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.
The Business of the Lane Cove River
Lane Cove Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Local Historian Brian Scott has researched the Lane Cove River for his book The Business of the Lane Cove River from 1788. The Book will be launched on Monday 13 th February at the Lane Cove Library. ITC caught up with Brian to…
Looking for a Nanny/Babysitter – There’s An App For That
Kids in the Cove Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp It’s that time of the year when nannies and babysitters are in high demand. Finding a nanny or a babysitter can be difficult, whether it’s for after-school pick up, or weekend and evening outings. A former Lane Cove resident…
Lane Cove Week in Review – 6 to 12 Feb 2017
News Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Cover Photo by Alex Sanghukl Welcome to our Lane Cove Weekly Review for 6 to 12 February. It has been a week of hot weather and one heck of a storm. It’s been so hot that the Zooper Doopers were selling like hot cakes in Coles and…
Back to School – Healthy Lunch Box Ideas
Our Health and Wellness bloggers from Body Fusion are back, and they are sharing some healthy ideas for those beloved lunch boxes. It’s that time of year again… BACK TO SCHOOL! We understand that this means busy schedules, early mornings and plenty of extra curricula activities.…
Deadly Cat Virus Re-Emerges in Sydney
Pets Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp A Cat Virus, that has not been seen in Australia for over 40 years, has forced the Blacktown Council’s Animal Holding Facility to close its doors. Stray Lane Cove Council Dogs and Cats, that cannot be reunited with their owners, are taken…
Playgroups in the Lane Cove Area
Are you new to the area and wanting to meet some local families, or have a baby and need to get out of the house and chat to some other parents or carers of little ones? How about going to a playgroup!? Playgroups are beneficial for children, families and communities. We’ve been…
Stately Longueville Home is on the Market – It’s Nirvana
Lane Cove Real Estate Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Nirvana, or 21a Mary Street one of Longueville’s earliest houses is now on the market. Nirvana has been occupied by only three families since it was built in 1898; the Fox family for 68 years, the Sharpe family for 15 and…
Lane Cove is Hot – 6 Top Tips to Cool You and Your House...
This weather has been unbelievable. Heat Records are tumbling. Here are some suggestions to keep you and/or your house cool. Insulation and Ventilation Many of us have insulation, but insulation does not get rid of trapped heat. In fact, some people say their home is actually…
Lane Cove Week in Review – 30 Jan to 5 Feb 2017
News Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Welcome to our Lane Cove Weekly Review for 30 January to 5 February. Lunar New Year Lane Cove came out in force on Friday night to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The very popular Lion Dance was on again. Crowded Buses at the Lane Cove…
Lane Cove Author Publishes Book for Expecting Mums
Health & Wellbeing Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Lane Cove resident and author Alisa Bryce has recently published ‘ Hatch and Dispatch : Tales and Advice From a Midwife’ . The book is co-authored with midwife and her mother Vicki Bryce, who has given birth to three babies…