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.
Term 3 Lane Cove Activities from Toddlers to Teens 2024
Term 3 is fast approaching! 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.
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Welcoming a New Veterinarian and Introducing Mobile Ultrasound Services: Enhancing Pet Care at Figtree...
Figtree Veterinary Clinic is thrilled to announce the arrival of a new part-time veterinarian, Dr. Clara, and the addition of mobile specialist ultrasound services. These additions mark significant strides in the clinic's commitment to...
Local news At the Touch of a Button – add In the Cove To...
Don't worry about using a search engine to find the In the Cove Website - at the touch of a button, you download an icon on your screen and then go straight to our...
Lane Cove School Holidays Activities – Winter School Holidays July 2024
The Winter School holidays are not far away. We have put together a list of activities that will help you decide on the activities your children may like to undertake during the holidays.
Music &...
Former Lane Cove Locals follow Their Passion for Farm to Fork
Amy and Adam are former Lane Cove locals who fell in love with the NSW Southern Highlands. They had a vision to create something unique using their experience in the hospitality and events industry...
Reflections on Williams Syndrome Awareness
Originally published June 2024. Updated and reshared for Williams Syndrome Awareness Month 2025.
Update from Yumi Kwon - Director of Williams Syndrome Australia (May 2025):
"It's been another big year for our family – thank you...
Burns Bay Dance Studio’s Chelsea Capper STARS of the North
Chelsea Capper is the owner of Burns Bay Dance Studio, and she is continually giving back!
One of her passions is supporting the Cancer Council, and Chelsea regularly participates in the ‘Stars of the North’,...
What is Femina Lane Cove?
Femina Lane Cove opened in September 2023. It is a brand new concept in Lane Cove. They are also ITC Business Supporters, and we asked them to explain Femina Lane Cove.
What is Femina?
Femina is...
Burns Bay Dance Studios Dance For Sick Kids – Get Dancing For A Good...
When a child is injured or diagnosed with a serious illness, the whole family is impacted. Lives can be turned upside down, and families are under enormous emotional and sometimes financial pressure. It can...
Meet Lane Cove Local Audrea Pi – Junior Jivers Playgroup Organiser
Meet Audrea Pi, a local mum of four kids who re-started the Junior Jivers playgroup at St Aiden’s, Longueville after it was closed down due to COVID.
Audrea tirelessly volunteers her time running weekly playgroups...