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.

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...

Is your mortgage killing you, or do you want to kill your mortgage?

David Willis from Yellow Brick Road Lane Cove tells us that's completely understandable, and he gets it.  Yellow Brick Road Lane Cove is an ITC Business Supporter. Take it away David ... I show my clients how...

Lane Cove Mother’s Day Dining 2024

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 2024

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...

Term 2 Lane Cove Activities from Toddlers to Teens 2024

Term 2 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. Creative ...

Lane Cove Council Solar Made Simple Workshop 19 March 2024

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Do you want to reduce your household carbon footprint? Come to the Lane Cove Council Solar Made Simple event at the Diddy (aka the Longueville Sporting Club) on Tuesday, 19 March, 2024, at 7 p.m. A team will guide you through the steps and…