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.
Free Live Music Across Two Days as Lane Cove Marks International Make Music Day
Lane Cove Council and the Lane Cove Live Music Alliance will host two free live music events across the weekend of 20–21 June as part of International Make Music Day — the global celebration...
Vibe Football’s Winter Camp Gives Lane Cove Kids Three Days of Football, Fun and...
There are a few points in the school year when most parents can feel things starting to wobble.
The start of the year can be a bit bumpy as everyone gets back into routine, but...
Women & Children First: A Local Cause Worth Backing Before 30 June
This story discusses domestic and family violence. If it raises anything for you, support details are at the end of this article.
The end of the financial year is almost here and every year around...
The Piano’s DJ Ha Debuts With an Orchestra Born in Lane Cove
Some local stories have a way of travelling.
Mosman Symphony Orchestra may now call Mosman home, but its first notes were played in Lane Cove more than 50 years ago.
More than five decades on, the...
Heaters On? Time to Check Your Smoke Alarms
Winter has officially arrived, The heaters are likely out of storage now and the electric blankets are on the beds. All that extra warmth comes with extra fire risk, which is exactly why Fire...
Families Fight To Save Kelly’s Place As Crows Nest Childcare Centre Faces Closure
A much-loved community-run childcare centre in Crows Nest is fighting to stay open, with families warning the area risks losing not just childcare places, but a trusted local service that has supported children and...
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...