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.
What’s Happening at Gallery Lane Cove This June 2026
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios is one of those Lane Cove spaces we are genuinely lucky to have.
If you have never been to one of their exhibitions, put it on your list. It...
Gai-mariagal Festival 2026: Local Events You Don’t Want to Miss
The Gai-mariagal Festival is back for 2026 — and there is a fantastic lineup of free events right on our doorstep.
Running from 26 May to 13 July 2026, the festival is held on Cammeraygal...
Vivid Sydney is back tonight and it starts right on our doorstep
Featured image by Tim Cooper on Unsplash
Vivid Sydney switches on tonight, and for Lower North Shore residents, this is the one big Sydney event where geography is genuinely on your side. Finally, something to...
1 in 6 Australians Struggle with Back Problems: Is Your Spine Hiding a Secret?
Written by Dr Nicolas Miller, Chiropractor at Healthspace Lane Cove.
That occasional stiffness after a long day at the desk or the sudden twinge when picking up the groceries might not just be "normal wear...
End of an Era: The Central Park Longueville Tree Sculpture Comes Down
After standing watch over Central Park, Longueville since 2019, the much-loved natural tree sculpture has been taken down.
The timber had degraded and was no longer safe for the public to sit on, climb on...
14 Gay Street Lane Cove North: From 1917 to 2026 – The Full Timeline
The house that Henry Kingsley Guest bought with a 3-pound deposit in 1917 is gone. The 2,801 square metre block in Lane Cove North is now, permanently, bushland.
Here is the full timeline of how...
Lane Cove Council Meeting May 2026
Lane Cove Council's May meeting is on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7pm
How residents can have their say
Residents can write to councillors about any agenda item or issue. If you email [email protected], your email...
Figtree Veterinary Clinic Offers 1 Month Free on Best for Pet Wellness Plan This...
Local pet owners looking for a simpler way to manage routine vet care may be interested in a May offer from Figtree Veterinary Clinic.
This month only, Figtree Veterinary Clinic is offering 1 month free...
Potholes and Road Surface Issues Around Lane Cove? Here’s How to Report Them
As you know, it has been raining a lot lately. Heavy Rain means potholes, and ITC has noticed a few potholes and rough road patches around lately and not just in Lane Cove.
A local...
Do You Have a Piece of Lane Cove Public School History Hidden at Home?
Somewhere in Lane Cove, tucked away in a cupboard, garage, photo album or memory box, there may be a piece of Lane Cove Public School history waiting to be rediscovered.
Lane Cove Public School is...