Each week we bring together the most important Lane Cove news, community updates, council information, local sport highlights and upcoming events — all in one place. If you want to know what’s been happening in and around Lane Cove (and what’s coming up next), this is your go-to wrap.
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The key local stories, announcements and updates affecting our community this week.
Celebrate The Year Of The Horse In & Around Lane Cove
The Lunar New Year will be celebrated in 2026, in Lane Cove, until Friday 27th February 2026. It is the year of the horse.
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Lunar New Year across the Lane Cove Council area, including cultural performances such as the lion dance and food markets, as well as family-friendly activities like movie night at The Canopy.
All you need to know to plan your celebrations is in our article here.
It’s also the last days of Lunar Harmony at Gallery Lane Cove – don’t miss it!
Jean Mitchell Baths: Lane Cove Council Staff Recommend No Restoration
After six Council discussions since 2022 on the fate of the Jean Mitchell (Lucretia) Baths at Woodford Bay, it will again be discussed at the February Lane Cove Council Meeting on 18th February 2026.
The agenda papers include a staff report recommending against restoring the tidal pool. Instead, councillors are being asked to vote to remove the structure entirely.
Once a community-built swimming spot and one of the few remaining timber harbourside baths in Sydney, the baths have been closed since February 2023 due to advanced deterioration and safety concerns. Transport for NSW has also directed the removal of unsafe elements.
The agenda papers note that rebuilding is not financially or operationally sustainable due to high construction costs, no available external grant funding, and ongoing maintenance risks that the Council budget can’t support.
The staff report recommends re-wilding the foreshore for passive recreation and sensory benefits, and creating a heritage interpretation project to retain the baths’ cultural story for future generations. Read more here.
Indian T20 Cricketers Visit Seven Spices
On Saturday, 14 February 2026, members of the Indian Women’s T20 Cricket team enjoyed a meal at Seven Spices. The flavours of home must have done the trick as the Indian side defeated the Australian team in a rain-affected match the following day at the SCG.
The visitors must have heard that Seven Spices was awarded an AGFG Chef Hat for 2026. Read more about that here.
Gold Cup Regatta
The 142nd Gold Cup Regatta was held at St Ignatius College Riverview on Saturday 14 February 2026.
More than 1549 competitors competed in 52 events.
The Men’s Gold Cup was won by UTS Rowing Club and the Sydney Rowing Club claimed the Women’s Gold Cup.
Well done to the winning Riverview crews:
- GPS Crews: 1st IV, 2nd IV, 3rd IV, 4th IV, 3rd VIII
- Year 10 Eights: 10.2, 10.3, 10.4
- Year 9 Quads: 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7
- Year 8 Quads: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6
Clean Up Australia Day 2026
This year’s Clean Up Australia Day is coming up on Sunday March 1st and there are plenty of ways for Lane Cove locals to get involved, whether you join an organised clean-up or register your own site.
A small effort can make a big impact on our local parks, bushland and waterways.
Find out how to participate this year.
Lane Cove In The News
Where Lane Cove has appeared in wider media, including regional and national coverage.
Lynette Bolton Urges Everyone to Check Their “Bits”
Local TV personality Lynetter Bolton (and wife of former Sydney Swans star Jude Bolton) shared with Channel 7 that she has been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. She has been documenting her health battle on her Instagram page and she recently shared her story with Channel Seven:
“But her message goes beyond women and breast cancer.
“Check your bits, check all your bits, because there’s no differentiation. There’s nothing that says you will or you won’t,” Lynette said.
“I found my lump in the shower. It wasn’t an official check, it was just something that I noticed.
“So please check your bits — boys, girls, parents, moles on their faces, let’s just be really proactive about keeping healthy and safe.”
You can watch the segment and read the full article here.
Watch Out For The Speed Bumps – They are Not Pedestrian Crossings
Many Lane Cove residents have wondered why the speed bumps on Longueville Road in the Lane Cove Village look like pedestrian crossings. Lane Cove Council has installed large signs to warn locals it is not a pedestrian crossing. It seems like the Lane Cove Council LGA is not the only area grappling with this issue.
The Sydney Morning Herald on 16 February 2026 published an article titled Is this Sydney Worst Speed Bump. The article noted:
“In November last year, Georges River Council installed a speed hump on Belmore Road in Riverwood. But locals began confusing it for a crossing as it’s sandwiched between two bus stops and on the doorstep of several grocery stores.”
Read the full article here (it is paywalled).
Lane Cove Council
Updates from Lane Cove Council, including decisions, consultations, works and local initiatives.
Lane Cove Food Waste Service is Coming!
Jacky Barker from In the Cove caught up with Lane Cove Mayor Merri Southwood.
Stand-alone houses have started receiving their food waste bin, with the kitchen caddy and information kit to follow. Weekly collections begin 16 March.
Here’s how it works:
- Place your food scraps into your lined kitchen caddy
- Empty the caddy into your new food waste bin every few days
- Put your food waste bin out on your normal bin day for weekly collection
- All other bin services will remain the same.
From 2027, townhouses, duplexes, units and apartments will be able to opt in to the Food Waste Service.
Dorritt Street Pedestrian Crossing
The Lane Cove Council has installed a sign just before the Longueville Road and Dorritt Street intersection, asking motorists to watch out for pedestrians. Over the years In the Cove has been contacted many times by concerned locals about this intersection. In particular they are concerned at night that the lighting makes it very difficult to see pedestrians.
With the start of the school year, this pedestrian crossing is used extensively by local students.
Council has successfully applied for a 2025/2026 Get Kids Active grant to construct a $130,375 Raised Pedestrian Crossing at Dorritt Street. The Lane Cove Council grant application stated that the Dorritt Street raised pedestrian crossing in Lane Cove will improve safety by slowing vehicles and offering a clear crossing, especially for school children.
Development Application For 82 Apartments On Austin Street Opp Lane Cove Public School
Lane Cove Council has received a development application (DA 153/2025) for 21 – 25 Austin Street, Lane Cove. Should the application proceed, the address would become 25 Austin Street.
The development proposes:
- demolition of the existing house
- Construction of two 9-10-storey residential towers with three basement levels
- Fit-out of 82 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
The development proposes that 10 of these apartments will be for affordable housing.
The full plans are available through the Council’s website by searching for currently advertised DA’s. Comments should quote the DA application number DA 153/2025 and address 25 Austin Street Lane Cove 2066.
Submissions can be sent via email to Lane Cove Council by 5th March 2026.
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.
Calendar Girls
Lane Cove Theatre Company’s production of 2026, Calendar Girls, opens this weekend.
Tim Firth’s hilarious play, based on the true story of eleven women who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund, Calendar Girls is a witty and heartwarming story of friendship and determination.
The season runs from 20 February 2026 to 1 March 2026.
Details and booking link here.
QueerScreen Free Outdoor Cinema
Movie: The Mitchells vs The Machines (PG)
When: Sunday 22 February
Where: The Canopy
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm
How: Details and link to book FREE tickets here.
This event is part of the wider 48th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival which runs throughout February and March across Sydney and celebrates LGBTQIA+ culture with parades, performances and more.
Girl Power! Concert
Girl Power is the 90s & 00s tribute to iconic women in music. What better way to celebrate International Women’s Week than with the Girl Power Show.
When: Saturday 7th March
Where: The Canopy
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
How: Details and booking link for tickets here.
Local Sports
In the Cove is a massive supporter of local sport for young and old. If you have something you’d like us to mention about your local club’s events or achievements, check out our contact details at the bottom of the article.
Come and Try Lane Cove Tigers
The Lane Cove Tigers Junior Rugby League Club will host two come-and-try evenings over the next couple of weeks. Check out the poster below and their Facebook page for more details. They participate in both tag and tackle competitions through the regular season.
Pre-Season Underway For Lane Cove Old Ignatian’s Rugby Club
Lane Cove Old Ignatians Rugby Club have commenced their pre-season training at Tantallon Oval. They are still accepting new players, so if you’re interested, check out the details on their Facebook page.
You can see what you’re in for training-wise by watching the video below.
Crime, Accidents, Incidents
Police, emergency services and incident updates reported in and around Lane Cove.
Motorbike Stolen – Lane Cove
A motorbike was stolen from a Lane Cove home on Saturday 14 February at approximately 7.48 pm.
The incident was captured on security camera and has been reported to Police. If you have any information that may assist, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A reminder to ensure garages, gates and vehicles are securely locked.
Vehicle Break Ins Nundah Street Lane Cove North
A reminder to Lane Cove residents to lock their cars. A roving reporter told ITC on Monday 16th February:
“At 3:36am on 16 February 2026, a person was seen checking vehicles along Nundah Street and looking inside cars.
They checked inside my car, and nothing was taken, but this is a timely reminder to make sure your vehicle is locked and no valuables are left inside.”
If you notice any suspicious activity, report it to the Police and consider notifying your neighbours.
Suspicious Behaviour Lane Cove North
A roving reporter posted on Lane Cove Chat By ITC on Tuesday 17th February:
“At 8.30 pm two teenagers, possibly 15/16 knocked on my parents door saying ‘we are in the area washing cars for $25’.
Elizabeth Parade, Lane Cove North. Needless to say, very suspicious. He said one was wearing a white cap and one had curly hair.
I have reported it to police who said they would send a patrol car to Elizabeth and Gordon streets. Stay safe.”
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