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.
Lane Cove’s Mother’s Day Guide 2026
Everything you need to spoil Mum without leaving Lane Cove — from special dining experiences to beautiful gifts and pampering treats. Scroll down or jump to a section.
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A Big May at Gallery Lane Cove: Four Exhibitions and a Mother’s Day Workshop
May is shaping up to be a busy month at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios, with four exhibitions, a joint opening night, a Mother's Day workshop and plenty of creative happenings across the...
Lane Cove ANZAC Day 2026: Remembering Arthur John “Nat” Gould, RAN (Retd)
Lane Cove's ANZAC Day 2026 service saw a huge crowd - notably more than previous years with attendees spilling into the Canopy footpaths and playground.
Each year the service is presented each year by Lane...
NDIS slashed and higher health insurance subsidy for over 65s scrapped, in Health Minister...
Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
The government will slash spending in real terms on the National Disability Insurance Scheme over four years, as it undertakes a massive “reset” of the program.
People with lower support needs...
Planning ANZAC Day in Lane Cove? Here’s What You Need to Know for 2026
ANZAC Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026, and across Lane Cove, locals will come together to remember and honour those who have served.
Here is your guide to what’s happening locally and how the...
The Data Centre Boom on Our Doorstep: In the Cove’s Full Coverage
In the Cove has been following the rapid expansion of data centres in and around Lane Cove West since early 2025. Below is a complete guide to our coverage — from the first planning...
Term 2 Lane Cove Activities from Toddlers to Teens 2026
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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Street libraries are quietly popping up all across Lane Cove
A street library is a simple idea: take a book and/or leave a book.
It's a way for the community to share books, connect with fellow readers and give old books a new life. There's...
Last Year: 240kg of Donations for Local Villages. This Year? Even More.
For most of us, a holiday is about escape from work and commitments.
But for one Lane Cove family, travel has become something much more powerful — a way to give back through Vanuatu donations...
From exhibitions to hands-on creativity: what’s happening at Gallery Lane Cove this April
This April, Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios is bringing together both sides of creativity — showcasing local artists and inviting the community to get involved themselves.
A celebration of local creativity
Kicking things off is...