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.
ITC School Open Day and Tour Guide 2026
It's a big decision trying to work out which school your child will attend for primary or secondary school. When ITC was deciding on schools we found the best way was to attend an...
Community Gardens: Where Nature and Community Meet
There’s something magical about growing your own food. The smell of fresh herbs, the satisfaction of a tomato warmed by the sun, but what if you don't have the space for a garden or...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 7th to 14th January 2026
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Term 1 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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Lane Cove – How to Avoid Food Poisoning this Christmas!!!
Don't let your Christmas Festivities be ruined by a bout of Food Poisoning. In the Cove has had many jobs in her life. One of them was working for the Food Standards Authority in...
How to Dispose of Your Real Christmas Tree
As Christmas comes to an end and decorations start coming down, many Lane Cove households are left wondering what to do with their real Christmas tree.
The good news is that real Christmas trees can...
Lane Cove Christmas Lights Winners 2025
Lane Cove truly shone this Christmas, with homes, balconies and streets lighting up the suburb with festive cheer, creativity and community spirit. A huge thank you to everyone who entered, voted, shared our posts...
Lane Cove Christmas & New Year Trading Hours 2025
As Christmas and New Year approach, many Lane Cove locals start asking the same question: what’s open and when?
We’ve pulled together everything we know so far about local trading hours for Christmas Day, Boxing...
Lane Cove Christmas Church Services 2025
At this time of year, ITC is often asked about local church services (particularly if you have Christmas guests who may belong to a different church to you). Here is a list of Christmas...
Keeping Your Home and Family Safe This Holiday Season
In early November, local residents attended a Community Safety Workshop in Lane Cove following several concerning incidents. Police and local community leaders stressed the importance of staying alert, securing homes properly, and reporting suspicious...