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.

Meet Lane Cove’s Very Own Donald Trump

Local Identities Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp You never know when you will need a Donald Trump impersonator!  You could have a meeting with a Russian Diplomat lined up, you might be building a big wall or you might be stuck in customs.  If you need a Donald Trump…

Lane Cove Council Rejects Proposal for Northwood Aged Care Facility

Community Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Lane Cove Councillors at the February Lane Cove Council Meeting unanimously rejected Pathways Residences plan to build a 130-bed residential aged care facility at 274 and 274a Longueville Road and 4-18 Northwood Road, Lane Cove. This…

Lane Cove Business Round Up February 2017

Welcome to our Lane Cove Business monthly round up of all business happenings during February 2017. If it opened, closed, rebranded, refurbed or anything else, we’ve (hopefully) covered it here! New Businesses/Now Open Lane Cove Business Hub ​Brand new community facilities are…

Stressful Times for Caroline Chisholm Retirement Village Residents

Community Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Residents at Caroline Chisholm Retirement Village in Lane Cove are in a state of limbo after the company operating the village was placed into liquidation in October. It’s puzzling to see a retirement village in liquidation.  If you…

Congrats You’re Now in Charge of Fundraising – What Next???

Lane Cove Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp You know that old chestnut – It was early in the school term, and the call was put out by the P&F committee for new and enthusiastic parents to step up and show their loyalty to the school community and volunteer some (inner) event…

Lane Cove Week in Review – 20 to 26 Feb 2017

News Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Welcome to our Lane Cove Weekly Review for 20 to 26 February. The biggest news of the week is that Grammy Winning Music Superstar Adele was spotted shopping in Kidstuff Lane Cove.  Who says Lane Cove is boring? More Tree Branches Come…

Free Yourself from Frizz!

Hair & Beauty Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Do you suffer from the old ‘frizzy-hair’ affliction? ITC does. This means regular visits to Infinity Hair for a de-frizz. But now – be still my beating heart – the Infinity Hair team tell me they may have the answer to my…

Lane Cove Local Identity Dana Dion – An Artist Inspired by Nature

Dana Dion is a local artist who lives in Greenwich. ITC first met Dana when she and some other talented locals held an exhibition at Gallery Lane Cove. Dana has a new exhibition opening in March. Dana’s Between the Trees will open on 7 March 2017 at Art2Muse Gallery (…

Dividing Fences Can Divide Neighbours

Community Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Does your fence look wonky?  Are you unhappy with your fence?  Is your fence wooden when you want a colourbond fence?  What do you do if you don’t like the fence you share with your neighbour? Disagreements over dividing fences can be…

Is You Water Bill Expensive – Time to Check for Leaks

Sydney Water studies show that at any one time 15% of their customers have a water leak in their home that is wasting water and costing them money. Charles Agnew, Program Leader at Sydney Water said “you can lose a few litres of water an hour from a slow dripping tap and…