Renee Merrill-Maxwell
Renee is the Owner and Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of In the Cove, leading the publication's editorial direction, content, advertising and community partnerships. With a background in anthropology, she brings a natural curiosity about people and place to everything ITC publishes.
As a proud Lane Cove local, Renee sees the suburb not just as where she lives, but as her village, her network and her home. That connection is what drives ITC's commitment to stories that matter to the people who live here.
Flat Batteries, Old Fuel and Record Rescues: Marine Rescue’s Warning to Boaters
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers have just had their busiest August on record, and they are bracing for more as the weather warms up and the spring school holidays send Sydney families back onto the...
One of Lane Cove’s Largest Commercial Properties Is Up for Sale
One of the largest commercial properties in the heart of Lane Cove Village has been placed on the market.
At a Glance
Lane Cove Central at 56–60 Burns Bay Road, the retail centre anchored by...
If you have been wondering what’s happening in Lane Cove this weekend, the short...
We are right in the middle of Lane Cove Festival and this weekend brings its biggest event, the Big Day Out at The Canopy + Made in Lane Cove Markets.
At the same time, thousands...
What’s On for Kids These Spring Holidays — Lane Cove & Beyond
Looking for ways to keep the kids busy during the spring school holidays? From dance and drama to coding, robotics, gymnastics, harbour sailing, therapy groups and a new international kids festival at the Opera House, here is what is on across Lane Cove and the Lower North Shore from 28 September to 9 October 2026.
Got a List of Jobs Around the House? Meet VDC Home Improvements
Sponsored by VDC Home Improvements
Most of us have one... that list of jobs around the house that we keep meaning to get around to. The wall that needs painting, the skirting board that needs...
Lane Cove Festival Launch Night: What’s Happening at The Canopy on Friday 4 September
The countdown to Lane Cove Festival is almost over.
Events actually kick off on Tuesday 1 September, when the Australian premiere of James Graham's The Man opens at Pottery Lane Performance Space. But the month...
Sydney Fringe in Lane Cove: What You Can See at Pottery Lane Performance Space...
Sponsored by Lane Cove Council
You do not need to cross the bridge to get a decent dose of Sydney Fringe this September.
Pottery Lane Performance Space is once again part of the Sydney Fringe program,...
Oktoberfest at The Diddy: ten beer tents, three bands and a stein with every...
Sponsored by The Diddy, Longueville Sporting Club
Ten beer tents. Three live bands. One very big Saturday at the bottom of Longueville Road. The Diddy is going all in on Oktoberfest this year, and thankfully...
Strength Training for Women: Five Common Myths That Could Be Holding You Back
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By Tanya Sharma, Clinical Content Lead and Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Have you noticed there's been a lot more conversation lately about the benefits of strength training for women?
You may have read an article, listened...
Galuwa Dining Gets Closer to Opening: End-of-Year Function Bookings Now Open
Planning an end-of-year function or Christmas party? There's a brand new Lane Cove venue you can now add to the list, even before it officially opens.
Galuwa Dining is now taking bookings for end-of-year functions,...