Renee Merrill-Maxwell

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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.

8 Tips for Time Poor Lane Covians

Local Tips & Hints Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp We are all busy!! Sometimes it just makes sense to have someone come to you rather than fighting for a car park, navigating broken escalators and dealing with the heat or rain. In the Cove has details of 8 Service Providers…

ANZAC Day Tribute to Flight Sergeant Ronald Mansfield Oakes

Lane Cove Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp The Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch invites a relative of a Lane Cove war hero to speak about their relative.  This year Geoff Oakes spoke about his brother Flight Sergeant Ronald Mansfield Oakes . 102 years ago today, our father – Sapper…

ITC Investigates – Update on Lane Cove Issues

Lane Cove Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to contact In the Cove and ask us to look into local issues.   So here is an update on the latest issues: Lane Cove Public Transport Issues New buses services and a bendy bus was announced…

Huge Open Day – Repair Cafe, Permapatch and Crop Swap

Community Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp The Sydney North Repair Cafe is going from strength to strength and is hosting the Repair Cafe Open day on 7 May 2017.   Last month the Repair Café days made 115 successful fixes!  With the help of their skilled volunteers, the…

NSW State Government Announces More Buses for Lane Cove

Traffic & Parking Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Today, Transport for NSW added two more bus services at the shoulder of the morning peak on Route 294 between Lane Cove West and Wynyard Station. They will also introduce a longer “bendy” bus into the mix at the busiest time…

Lane Cove Car Thefts and Break-Ins

Community Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp ITC frequently receives reports of car break-ins/attempted car thefts in Lane Cove.  Today we were advised about a car break-in at Lane Cove North.  We have noticed the following trends: Tools Being Stolen Recently we received…

Lane Cove Week in Review – 17 to 23 April 2017

News Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Cover Photo: The Life of Bob Sled Instagram Welcome to our Lane Cove Weekly Review for 17 to 23 April 2017. This week we had an electrical fire in a lift, the escalators not working again at Lane Cove Market Square and the last ever…

Lane Cove Mothers Day Gifts 2017 Fab Foodie and Homewares Gifts

Local Business Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp You don’t need to leave Lane Cove to find the perfect Mother’s Day Gift. We’ve put together a selection of gifts available ITC (or close by!), so get shopping! Zjoosh Zjoosh have so many very beautiful gifts for beautiful mums.…

Lane Cove Pedestrian Bridge Lifts Saga Continues

On  Wednesday 19 April 2017 Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a call concerning a fire in a Longueville Rd pedestrian lift’s electrical component panel. Three units attended. ITC contacted OTIS to find out the extent of the damage to the lift.  An OTIS spokesperson advised that…

Mailbox Theft in Lane Cove

Community Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Nearly half of Lane Cove residents live in Apartments.  Usually, apartments have letter boxes which are located in clusters at the entrance of the apartments.  These letter boxes can be easily accessed by non-residents and are…