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.
How to Dispose of Your Real Christmas Tree
As Christmas comes to an end and decorations start coming down, many Lane Cove households are left wondering what to do with their real Christmas tree.
The good news is that real Christmas trees can...
Lane Cove Christmas Lights Winners 2025
Lane Cove truly shone this Christmas, with homes, balconies and streets lighting up the suburb with festive cheer, creativity and community spirit. A huge thank you to everyone who entered, voted, shared our posts...
Lane Cove Christmas & New Year Trading Hours 2025
As Christmas and New Year approach, many Lane Cove locals start asking the same question: what’s open and when?
We’ve pulled together everything we know so far about local trading hours for Christmas Day, Boxing...
Lane Cove Christmas Church Services 2025
At this time of year, ITC is often asked about local church services (particularly if you have Christmas guests who may belong to a different church to you). Here is a list of Christmas...
Keeping Your Home and Family Safe This Holiday Season
In early November, local residents attended a Community Safety Workshop in Lane Cove following several concerning incidents. Police and local community leaders stressed the importance of staying alert, securing homes properly, and reporting suspicious...
Lane Cove Christmas Gift Guide 2025
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Lane Cove! 🎄 Whether you’re hunting for a thoughtful gift, a last-minute surprise, or something special for yourself, our Lane Cove Christmas Gift...
Swap, Steal, Smile: How to Play Sustainable Santa This Christmas
Guest Article by Louisa Limbo, The Lane Cove Toy Library Supervisor/Volunteer(Intro by In the Cove)
We’re excited to share this festive fun from Louisa Limbo, one of the brilliant supervisors at The Lane Cove Toy...
A Happy Start To The New Year For Your Pets
As Lane Cove gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations, Advanced Vet Care Lane Cove has shared expert tips to help keep our furry family members safe, calm and comfortable.
Why New Year’s Eve Is...
Silly Season Guide to Celebrations and Parties
It’s that time of year when we love getting together with workmates, family and friends. If you’ve locked in a date to celebrate but you’re not sure where to go – or you’d rather...
The 2025 Lane Cove Christmas Lights Competition is ON!
Do you go all out at Christmas? Do your neighbours need sunglasses just to walk past your driveway? Do you secretly love the idea of winning something for your festive brilliance.
THEN THIS IS YOUR...