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Power Outage Saturday 10th January 2026
It was a hot one in Lane Cove on Saturday. At one stage, ITC’s car was parked in an outdoor Lane Cove carpark, and the temperature gauge in the car showed it was 47 degrees.
At 7.35 pm, around 1300 customers (figure provided by Ausgrid) lost power in parts of Lane Cove – mostly in Lane Cove North.
At the time this outage was posted on the Ausgrid website, there were 35 unplanned outages across 12,942 sites.
Luckily the cool change arrived not long after the power went out.
Power outage – Lane Cove | Saturday 10 January 2026
- Start time: 7.35 pm
- Estimated restoration: around 8.00 am (Sunday 11 January)
- Affected suburbs: Chatswood, Chatswood West, Lane Cove, Lane Cove North, Lane Cove West
- Customers impacted: approx. 1,300
Lane Cove Market Square Lift and Escalators
On Tuesday, 12th January 2026, at around 9.00 am, the up escalator between P1 and P2 was not working and was blocked off (the down escalator was working but had not been switched off to allow people to walk up the escalator). As a result, locals parking in the Lane Cove Market Square car park were forced to use the lifts (only two of the lifts were working).
NBN outage impacting Lane Cove West Residents
On Tuesday, 12th January 2026, numerous Lane Cove West residents reported that they had lost their NBN. It was not listed on the NBN website as a major outage but Optus did list it as an issue on their website. NBN services were restored just after lunchtime, but some residents noted that their internet connectivity was slower than usual.
- Service impacted: NBN Internet and phone services
- Outage start time: 12.28 am AEDT
- Status: NBN working to resolve a network issue in the area
- Upcoming outages: None listed at the time
Lane Cove Community Citizenship & Neighbour Day Awards
The Lane Cove Citizenship Awards are an annual initiative run by Lane Cove Council to recognise residents, volunteers, community groups and local businesses who make a meaningful contribution to life in Lane Cove. The awards celebrate people who go above and beyond to strengthen the community through leadership, service, creativity, sustainability, sport and inclusion.
Nominations are open for the 2026 Lane Cove Citizenship Awards and close on Thursday 19 March 2026. Community members are encouraged to nominate individuals or organisations whose efforts have had a positive impact on Lane Cove, regardless of whether their contribution is large or small. Many past recipients have been quiet achievers whose dedication might otherwise go unrecognised.
Award recipients will be honoured at the Citizenship Awards Presentation Evening, to be held on Wednesday 17 June 2026, where Council will formally acknowledge the achievements of this year’s finalists and winners.
The Citizenship Awards include a wide range of categories, from Citizen of the Year and Young Achiever to awards recognising community service, sustainability, leadership, business excellence and neighbourly spirit.
Full details on categories, eligibility and how to nominate are available here.
To see some past winners check out our article on the 2024 awards.
Something to Squawk About: Cockatoos A New Local Team
On Tuesday 13 January 2026 at Galuwa Recreation Centre In The Cove met the newly launched Lane Cove Cockatoos Wheelchair Basketball Club. They are excited about launching the team and would love some łocałs to come down and join in.
They need płayers who are in wheełchairs and anyone who wants to try wheelchair basketball.
Pop down to the Galuwa Recreation Centre at 180 River Road, Lane Cove Tuesdays between 5 pm and 8 pm to find out more. You can also find out more about Wheelchair Basketball in NSW here.
Australia Day Long Weekend Activities In Lane Cove
The first long weekend of 2026 is fast approaching and there will be plenty to do in Lane Cove across the three days.
SATURDAY: Kylie Tribute Show
The first Canopy concert of 2026 is a Kylie Minogue Tribute. It promises to be a high-energy celebration of Kylie Minogue’s biggest hits across all her eras.
When: Saturday 24 January 2026
Where: The Canopy
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm. Support act Think Baby Think from 6 pm. Main show from 7 pm.
How: FREE. BYO picnic or purchase from local restaurants.
Book Here.
SUNDAY: First Nations Music In The Plaza
Spend the afternoon soaking up the sounds of First Nations, Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal musicians
When: Sunday 25 January 2026
Where: Lane Cove Plaza, Lloyd Rees Bandstand
Time: 2 pm – 6 pm.
How: FREE.
MONDAY: Citizenship Ceremony & BBQ
Gather as a community to hear guest speakers and officials welcome Lane Cove’s newest Australian citizens. Then head over to the Lane Cove Plaza to enjoy Lane Cove Rotary’s famous BBQ.
The Australia Day Ambassador who will be visiting Lane Cove for the ceremony is Samantha Hollier-James who is a co-founder of the Tour de Cure charity.
When: Monday 26 January 2026
Where: Citizenship Ceremony, The Canopy & BBQ, Lane Cove Plaza
Time: Citizenship Ceremony 8 am – 10 am, BBQ 8.30 am – 12 pm
How: Just turn up. Ceremony FREE. BBQ at Rotary prices to support their projects.
The long weekend events are part of Lane Cove Council’s broader Sunset In The Village festival which runs over the warmer months. Full program here.
New year… New hobbies?
Last week The Washington Post published a list of 12 “of-the-moment” hobbies to try in 2026.
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend less time scrolling and more time doing then you may want to take up some of their suggested hobbies and if you are a member of Sydney Library of Things you don’t have to go out and buy stuff to start a hobby.
At The Sydney Library of Things, you can borrow gear to help you try something new (or revive an old favourite) — without the clutter, cost, or commitment.
Some Hobbies to try this year:
- Restoration (fixing up old things) – check out the range of tools
- Sewing – borrow a sewing machine
- Themed gardening (succulents, hot peppers, carnivorous plants, chaos gardening…) – from spades to wheelbarrows. Browse the Lane Cove Seed Library to get you started.
- Hyper-focus in the kitchen (focaccia, chocolates, hasselback everything…) – bread makers
- Cook your way through a cookbook – pasta maker, stand mixers etc
If you want to know more about the trending hobbies including Befriending a Crow click here (paywalled).
Business Alerts
NAB Lane Cove
NAB Lane Cove branch is undergoing an upgrade, and the hoardings appeared earlier this week. The NAB website lists the bank as temporarily closed with a reopen date of 6 March 2026. There is no ATM access.
The two-storey NAB building is a heritage item of local significance (not listed on the State Heritage Register as protected at the State Level). The refurbishment work includes internal fit-out, new shopfront glazing, and new NAB signage. You can view the plans on the Lane Cove Council DA portal – it is DA 84/2025. Click here to access the development application section of the Lane Cove Council Website.
The Chamber Offering Co-Working Space Trial
The Chamber is an In The Cove Business Supporter and they have a great offer for those who may need a new workspace.
Want to try a shared workspace without the commitment? The Chamber is offering a 2 week free trial in their luxury office – just contact the team and mention this message. With Hot Desks, Dedicated Desks, Private Suites and Meeting rooms, The Chamber tell us they have everything you need for your Lane Cove business to flourish.
PS we even saw they had a space if you need to shoot some video – they have a space to support full-scale production – check out on their insta page.
New Business Alert: Repose Lab
ITC just found out about a new Recovery/Massage business located next to JBS Physio on Longueville Rd, upstairs in the Rosental Arcade.
Repose Lab offers a variety of massage treatments as well as cupping and dry needling. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Upcoming Lane Cove Events
There is so much happening around Lane Cove. See below for a selection of what’s coming up. For a comprehensive list check out In The Cove’s Event Calendar.
Synergy Youth Centre School Holiday Sessions
Synergy Youth Centre’s School Holiday Program is for youth aged 10 – 17 years old.
Across the last three weeks of January, Synergy Youth Centre is offering a range of activities onsite and offsite, like coding, sports, craft and survival skills workshops for young people.
Many are free drop-in sessions with no registration needed.
When: Monday 12 January to Thursday 29 January (closed Public Holidays)
Where: Synergy Youth Centre, 8 Little Street, Lane Cove
Time: 12 pm to 5 pm
How: Learn more here.
Lane Cove Rotary’s January Guest Speaker A Sydney to Hobart Veteran
Join Lane Cove Rotary’s January meeting to hear ‘An Admiral’s Armchair View’ which is a presentation by long time rotarian Lindsay May. Lindsay has completed 50 consecutive Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races. He will speak about the 2025 race, sharing what actually happened on the water — the conditions, challenges, decisions and moments that defined this year’s event from a sailor’s perspective.
When: Tuesday 20th January 2026
Where: The Diddy, Cnr Kenneth Street & River Rd West Longueville.
Time: 6.30 pm – 8.15 pm
How: Free to attend talk, register here. Food and beverages at own cost.
Local Sports
Local Sailors Win Interdominion Championship
As reported last week representatives from Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club were leading in the triSearch Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour.
This week we can report that Nick Press and Andrew Hay stormed to victory in Sail Inc and secured the title with a day to spare after dominating the final races of the series. This is Nick Press’ 10th Interdominion crown, a remarkable achievement.
Crime, Accidents, Incidents
It has been a rainy week
Thursday 8th January 2026 – an accident between a bike and a car on Epping Road near Tantallon Oval.
Monday 12th January 2026 – there was an accident on Northwood Road near Jack and Co.
An ITC roving reporter sent us this message on Monday 12 January 2026
“Hi, please can you put a post to make people aware the Mowbray Road slippery bend is really bad today. I’ve just skid (luckily ok) and watched 5 other cars in 3 mins while pulled over to report it. I’ve reported it to NSW transport, the local police and the council. I would hate for there to be an accident. Thank you!”
The roving reporter told us they were travelling below the speed limit.
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