 18 years old and under. See their Facebook page or website for details.
Did You Know that Gelatissimo has Gelato Cakes and take-home packs – that you can order for any occassion.
Address: 32A Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone: (02) 9418 7465
Facebook: facebook.com/gelatissimolanecove/
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