Renee Merrill-Maxwell

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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 Tradie Guide

Looking for a great local tradie? We know how often locals ask for recommendations, so we’ve pulled together the Lane Cove Tradie Guide to make it easier to find trusted businesses that support our...

Burns Bay Dance Studios Joins National “Dance for Sick Kids” Challenge in 2025

Get dancing to help families with seriously ill children Burns Bay Dance Studios (BBDS), a much-loved part of the Lane Cove community, is once again stepping up to make a difference through movement. From 12–18...

Lane Cove Mother’s Day Dining 2025

You don't have to leave Lane Cove to treat your mum to a special meal.  We have some excellent Lane Cove Mother's Day Dining ideas!!!  If you're looking at some in-home dining options -...

Lane Cove Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2025

You don’t need to leave Lane Cove to find the perfect Mother’s Day Gift. We’ve put together a selection of gifts available ITC (or close by!), so get shopping!  By the way, to make...

Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios May/June 2025 Exhibitions and Workshops

Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios continues to shine a light on exciting Australian contemporary art with a compelling line-up of exhibitions in May/June 2025. From expressive new works by exciting young artists to...

Lane Cove Photographer Wins Emerging Artist Prize for Stunning Water-Inspired Work

If you’ve ever spotted someone crouched beside the water at Burns Bay Reserve with a camera and an intense look of concentration, you may have caught a glimpse of Lane Cove local Clara Chiu...

DJ Personal Training Comes to Lane Cove – Meet Desiree Founder, Owner and...

Meet Desiree, a degree-qualified Personal Trainer, founder and owner of DJ Personal Training.  DJ Personal Training is an established business that has recently relocated from Neutral Bay to a larger personal training studio in Lane...

Lane Cove Public School Hall Official Opening – A Community Milestone

After more than five years of setbacks, delays and challenges, Lane Cove Public School is finally celebrating the official opening of its brand-new school hall. The much-anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on 11th...

Term 2 Lane Cove Activities from Toddlers to Teens 2025

Term 2 is just around the corner! We have put together a list of some local activities for babies, pre-schoolers, primary school students, tweens, teenagers/secondary school kids – in other words something for everyone. ...

Lane Cove School Holidays Activities – Autumn 2025

The autumn school holidays are here and as always, ITC has you covered with a list of activities to keep the kids entertained! Whether you’re after a quick workshop or a full-day adventure, there’s...