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.
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...
National Road Safety Week: Take the Pledge | 17 to 24 May 2026
This week, from 17 to 24 May 2026, is National Road Safety Week.
This year, organisers are asking Australians to take a simple but powerful pledge: drive as if your loved ones are on the...
Greenwich’s Kathy Hawkins Named Finalist in NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of the Year
It takes a very special person to volunteer in palliative care, supporting individuals and families with compassion, dignity and care during one of life’s most profound and vulnerable stages.
The NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of...
Could Your Artwork Become the Face of Lane Cove Festival 2026?
In 2025, the Lane Cove Festival transformed Lane Cove into something pretty special.
For weeks, the area came alive with music, art, theatre, installations, workshops and unexpected moments of joy popping up everywhere. It was...
Low‑cost and unexpected ways to keep warm and save energy this winter
Image: Jakub Zerdzicki/Pexels , CC BY
Written by: Niusha Shafiabady, Australian Catholic University
Winter is coming, and the increased cost of living might have you worried about higher energy bills.
Most winter energy advice focuses on heaters...