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.
Wadanggari Park: Years of Vandalism Culminate in Fire and a Child Struck by Police...
Wadanggari Park in St Leonards is one of the most spectacular playgrounds to open in our area in years. The $43.5 million banksia-themed adventure playground, built over the rail line and opened in late...
Bus Fire at The Diddy: Locals Jump Into Action as Route 261 Bus Goes...
A diesel bus erupted in flames outside The Diddy on River Road West, Longueville on the evening of Saturday 30 May 2026, drawing a swift response from locals who grabbed fire extinguishers and directed...
The Right Space, the Right Village: A Boutique Commercial Opportunity in Greenwich
There's a particular kind of energy to Greenwich Road on a weekday morning. 2H Café is humming, the IGA is doing its thing, kids are streaming into Greenwich Public School, and the neighbouring shops...
Investigation Underway After Child Struck By Police Car
Correction (2 June 2026): An earlier version of this article stated the boy was 12 years old. Police have confirmed he is 9 years old. This article has been updated.
Police have confirmed an investigation...
From The Diddy to Warringah: Lusso Kitchen Continues Its Lower North Shore Expansion
Lane Cove locals will already know Lusso Kitchen well from The Diddy, where it has earned a loyal following in the local club dining scene. Now the team behind it is expanding across the...
Faster Than a Bike, Fewer Rules Than a Motorbike: Is Your Child Ready for...
A teenager doing wheelies in The Canopy... look, we...
Locals Grab Fire Extinguishers As Bus Erupts In Flames Outside The Diddy
As of 4:33pm Sunday 31 May 2026
Eyewitness Account
Sarah Huntley, from Glen Innes, was having dinner at The Diddy when she noticed a glow coming from the rear of the bus and ran inside...
School Holiday Groups With A Purpose: Sydney Speech Clinic’s July Programs Are Back
Planning for the July school holidays? Sydney Speech Clinic's July Holiday Groups are back, with therapist-led programs designed to help children build confidence, communication skills and independence through hands-on activities that feel fun, practical...
A Crêpe-Shaped Hole On Longueville Road: Four Frogs Lane Cove To Close
After eight years of galettes, crêpes and a little slice of Brittany on Longueville Road, Four Frogs Lane Cove will be closing its doors at the end of June.
The much-loved Lane Cove crêperie has...