Welcome to our week in review.
Tragedy At Greenwich Fishing Spot
A heartbreaking accident occurred on Monday, 14 April 2025, near the Greenwich Sailing Club.
An 86-year-old man’s car accelerated through the car park, hitting his 74-year-old wife before plunging into the river. Brave bystanders rescued the woman from the water.
Police divers later recovered the man’s body from the Parramatta River. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this devastating incident.
Update on Ausgrid Land Sale
We recently published an article about Ausgrid selling off land in the Lane Cove Council area and around the North Shore. The substation land located at 24a Kenneth Street, Longueville, went to auction last week and sold for $ 1,795,000.00.
The reserve was $ 650,000. ITC understands that a neighbour purchased the site.
You can read more about the sites that were being auctioned here.
Bendy Buses Returning: When Will Lane Cove Commuters See Service Improvement?
The NSW Government has announced that it will begin reintroducing some of the 83 articulated buses removed from service due to chassis cracking.
Six repaired buses will return to service by the end of April 2025. They will be deployed to region 8 of the bus network, which services the Northern Beaches. More than half of the buses that needed urgent repairs are serviced in this region.
As each articulated bus is returned to service, two regular buses can be deployed across the network. However, whether bus operators have the drivers required to drive them remains to be seen.
It is unclear how long it will take for additional buses to return in region 7, which provides the buses that service Lane Cove. Our only information so far is that the remaining buses will continue to be repaired and rolled out when ready in other regions “over the coming weeks and months.”
See our article from last month about the announcement of 50 new buses. It covers the compounding factors that have been affecting Lane Cove bus services.
ITC’s Meet The Candidates Forum For Bennelong
Order of Candidates (drawn from a hat – very technical)
Jerome Laxale – ALP
John August – Fusion
Barry Devine – Heart Party
Adam Hart – Greens
Craig Bennett – One Nation
The following did not respond to our request:
Robert Nalbandian – Trumpet of Patriots
Eric Chan – Family First (unable to find any contact information)
Scott Yung’s Campaign initially told us they had a clash but were confident they could move it. However, after we started promoting the event, they advised that they couldn’t move the other function, which ended at 9.00 pm.
ITC gave Scott Yung the option of a spot at 9:15 p.m. to make a presentation and then be asked some of the previously asked questions. Scott Yung’s campaign manager returned to ITC late on the forum day and advised that they would text if their function finished early. A text was not received.
What’s Open in Lane Cove This Easter Long Weekend?
The ITC team have been trudging up and down the streets of Lane Cove and hitting the phones (yes, very old school). We have compiled your essential list of trading hours and Easter Church services for the Easter Long Weekend. Everything you need to know is here.
Lane Cove Public School Officially Opens New Hall
On Friday 11 April 2025 past and present members of the Lane Cove Public School community gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new school hall.
Named Gumal – meaning friendly place, the new hall replaces the one destroyed by fire in January 2020. It has been a long journey with planning changes, Covid and builder collapse among the causes for delay.
The hall has already become a hive of activity over term one, with assemblies, sport and the Easter Hat parade being able to be held no matter the weather.
At the official opening speakers including Principal Terry McKinnon spoke of the importance of having a place to gather to learn, perform and celebrate as a school community.
The current school captains Elijah and Jessica, as well as School Council President Emma Sorensen shared their memories of the old hall, and all the events it held, as well as their optimism for all that is to come with the new hall.
The official opening also included a ribbon cutting, music, singing and dance performances, as well as the school’s term one Honour Assembly.
ArtXtra Opens At Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios
On Friday 11 April 2025 the Lane Cove Art Society’s ArtXtra! members’ exhibition officially opened at Gallery Lane Cove. This exhibition features work by local artists in a variety of mediums, including painting, Printmaking and drawing.
The Lane Cove Art Society aims to encourage, recognise and reward artistic talent in the community. The opening night was packed with locals eager to see the artwork.
Kylie Bryden Smith, representing the Management Committee of Centrehouse, who manage the operations of the Lane Cove Gallery and Creative Studios, spoke about how The Lane Cove Art Society was an important partner of the Gallery. Both organisations have a strong commitment and passion for fostering a thriving visual arts culture in Lane Cove. Both organisations are as a result of the vision and support of Lane Cove residents, Lane Cove Council and acclaimed artists Lloyd Rees and Guy Warren.
The winners of the two top prizes for “best in show” were:
Lloyd Rees Prize – Cape Lighthouse by Ardele Blignault (see photo gallery below bottom right hand corner)
The Judge’s notes on Cape Lighthouse were: This composition draws you in with quiet ambiguity. The hypotic use of low tonal key makes this a very successful painting.
Guy Warren Prize – Secret Garden by Camelia Milner (see photo gallery below top left hand corner)
The Judge’s notes on Secret Garden were: This confident painting has great power compositionally. The use of colour and simple shapes gives it surprising depth and interest in a fresh irrational way.
The exhibition runs until 23 April 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy and buy art created by local artists in various styles and media.
Other winners were:
- Oils or acrylics: Abby Chambers – Interior view, from Studio 2
- Watercolours: Dianna Hallowes – Colour of our Gardens
- Pastels, drawings & prints: Cilla Davis – Budgie and Me
- Highly commended prize (oils & acrylics): Phoebe Stone – Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Highly commended prize (watercolour): Irina Kozyrevitch – Wisemans Ferry
- Highly commended prize (mixed media): Sylvia Davies – Observatory Hill View
- Highly commended prize (pastels, drawings & prints): Debra Achurh – Reflections
- The Art Scene Prize for Small Works: Ania Zmijewska – Night Landscape
More information on ArtXtra in our article.
Bob Campbell Oval Upgrade Progress
Works to upgrade Bob Campbell Oval continue; however, Lane Cove Council has announced that the community will have access to non-grass parts of Bob Campbell Oval from May 2025.
Settling in of the grassed area, access and parking and bush regeneration are among the works that will be ongoing. From May 2025 the following areas will be available for community use:
- Children’s playground
- Picnic shelters
- Two electric BBQs
- Fitness equipment
- New access stairs to the bay
- Public toilets in the new amenities building
- Off-leash dog exercise area
Full details, including past project updates are available here.
Leemon Reserve In Greenwich Closed For Upgrades
Leemon Reserve on the corner of Wallace and Mitchell streets in Greenwich closed last week in preparation for upgrades. The upgrades will include new equipment, additional shade and a dry creek bed.
Lane Cove In The News
Seven Spices was recently featured in this Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) article which profiles a number of Indian restaurants that are doing exciting things with the cuisine. It follows the Lane Cove restaurant being awarded a Chef’s hat earlier in 2025.
If you needed another reason to visit, they launched a new menu this week! Check it out here.
Lane Cove Public School In the News
Multiple outlets covered the story of Liberal Candidate for Bennelong, Scott Yung, handing out Easter eggs outside the Lane Cove Public School on Thursday, 10 April. Even the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, weighed in on the matter. Read one of the articles here.
Double Demerit Points Easter & ANZAC Day Long Weekends
Double Demerit points will be awarded on consecutive days during the 2025 Easter long weekend and the ANZAC Day period.
- Easter long weekend: Thursday 17 April to Monday 21 April 2025.
- ANZAC Day period: 24 April to 27 April 20225.
Police are urging motorists to take extra care during these school holidays following increased fatalities on the state’s roads.
Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said the number of lives lost on our roads this year has already reached an alarming level, with 39 crashes resulting in 41 people killed in March, the highest in a month since 2019.
“Last year in NSW there were 85 murders; however, four times as many people – 338 – died on our roads: that is a senseless loss of life,” Deputy Commissioner Pisanos said.
“The only way to stop the carnage is for drivers to step-up and stick to the rules, it’s just not worth your life. One wrong move behind the wheel and you’re dead.
“With the death last night of a man in Muswellbrook, 103 people have now died on NSW roads this year; that’s far too many families left without a son, father, daughter or mother, the road toll rips lives apart,” he said.
Of those fatalities, 19 were aged 26 to 35, 18 were aged 76 to 95, followed by 17 aged between 18 to 25. The young man who died last night is awaiting formal identification.
Of these, 45 were drivers, 17 passengers, 27 motorcyclists, nine pedestrians and five cyclists.
Regional roads account for the deadliest roads for fatalities this year, with six people killed on the Princes Highway, six people killed on the Hume Highway, and four on the Pacific Highway.
NSW Police will have a high-visibility presence across the state during Operation Easter 2025 and Operation ANZAC Day 2025 to coincide with a higher number of motorists travelling across the state.
Royal Easter Show Win a Family Pass
Thank you to everyone who entered our Win a Family Pass to the Royal Easter Show Comp, and thank you to the RAS for providing us with the tickets. It is always our most popular competition of the year because people love the Royal Easter Show. You can find out more about the Royal Easter Show here.
Drumroll please…….our winner is….
New Business Alert – DJ Personal Training
DJ Personal Training has arrived in Lane Cove.
Desiree, the founder and heart behind DJ Personal Training, has just moved her studio from Neutral Bay to Lane Cove. Her studio is located at 100A Longueville Road next door to North Shore Radiology (you can park in the Little Street Car Park for easy access to the studio).
With a background in psychology and social work, Desiree brings a holistic, welcoming, and empowering approach to fitness. Whether you’re new to training or looking to reconnect with your strength, she offers:
- Personal training
- Group sessions
- Tailored programs
- Outdoor workouts at Blackman Park & studio options
Lane Cove West Primary School Tours
If you are thinking of sending your child to Lane Cove West Public School, the school is organising school tours in May 2025. The link to book is here.
Tour The Lane Cove Toy Library
The Lane Cove Toy Library has over 1,300 toys, games, and puzzles for kids of all ages. Why buy when you can borrow? There is something for everyone at the toy library. The Library caters to families with kids 0 to 18 and adults who love board game parties. Some parents have told the library that they love the games they can take with them when dining out and get the kids off their devices. Book a tour here. The Lane Cove Toy Library is a popular place for grandparents who look after their grandchildren – new toys for them to play with every three weeks (or earlier if you like).
The Open Day runs from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm and there are sessions available throughout this time slot.
Rescheduled Shakesperience At The Canopy
After being washed out a few weeks ago, you can put Shakesperience back in the calendar.
See Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet under the stars on the big stage at The Canopy. See the tale of teenage romance gone tragically wrong with thrilling sword fights and larger-than-life characters.
Pack your picnic or purchase dinner from one of the many great restaurants in Lane Cove, and get set to be transported to Verona for the evening.
When: Saturday 26 April
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: The Canopy
Car Maintenance Workshop
Lane Cove Council is hosting a free workshop on basic car maintenance for Lane Cove residents. Facilitated by Galmatic, it will cover the basics from fluid checks and changes, how to change a tyre to what to do in an accident.
What: Car maintenance workshop
When: Saturday 10 May
Time: 11.00 am – 1 pm
Where: Lane Cove Council, 48 Longueville Road
How: Registrations essential.
Lane Cove Old Ignatians Kick Off Club’s Second Season
In 2024 two local rugby union clubs; Old Ignatians’ Rugby Football Club and Lane Cove Rugby Union Club amalgamated. Lane Cove Old Ignatians’ Rugby Club’s first year saw a merging of traditions and history, and the creation of a common goal of creating a new club for the Lane Cove community to get behind.
The 2025 season commenced with the first games held on Saturday 12th April 2025. The team congratulated Craig ‘Condo’ Condon, lacing up the boots in his 300th game!
The official start of the season follows a strong preseason for the club, with packed training sessions and, for some, a hit-out tournament in Cowra at the annual Twilight Tens competition.
Good luck for the rest of the season!
Lane Cove Netball Clubs Taste Early Season Success
Lane Cove Netball Club’s (LCNC) 2025 season has started well, with plenty of wins across all teams and age groups. Thanks to LCNC for sharing these photos from the weekend of their victorious A1 and 14B teams.
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