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.
Be On the Lookout For These Scams
Safety & Security Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp It can be difficult to spot a scam, and the scammers can be very cunning. There are few scams around at the moment you should look out for. Fake $50 Notes According to recent media reports crime syndicates are flooding…
In the Cove Visits The Repair Cafe
ITC visited the Northside Repair Cafe for some vital fixes to a well loved cherished possession. The Repair Cafe’s motto is don’t throw it out fix it. It’s about breaking the cycle of buy, use, throw out. A repair cafe is a group of skilled local residents who want to fix things…
Lane Cove Your Garage or Driveway Could Make You Money
Traffic & Parking Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Do you have a spare garage or a vacant driveway? If you do, you could be making some money. We all know that parking in Lane Cove is difficult. Spare a thought for the people who work in Lane Cove. There is no place for them…
Home Maintenance – Should you Leave it to the Professionals?
Local Tips & Hints Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Easter will soon be upon us. Yes, it’s an early Easter this year. Did you know that Easter is one of the most popular times of the year to undertake Home Maintenance and DIY projects? In fact, Easter Sunday is the busiest…
Distracted by Your Phone – Watch Out Cars About
Local Tips & Hints Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp ITC often sees teenagers walking around Lane Cove with their headphones in and eyes glued to their phones. You see them on the school buses, in queues in the shopping centre or walking to and from school. ITC particularly…
Lane Cove Job Board – Local Businesses Offering Local Jobs
Local Business Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Attention job seekers! Are you looking for a job close to home? Or are you wanting to let locals know you are available to Nanny/clean/house sit etc? One of the great features on our website is the Lane Cove Job Board , where…
National Neighbour Day
Community Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp The National Neighbour Day campaign is held on the last Sunday in March each year. This year National Neighbour Day is the same day as Easter Sunday. So feel free to hold a Neighbour Day Event sometime in late March or early April.…
Introducing the Soundbar – Sexy and Sleek
Local Business Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Mr ITC loves surround sound. The only thing left of Mr ITC’s bachelor life is two huge speakers (that can be seen from space) and they take up way too much space. He does not want to part with them as they were expensive in…
If You Were Paid to Ride to Work – Would You?
Traffic & Parking Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp This morning the traffic network came to a halt with a serious accident on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We asked our ITC Facebook Fans how much this impacted their morning commute. One Facebook Fan told us it did not impact him…
Lane Cove Local Kelly Andersen – Making a Difference One Step at a Time
We love featuring Lane Cove Locals who are making a difference. Today we would like to introduce you to Kelly Andersen. Kelly Andersen, is a Lane Cove local who has a passion for ensuring all young people have access to education – not just those who parents can afford it. In…