Are Our Parks and Play Equipment Too Safe?
Lane Cove Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Recently the Huffington Post reported that some experts in Canada believe their playgrounds were too safe, and should be redesigned to be “riskier” . Apparently research has found that riskier play helps prepare kids for real life…
How Many People Does it Take To Fix A Street Light?
Recently, In the Cove was contacted by a roving reporter, who lives in Murray Street with a request for assistance. The Roving Reporter was...
8 Things to do During Earth Hour in Lane Cove
Community Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp At 8.30pm on Saturday 19 March 2016, homes and businesses across Lane Cove will switch off their lights and electronic devices for Earth Hour. Earth Hour started in Australia and has now gone global. People from all over the world…
Be On the Lookout For These Scams
Safety & Security Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp It can be difficult to spot a scam, and the scammers can be very cunning. There are few scams around at the moment you should look out for. Fake $50 Notes According to recent media reports crime syndicates are flooding…
In the Cove Visits The Repair Cafe
ITC visited the Northside Repair Cafe for some vital fixes to a well loved cherished possession. The Repair Cafe’s motto is don’t throw it out fix it. It’s about breaking the cycle of buy, use, throw out. A repair cafe is a group of skilled local residents who want to fix things…
Lane Cove Your Garage or Driveway Could Make You Money
Traffic & Parking Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Do you have a spare garage or a vacant driveway? If you do, you could be making some money. We all know that parking in Lane Cove is difficult. Spare a thought for the people who work in Lane Cove. There is no place for them…
Bus Attack in Lane Cove – Our Roving Reporters Were All Over it
On Sunday the 13th of March 2016, at around 5pm, the In the Cove Facebook page lit up like a Christmas Tree with Roving...
Home Maintenance – Should you Leave it to the Professionals?
Local Tips & Hints Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Easter will soon be upon us. Yes, it’s an early Easter this year. Did you know that Easter is one of the most popular times of the year to undertake Home Maintenance and DIY projects? In fact, Easter Sunday is the busiest…
Distracted by Your Phone – Watch Out Cars About
Local Tips & Hints Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp ITC often sees teenagers walking around Lane Cove with their headphones in and eyes glued to their phones. You see them on the school buses, in queues in the shopping centre or walking to and from school. ITC particularly…
The Boom Gate Saga – Lane Cove is not alone
Frequent readers of In the Cove may have noticed that ITC is not impressed with the ticketless parking system installed in Lane Cove Market...