It’s been another busy week in Lane Cove — here’s what you need to know.

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Lane Cove News

2026 Lane Cove Citizenship & Neighbour Day Awards

On Wednesday 17 June, Lane Cove Council held its 2026 Citizenship and Neighbour Awards. The awards acknowledge the contributions of locals who enhance the quality of our community and/or excel in their field.

The 2026 Lane Cove Citizen of the Year is Tom Lawson, recognised for founding The Greenwich Games, his involvement in the Greenwich Community Association and his service to the community as a former Lane Cove Councillor.

In 2025, more than 2,000 people participated in The Greenwich Games, with competitors aged from 2 to 100. Tom was also the driving force behind The Greenwich Games partnering with the NSW Ambulance GoodSAM programme. Greenwich is now officially the area with the highest density of GoodSAM responders not only in NSW — but in the southern hemisphere.

Read more about Tom and the other recipients here.

The Neighbour Day Awards recognise great neighbours and how they support and build community where they live. Read about this year’s award recipients here.

Vale Professor Margaret Burchett (Miggs)

ITC was saddened to learn of the peaceful passing of Professor Margaret Burchett — known to family and friends as Meg or Miggs — on 5 June 2026, aged 91.

A long-time Lane Cove resident, Margaret was a renowned plant and environmental scientist and a much-loved teacher, perhaps best known for her pioneering research into how indoor plants help clean the air we breathe. She is remembered with great warmth by her large family, and by the many colleagues and students whose lives she touched.

Read our full tribute to Margaret here.

Rotary Giving Night

Lane Cove Rotary may be a small club, but its impact is anything but small.

This year, the club raised $85,524 and supported more than 30 organisations through its giving program, including local groups, Australian projects, Rotary programs and international causes.

Read more about the recipients here.

A Big Week for the Lane Cove Toy Library

Last week was a big one for one of Lane Cove’s most loved community organisations.

On Wednesday 17 June 2026, The Lane Cove Toy Library was awarded the Lane Cove Council Sustainable Organisation Award. This award recognises everything the volunteers do to keep toys, puzzles and games circulating through the community rather than going to landfill.

Then on Friday 19 June, The Lane Cove Toy Library hosted the Toy Libraries Australia NSW Training Day, welcoming toy librarians from across Sydney and Wollongong. It was a great reminder of how much goodwill exists in this sector.

A huge shoutout to the people who helped make the day special:

• Justin from Chargrill Charlie’s, who provided the lunch rolls. We heard they were delicious — and yes, they now do wraps too. Great news if you need catering.
• Jan, one of Lane Cove’s hardworking volunteers, who baked up a storm for morning tea.

Thinking about joining? The library has nearly 2,000 toys, puzzles and games for ages 0 to adult. It is a brilliant way to manage the cost of living without the clutter.

They are also always keen to welcome new volunteers, including:

• Students looking for community service hours
• Mums and bubs looking for a welcoming space
• Retirees — come and meet fellow retired teachers and librarians

Find The Lane Cove Toy Library at 47 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove, just across from Harris Farm Markets.

The LGA Was Alive With the Sound of Music Over the Weekend

Sunday 21 June was International Make Music Day. Lane Cove Council and the Lane Cove Live Music Alliance combined to host two days of festivities on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, the action centred around Lane Cove Plaza, The Canopy and the Live Music Zone. The weather was perfect for sitting out and soaking up the talented performers from across multiple genres.

On Sunday, the fun moved to Wadanggari Park in St Leonards, with multiple acts taking to the open stage to share their talents.

Glass Panels Replaced at Lane Cove Plaza

Last Wednesday morning, locals may have noticed some extra activity in the Plaza. Two broken panels were being replaced in the awnings near La Piazza.

Special Investigation: Where Is the Green Sheep?

The beloved children’s book Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox is coming to life these school holidays.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s gorgeous stage version lands at The Concourse, Chatswood in July, with North Sydney performer Ebony Tucker in the cast.

There are only three sessions across Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 July. The show is best suited to children aged 1–6 years. Details and ticket information are here.

Emergency Power Line Repairs in Riverview

Residents on Kallaroo Road, Riverview, may have noticed a power line issue on Sunday night, with Ausgrid crews carrying out emergency repairs well into the early hours of Monday morning.

One local resident told In the Cove that bright orange cables were spotted around 8 pm on Sunday 21 June, with Ausgrid crews arriving at approximately 8.45 pm. Additional repair vehicles were later called in as crews worked to resolve the issue.

The resident said repair crews were still on site at midnight, with at least one nearby household losing power during the incident.

Thanks to a local roving reporter for the photo and information.

Entries Open for the 2026 Lane Cove Art Award

Entries are now open for the 2026 Lane Cove Art Award, giving artists the chance to be part of one of Lane Cove’s long-running creative traditions.

The award dates back to 1965 and includes the $15,000 Lane Cove Art Prize, along with other prizes on offer.

Entries close Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11.59 pm.

Finalists will be exhibited at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios from Wednesday 16 September to Saturday 3 October, with the opening event and awards presentation on Friday 18 September.

Read more about the awards and how to enter in our article.

Beautiful Tawny Frogmouth Spotted in a Local Backyard

Locals Dianne and Charles Galofaro spotted this gorgeously grumpy-looking tawny frogmouth spending time in their jacaranda tree on Monday, stretching his wing and keeping a very close eye on the humans below.

They had never seen one in their garden before and, luckily for the rest of us, they managed to snap these photos.

Tawny frogmouths are often mistaken for owls, but they are actually more closely related to nightjars. This one has absolutely nailed the “do not disturb” expression.

Photos: Dianne and Charles Galofaro, shared in Lane Cove Chat by ITC.

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In the Media

Lane Cove and the Sydney Housing Map

Last week, the Sydney Morning Herald looked at the Sydney suburbs bracing for a population boom as planning reforms reshape the city’s housing map. Lane Cove gets a mention, along with forecasts for nearby areas such as Macquarie Park, Ryde and North Sydney. Read the SMH article here (paywalled).

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Business

Just Over the Border: Lusso Kitchen Coming to Northbridge Golf Club

Some tasty news for those who love Lusso Kitchen at The Diddy. The team is set to open at Northbridge Golf Club, bringing fresh food and relaxed, community-focused hospitality to the waterfront venue.

The team says preparations are already underway, with a refreshed kitchen and dining area, a new pizza oven and an outdoor kitchen overlooking the water all on the way. Opening dates are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Have Your Say

Proposed Additional Features at the Lane Cove Cenotaph

Lane Cove Council, in consultation with the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch, is proposing to make additions to the Lane Cove Cenotaph, including visibility enhancements.

The proposal includes:

• Installation of three granite upright panels with military emblems and part of the Ode of Remembrance to the Cenotaph;
• Installation of light poles at the rear of the Cenotaph, with spotlights angled towards the Cenotaph;
• An information sign/plaque on the wall of Lane Cove Library.

Residents can view the Development Application (DA61/2026) and supporting documents via Council’s online Development portal.

Submissions can be made via email until 16 July, quoting DA61/2026 and the address 1 Library Place, Lane Cove NSW 2066.

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General Information / Safety Alerts

Just Over the Border: Hunters Hill FOGO Bins Roll Out

Hunters Hill Council’s new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service begins on Monday 6 July, and bin deliveries are now more than halfway through.

If your green garden bin has already been swapped for a new FOGO bin, you can use it for garden waste only on your normal green-waste collection day until the service starts. If your FOGO bin has not arrived yet, keep putting your old green bin out as usual — it will be emptied and collected over the coming weeks. Kitchen caddies and a six-month supply of compostable liners are also being delivered.

From 6 July, FOGO will be collected weekly on the same day as the red general-waste bin. More information is available on the Hunters Hill Council website.

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Upcoming 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.

Godspell at Pottery Lane Performance Space

UTS Backstage is bringing its production of the classic musical Godspell to Pottery Lane Performance Space. But hurry — it is only showing Wednesday to Saturday this week.

When: Wednesday 24 – Saturday 27 June
Where: Pottery Lane Performance Space, Lane Cove
How: Show times and booking link here.

2026 Children’s Voices for Reconciliation

Children from across the Lane Cove LGA will come together to perform poetry, songs and dance in support of reconciliation. This special community event is in its 29th year, and this year’s theme — All In — is a reminder that reconciliation is something we can contribute to every day.

When: Thursday 25 June
Time: 10.30 am – 12 pm
Where: Lane Cove Public School

FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Screenings at The Canopy

The beautiful game keeps rolling, and The Canopy has you covered with live screenings all week long.

Thursday 25 June
7.30 am — Scotland v Brazil
10.30 am — Czechia v Mexico

Friday 26 June
9 am — Japan v Sweden
12 pm — Australia v Paraguay

Saturday 27 June
9 am — Uruguay v Spain
1 pm — New Zealand v Belgium

Sunday 28 June
12 pm — Jordan v Argentina

Where: The Canopy, Lane Cove
How: Free. Just turn up with your picnic rug or a low chair.

Workshop: Low Plastic Eating Made Easy

To kickstart Plastic Free July, Lane Cove Council is hosting a practical online discussion and in-person workshop on how to reduce plastic in everyday eating habits. Dietician and researcher Dr Amelia Harray from Eat Sustainably will share how plastics can end up in our food, how to spot hidden plastics in packaging and cookware and easy low-cost swaps to reduce plastic use at home.

The event runs in two parts — an online presentation you can watch from anywhere, followed by an in-person show-and-tell session at the Civic Centre’s Cove Room with Council’s Waste team.

When: Thursday 2 July 2026
Time: 2 pm – 3.30 pm. Online discussion 2 pm – 3 pm; in-person workshop 3 pm – 3.30 pm
Where: Online and the Cove Room, Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
How: Free. Register for the in-person workshop on Eventbrite here.

Online-only attendees can register directly via the Plastic Free July link here.

Play Pickleball at The Canopy These School Holidays

Looking for something active to do with the kids these school holidays? Try the pop-up pickleball courts in The Canopy. It is open to all ages and abilities, and soft bats and balls will be provided.

When:
Friday 4 July – Sunday 6 July: 10 am – 4 pm
Monday 7 July – Thursday 10 July: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday 11 July – Monday 14 July: 10 am – 4 pm

Where: The Canopy, Lane Cove
How: Free. Just turn up.

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Local Sport

Sydney Swans AFLW Players Visit Local Training

Local AFL lovers had some special visitors at Lane Cove Hunters Hill Cats AFL training on Thursday 18 June. Players from the Sydney Swans AFLW side were on hand to help with skills training and sign autographs.

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This Week is sponsored by Lane Cove Physio