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.
Lane Cove, North Sydney, Willoughby share $90m transport boost
Lane Cove, North Sydney and Willoughby councils will share in $90 million of NSW Government funding for local walking and cycling upgrades.
Chatswood West man charged over alleged online grooming
A Chatswood West man has been charged following a police investigation into alleged online child grooming.
Manna Bread is being cleared out
Manna Bread on Burns Bay Road looks to be closing for good.
On Wednesday evening (4 November) a reader sent us photos of the shop with its shutters up and the fitout being ripped out....
Lost Lane Cove pets now head to Kurnell, not Blacktown
Lane Cove's lost pets used to go west to Blacktown. Now they're heading to a new pound at Kurnell.
Bus industrial action could delay Lane Cove services from Wednesday
Lane Cove buses may be delayed or cancelled from Wednesday 4 November as drivers take industrial action.
Willoughby softens Leisure Centre parking plan after netball pushback
Willoughby Council has watered down its Leisure Centre parking plan after netball pushback. Here’s what changes for the 2027 season.
Tambo Scouts Christmas trees on sale soon
1st Tambourine Bay Sea Scouts are selling fresh Christmas trees again this year.
Man charged over brush turkey arrow attacks in Cremorne
A man has been charged after brush turkeys were allegedly shot with arrows and ball bearings in Cremorne over 18 months.
Smart glasses bans spread across North Shore, Lane Cove yet to act
North Sydney and Mosman have banned smart glasses from council facilities and Willoughby is next. Lane Cove has been silent.
Manna Bread closed for now on Burns Bay Road
An update on Manna Bread’s shutters, after followers say it’s the owners’ usual annual trip home, not a closure.