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25.01.2022 Good luck to everyone involved with the winter sports season, with most sports kicking off this weekend. This means a lot of our sports fields will be busy from this Saturday. If you’d like to check when a sports field is in use you can visit Council’s website https://bit.ly/3e4BSIJ and to check any wet weather notices for the season you can visit our wet weather section of the website: https://bit.ly/3srEy8i.

25.01.2022 HEADS UP: Council's contractor will be spraying for weeds, including Broadleaf and bindis, at Kingsford Smith Oval tomorrow morning Wednesday 7 October. Notification signs will be put out at the major entrances to the Oval on the day, immediately prior to the pesticide application and remain in place until the Oval is reopened for public use later that day. 'No dog' flags will also be displayed at entrances. The public is requested to follow on-site signage and not to use the Oval while spraying is in progress and the 2 to 3 hour window after spraying has finished.

25.01.2022 Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? You can stop looking because we’ve found it! The Lane Cove Gift Card is the perfect present for locals and visitors alike. Help support your favourite local businesses by purchasing a gift card that can be redeemed at more than 75 local stores and restaurants. Gift one to teachers, coaches, friends and your hard-to-buy-for family members! For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/33ujEM0

24.01.2022 Ho Ho Ho! We know many of you look forward to the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree on the first Friday of December. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we’re unable to hold the event this afternoon. Instead, our very good friend, Santa Claus, has a special message for the children of Lane Cove! We wish you all a very happy festive season and if your children would like to join in on the Christmas fun, we’ll be hosting an online Pom Pom Snowman workshop right here on Facebook at 3:30pm today. We also have it on good authority that Santa has clearance to visit houses in Lane Cove this Christmas, you can view NSW Health’s directive: https://bit.ly/2JLdwYM.

24.01.2022 It may be Friday but its Wacky Wednesday in todays story. Sara and Chris read a Dr. Seuss classic for todays Storytime Online. What wacky things can you find in the story? Storytime Online with Lane Cove Library Friday 11 September: Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss Published by Harper Collins Childrens Books

24.01.2022 'Tis the season to be jolly at Kindy Cove! Santa's elves (also known as children and staff) have been busy creating festive decorations using recycled materials and temporarily re-purposing classroom objects. Kindy Cove's toddlers helped sort the bottle caps into different colours before planning their placement on the Christmas wreath. The pre-schoolers made use of pine cones, sticks, bark and cardboard to make decorations, wrap presents and create a fireplace and Christmas tree. Well done Kindy Cove on these wonderful decorations! If you have any green tips for Christmas, why not share your ideas and go into the draw to win a $50 Lane Cove Gift Card? Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ra2EoP

24.01.2022 LATEST NEWS: Riverview residents will have noticed a new footpath on Carranya and Wangalla Roads recently. Council built the footpath as part of the Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP). It looks pretty good to us!

24.01.2022 Join Sydney artist Peita Blythe on Wednesday 21 April for a special workshop focusing on how you can use subjective cartography to explore what Lane Cove means to you. The online workshop includes details on the history of cartography, examples of subjective mapping projects, artistic reflection and inspiration to help you bring your map to life. The workshop is part of Council’s special mapping project that celebrates our community and its unique stories. To get involved, do...wnload your blank map of Lane Cove and illustrate, write, paint or collage the map to tell your story perhaps a map of your favourite places in Lane Cove, your daily commute, memorable moments, the best walks, historical facts, or perhaps a foodie’s guide to the area. Maps are a unique storytelling device and we want your stories of Lane Cove. To register for the free workshop on Wednesday 21 April or to download your blank map, please visit: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/lovewhereyoulive

24.01.2022 JUST IN: Pottery Green Oval is now home to four new swings! The new equipment provides double the fun for local children following replacement of the original two swings. Staff wrapped up the final stage of the install this afternoon, just in time for locals to enjoy this Summer. We thank the community for their patience while this upgrade took place.

24.01.2022 DRESS FOR SUCCESS: Council is excited to team up with Dress for Success Sydney for a free workshop on how to make a great first impression. Join us on Thursday 29 April to learn personal presentation tips and how to present well at an interview. Making a great first impression is based on having the skills and confidence to navigate new situations. The purpose of this workshop is to support women in Lane Cove who are seeking employment to build that confidence. The Dress fo...r Success team will cover a range of ways to make a great first impression in this free workshop. For more information and to book your spot, please visit: https://bit.ly/3tmMN6K Dress for Success is a registered charity run by a small staffed team and a network of volunteers. The organisation believes in building confidence and realising the potential of women to achieve self-sufficiency.

24.01.2022 JUST IN: You can now take a virtual tour of Sirens of Gunnedah at Gallery Lane Cove! This captivating photography exhibition celebrating women from Lane Coves sister city, Gunnedah, NSW is on at Gallery Lane Cove until tomorrow, Friday 11 September but in case you miss it, you can experience the magic from the comfort of your own home. For more information and to take the virtual tour, please visit: https://bit.ly/3lZ3ge5

24.01.2022 ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios is currently inviting Aboriginal artists to apply for a 3-month residency program. This short-term opportunity supported by Council, is open to all NSW Aboriginal artists and includes three months exclusive access to a 12.4 square metre residency space from May - July 2021 to research and develop new work as well as a solo exhibition at Gallery Lane Cove from 30 June - 24 July 2021. This program is a partnership between Lane Cove Council and Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios to commemorate Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Find out more online: https://bit.ly/3uU3DKF

23.01.2022 You can now dive in to Lane Cove's new 50m outdoor pool and grandstand, which were officially opened on Saturday 3 October. In attendance at the opening were Mayor of Lane Cove, Councillor Pam Palmer, Member for North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman MP, Member for Lane Cove, the Hon. Anthony Roberts and BlueFit Ambassador and swim sensation, Ian Thorpe. Check out some of the highlights of the opening in the video below!... To find out more about the new pool and grandstand, please visit: https://bit.ly/34IoJjO #LoveWhereYouSwim

23.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Do you know how Dettmann Avenue in Longueville got its name? The Dettmann name has a very long association with the Longueville area. The connection was already established when Dettmann Avenue was first named in 1891 with the second subdivision of the Tambourine Bay Estate. The first members of the Dettmann family to arrive in Australia were Louis (Carl Frederich) and Caroline Dettmann. Both had been born in Germany and had married in London before their ...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Happy National Wattle Day! You may have noticed bursts of yellow around the area lately and thats because late winter is the time you will see many wattles come into bloom and Sydney Golden Wattle is arguably one of the most showy in Lane Cove. Also known as Acacia longifolia, this plant is quick-growing, hardy and flowers brilliantly. As with many wattles though, it is relatively short-lived. Aboriginal people used seasonal flowering to indicate availability of food and the... movement of wildlife. The local Cameraygal people knew the flowers of Sydney Golden Wattle indicated the arrival of certain fish species such as mullet to the area. This wattle also had many other purposes, such as edible seeds and medicinal uses. Did you know that you can use the leaves of this plant as a soap? Try grabbing a handful of leaves, add a little water and rub vigorously to produce a lather and give your hands a clean! See more

23.01.2022 For today’s Storytime Online with Lane Cove Library, Sara and Chris read Bat vs Poss, a story about sharing and making friends. Enjoy! Storytime Online with Lane Cove Library Friday 9 October: Bat vs Poss Written by Alexa Moses and illustrated by Anil Tortop... Published by Lothian Children’s Books See more

23.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Located on a ridge of the busy Pacific Highway at Greenwich is a small park scarcely noticed by the thousands of commuters who pass it each day. If you stop in its small semi-circular roadway you get extensive views over both the Lane Cove district and the city of Sydney. In the 1930s the site was recognised as ‘a wonderful vantage point, offering unsurpassed panoramic views of the Metropolis and the surrounding countryside.’ Representations were made to C...ouncil and government to acquire the few remaining undeveloped lots in the vicinity for posterity. By 1936, with the urging of the Parks & Playgrounds Movement of New South Wales, three lots were acquired by the state government and one by Lane Cove Council. The site was handed over to council for use as a public reserve. The name Coronation Viewpoint was given to the site in 1938 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. During 1953 further suggestions were made to commemorate the coronation of Elizabeth II as Queen through the addition of a locality indicator. The task was taken up by local groups and sporting bodies who contributed to the cost. On December 12 1954, a plaque was dedicated to record these events and was unveiled by the Mayor Ald. G. O. Venteman. Children from local youth organisations and schools also planted commemorative trees on the day. During World War II, Lane Cove Council had zigzag air-raid trenches dug in a number of locations. Coronation Viewpoint was one of these public sites. The trenches were for motorists, residents or shoppers who may have been caught outside in the unlikely event of an air-raid. In 1965 Coronation Viewpoint Park was awarded a ‘highly commended’ in The Sydney Morning Herald Garden Competition for the small public park category. In addition, the Rotary Club of Lane Cove proposed a plan for the beautification of Coronation Viewpoint as its annual Community Service Project in 1967. The plan included making a focal point for the park which included a fountain. The final design was a combination of sculpture and water, with a ‘flame’ of bronze to give it height and substance. The sculpture was designed by Otto Steen and named the Rotary International Fountain. The overall project was overseen by Loyal G. Figgis of Figgis & Jefferson Architects and was completed in 1968, with the official opening and unveiling by Mayor Archibald W. Mackinnon on 9 July 1968. Images: LHVF_Coroview: Unveiling the commemorative plaque and locality indicator at Coronation Viewpoint in December 1954 by Mayor George Venteman LHVF_rotfount: The Rotary International Fountain at Coronation Viewpoint, 1987

22.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Did you know Mitchell’s Estate in Greenwich is one of the earliest subdivisions in the area? The estate is made up of Mitchell, Robert, Wallace, George, Richard, Harrison and St Lawrence Streets and Lower Serpentine and Upper Serpentine Roads. In 1881 the western side of the Greenwich peninsula was subdivided and offered for sale. It was described as the Reverend Stanley Mitchell’s Estate and totalled 87 allotments of land allotments were valued at 261....Continue reading

22.01.2022 Places are filling fast for our Business Breakfast next Wednesday! Are you a local business owner who’d like free business advice from an expert? Not to mention a free breakfast? Good news! We’re hosting a free Small Business Breakfast on Wednesday 28 April with bestselling author and former Australian Executive Woman of the Year, Catherine DeVrye! Combining baby boomer experience with Gen X energy, Catherine’s content and humour will offer a unique perspective on customer... focus, change and resilience to help you be of better service to your clients, community and yourself. To register your spot, please visit: https://bit.ly/3acjso1

22.01.2022 Not long now until Santa Paws comes to town! With the festive season upon us, the NSW Government is encouraging anyone considering welcoming a new furry family member into their home to ‘adopt not shop’ this holiday season. Visit a shelter or one of the many approved rehoming organisations across the state to find your new best friend and give them a second chance at a furever home. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3gwI4tB

22.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? Lane Cove and Greenwich Libraries have different opening hours this festive season and will resume normal operating hours from Monday 11 January 2021. Greenwich Library will be closed from Monday 21 December to Saturday 9 January. Please note items will not be due between Friday 25 December and Monday 4 January. For opening hours over the festive season, please visit: https://bit.ly/384A7Ig

21.01.2022 As Lane Cove Library continues to celebrate the joy of reading this month, we’re joined by Jillian, Sara and Bronwyn from the Library to read the below award-winning memoirs and travel stories from previous Lane Cove Literary Award Anthologies. A Trip to the Beach by Elisabeth Hanscombe: winner of the Memoir Prize Lane Cove Literary Awards 2014 Fugue State by Tom Williams: winner of the Travel Story Prize Lane Cove Literary Awards 2016 No Taxi to Pakse by Peter Wallace: winner of the Lane Cove Orthodontics Resident Prize Lane Cove Literary Awards 2016

21.01.2022 WASTE-FREE WEDNESDAY: We don’t mean to alarm you but there are only 16 days until Christmas! If you’d like to be a ‘Sustainable Santa’ this year, we have rounded up some tips that may help you have a greener Christmas: Create decorations by reusing materials from previous years Participate in Kris Kringle with your loved ones Provide reusable napkins or napkins made from recycled paper... Avoid plastic plates and if you don't have enough, ask your guests to bring some along If you’re at an outdoors event, take your waste with you and sort into the recycling bins at home Car pool or use public transport to get to your destination Make Christmas cards from recycled materials paper, old calendars etc. Reuse last year’s wrapping paper or buy recycled wrapping paper Wrap gifts in environmental gift packaging materials such as recycled cardboard gift boxes, natural raffia, brown paper and other natural fibres and materials. Remove sticky tape from gift wrap and put paper in the recycle bin Avoid plastic ribbon and instead use fabric ribbon or string to wrap your gifts Don’t forget that Lane Cove Gift Cards are up for grabs for your creative, sustainable Christmas ideas! Simply upload your images of sustainable Christmas ideas to Instagram and tag @lanecovecouncil_ and #LCGreenXmas to enter our challenge. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3nNvVD4

21.01.2022 We hope you are enjoying a slow start to the weekend Did you know Council is currently undertaking a comprehensive wildlife survey throughout the bushland areas of Lane Cove, the first of its kind in more than 20 years! The consultants working on the survey have employed many different methods to observe our local fauna, including bird surveys, spotlighting and the use of anabat recorders, hairtubes and camera traps to track down our most elusive creatures. Wed love to hear about any interesting wildlife sightings in your backyard as these contribute to Councils wildlife database. Simply email your wildlife sightings with photos to [email protected]. Image: @travelling.with.an.open.mind, Wild About Lane Cove entrant

20.01.2022 WASTE-FREE WEDNESDAY: Were excited to have partnered with ClimateClever to support local schools, residents and businesses around sustainability. Council is providing 200 residents with free access to ClimateClevers online tools for a year as part of its Sustainability Living at Home program. Using the Homes App subscription, locals will be able measure, audit and reduce their carbon footprint and utility bills. Schools in Lane Cove can now access our Schools App with a 50...% discount while any Lane Cove resident who misses out on the free access can enjoy 50% discount on the Homes App. In addition to providing locals with tools and data to help them make a measurable impact, Lane Cove has resolved to being at the forefront of community expectations when it comes to sustainability and was the 50th LGA in Australia to declare a #ClimateEmergency. To get involved, please visit: https://bit.ly/32tQk76

20.01.2022 Lane Cove's 50m outdoor pool and grandstand were officially opened on Saturday 3 October, which also marked the beginning of the 2020/21 swim season. In attendance at the opening were Mayor of Lane Cove, Councillor Pam Palmer, Member for North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman MP, Member for Lane Cove, the Hon. Anthony Roberts and BlueFit Ambassador and swim sensation, Ian Thorpe. Check out this video from the opening, which includes the first public races in the pool and a synchronised swimming performance. To find out more, please visit: https://bit.ly/34IoJjO

20.01.2022 Thank you to Lane Cove’s Bushcare volunteers for their important work in 2020! Last week, Council celebrated the important work of locals involved in Lane Cove’s Bushcare program with a Christmas get together. Over the past year, volunteers have given up their time to contribute more than 1,000 hours to both Bushcare and Bush Friends, 650 hours to our Community Nursery volunteers and 350 hours growing 14,000 plants. A big thank you to all involved! Discover more about Lane Cove’s Bushcare Program: https://bit.ly/2YkqkbO

20.01.2022 The 2020 Lane Cove Directory is here! Celebrate everything thats great about living in Lane Cove by exploring the diverse range of incredible community and Council-run initiatives right on your doorstep. To celebrate the launch of the Directory, heres a message from the Mayor of Lane Cove, Councillor Pam Palmer: Like most things in 2020, the Lane Cove Festival has had to adapt its approach and the good news is we have so much to share with you! The Festival Committee has t...aken the opportunity to bring together a range of useful community information about local groups and service organisations to help connect the Lane Cove community. This guide is a sample of what makes Lane Cove such a great place to live there are so many ways to express yourself, share in like-minded activities and seek support from important service providers. Whether you are new to Lane Cove or perhaps now have the opportunity to look at whats on offer close to home, we certainly hope that you find this Lane Cove Directory a handy resource. Behind the scenes, a dedicated group of local volunteers have worked with Council to bring you this fantastic initiative as part of the 2020 Lane Cove Festival. To download your free Lane Cove Directory, please visit Councils website: https://bit.ly/3aW9nuB

20.01.2022 JUST IN: The restorations to the cistern at Carisbrook House are now complete! Built in 1884 and now owned by Council, Carisbrook House is Sydney’s only house museum to capture the middle-class lifestyle of the Victorian era thanks to Lane Cove Historical Society who has curated the interior. The underground cistern dates from the early days of the house and was originally used as a water supply for the residents. To help visitors see the results of Council’s 2014 renovation ...of the cistern, Council recently constructed a cover and viewing platform around the cistern following guidance from a heritage architect. When visiting Carisbrook you can now use the two new accessible walkways and enjoy a clearer view of the cistern and restored pump. The area has also received a lighting upgrade, including improvements for night viewing. Additional signage and photographs will be added next year. These works were supported by funding from the NSW State Government with a Caring for State Heritage Grant and a Metropolitan Greenspace Grant.

20.01.2022 You may have noticed a pink blush forming in the gardens and bushland which announces that Christmas is coming... yes, it's the glorious Christmas Bush or Ceratopetalum gummiferum! The early settlers of the colony of New South Wales certainly recognised this native bush which commonly grows along the east coast. It was enormously popular as a cut flower, with boatloads sent to the markets in December. Another native herald of the festive season is Christmas Bells (Blandfordia... sp), which displays a circlet of striking crimson to yellow flowers in summer. They can still be found scattered at this time of year in Sydney's bushland. These native plants can be grown at home to give your place a distinctly Aussie Christmas feel! Preferring full sun to part shade, both these plants require well-drained soils to do well. Regular watering in dry periods is important, especially to promote flowering. Christmas Bells make an excellent pot plant and Christmas Bush, while it can be slow to establish, is a long-lived shrub providing the perfect Christmas decoration.

20.01.2022 As we countdown the days until Santa Claus visits, we remind residents to keep a 1.5m (roughly one reindeer!) distance from others and to follow advice on wearing a face mask. Please follow advice from NSW Health and monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone with even the mildest of symptoms such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, is asked to come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until a negative result is received. To find a testing clinic or to view the latest updates, please visit the NSW Health website: https://bit.ly/2J7Fnm5

20.01.2022 Its that time of day where you might be thinking about what to have for dinner! Why not try this recipe from Councils Youth Team for Taco Tuesday? Councils wonderful Youth Workers put together a delicious and easy-to-make cookbook for young people during COVID-19 in lieu of their usual Friday night cook-ups. From tacos and toasties to mi goreng and mac and cheese, there are plenty of recipes the whole family will enjoy. Bonus: your kids can help to cook! Download Synergy Youth Centres online cookbook: https://bit.ly/39AcZlr

19.01.2022 Did you know the Greater Sydney region has the highest known density of Powerful Owls anywhere in Australia, supporting 10% of the 6,000 strong NSW population? Council is supporting Birdlife Australias Powerful Owl Project, providing funds to help monitor these threatened owls in Lane Cove, collect ecological data and educate the community about habitat conservation. These birds face many threats including loss of habitat (from urban expansion, tree removal and the recent bu...shfires), exposure to rat poisons, death from car strikes and increasing competition for hollows. These owls need large hollows which only develop in trees over 80 years, which are becoming rarer in Sydney. One of the activities has been to trial a new nest box, designed specifically for temperature-sensitive owl breeding. These have been placed in areas across Sydney including Greenwich. Volunteers are monitoring the current breeding season, but unfortunately we are yet to see any chicks in the nests around Lane Cove. To find out more and to get involved, please visit: https://bit.ly/32tDTIs

19.01.2022 WASTE-FREE WEDNESDAY: Have you visited Lane Cove’s newest Return and Earn facility in Lane Cove West yet? This new bulk container counting facility can count more than 100 containers per minute and provide the refunds on the spot so it’s perfect if you have larger returns! The Little Street Return and Earn facility is still operating as usual for smaller returns. If you’re looking for convenience, you’ve found it because the new facility also offers a home collection service! Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive a 240L bin to fill with eligible containers. Once your bin is full, you can simply schedule a collection - it’s as easy as that! For more information, check out Council’s website: https://bit.ly/3iiu1Hn

19.01.2022 Karen and Sara from Lane Cove Library join us this afternoon to read a selection of award-winning short stories from previous Lane Cove Literary Award Anthologies. This November, Lane Cove and Greenwich Libraries have celebrated Australia Reads and finding joy and inspiration from books. Lucy by Alicia Bakewell: winner of the Short Story Prize Lane Cove Literary Awards 2015 Homeless by Jenny McLaughlin: winner of the Short Story Prize Lane Cove Literary Awards 2016 ... 1,500 Seconds by A’Mhara McKey: winner of the Poetry Prize Lane Cove Literary Awards 2017 Ex by Jean Flynn: winner of the Poetry Prize Lane Cove Literary Awards 2018 If you’d like to celebrate Australia Reads, you’re invited to stop what you’re doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or the children in your life.

19.01.2022 Unfortunately this years family favourite activity, the Big Family Fun Ride, has been cancelled. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes by Committee members and Council staff and the difficult decision has been made to cancel this years event due to COVID-19. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year! In the meantime, if youd like to explore Lane Cove by bike, please visit Councils website for local bicycle routes: https://bit.ly/2Gd867k

19.01.2022 Time to check your dinghy registration! Dinghy numbers are increasing across the local government area and are sometimes stored on sensitive bushland areas or other inappropriate locations. Any dinghy stored along any of Council's public foreshore areas must be registered with Council or risk being impounded. Registration is free owners simply need to complete the Dinghy Tag Application Form at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/boating. Registered dinghies will receive a tag to place on their vessel. Dinghies must be registered by 1 March 2021 any untagged dinghies found after this time may be impounded by Council. If you require further assistance please call Council’s Open Space and Urban Services team on 9911 3555.

18.01.2022 Great news! Lane Cove Library is excited to be hosting a range of online events during September. From repair workshops to conversations with bestselling Australian authors, theres something for everyone. Find out whats on at Lane Cove Library in September by visiting: https://bit.ly/3jfbz3i

18.01.2022 Attention parents: Fun Fridays is back! Singer-songwriter and world music inspired musician, Miriam Lieberman, alongside trio members, Susie Bishop and Lara Goodridge, will be taking you though some songs and instruments from around the world in this interactive Fun Fridays session. Get ready for warm harmonies, playful strings and lots of fun!

18.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? Marine flares have a use-by-date of three years, and penalties apply if they are not replaced before the expiry date. With flare collection no longer available at service centres, registries or maritime sites, local boating enthusiasts may be interested in the Transport for NSW Maritime expired flare disposal collection at Tunks Park Boat Ramp, Cammeray on Monday 30 November from 3:30pm 5:30pm. For more information about flare disposal, please visit the Transport for NSW website: https://bit.ly/2Iw5xyx

18.01.2022 Do you know someone who needs a hand with mowing their nature strip lawn or with putting their bins out? Council provides services for those residents who are unable to maintain the nature strip adjoining their property and for those residents who may be physically unable to take their bins to the kerbside. For more information, including the eligibility requirements, please visit: https://bit.ly/3lWuhPD

17.01.2022 Happy National Recycling Week! It’s time to celebrate Lane Cove’s 2020 recycling wins and we couldn’t let the below stats go to waste (pun intended): This year alone, - 1,226,325 containers were returned at the Little Street Return Vending Machine (RVM)... - 113 tonnes of scheme materials were returned at the Little Street RVM - 113 cubic metres of waste saved from landfill, which is equivalent to 1,636 full wheelie bins - 1,183 kilolitres of water saved, which is equivalent to more than 0.37 Olympic swimming pools - 169 tonnes of Co2 saved, which is equivalent to taking 41 cars off the road Well done and a big thank you to all residents who have recycled their containers this year. Don’t forget, if you have bulk returns, you can visit the new Return and Earn facility in Lane Cove West. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3kqrBHM

17.01.2022 It’s your last chance to enter the public ballot for The Canopy Celebration! Council is providing the community with a special series of free performances on as we debut The Canopy stage with some of the best music in the business. On Sunday 29 November there will be three performances featuring Australian music journeyman DIESEL, The John Morrison Band with special guests James Morrison & Jacki Cooper as well as popular children’s act ‘Splash Dance’. To make sure this event ...is COVID-Safe, Council is issuing tickets via a public ballot as numbers are strictly limited. Tickets are free with preference given to Lane Cove residents. Entries in the ballot are open until tomorrow, Sunday 22 November. To find out more and to enter the public ballot, please visit: www.thecanopylanecove.com.au

16.01.2022 JUST IN: Weve turned on the power to the new BBQs in Stringybark Creek Reserve in Lane Cove North. Its the perfect place to have a picnic before or after you enjoy a bushwalk along Stringybark Creek. The Harry Howard Bushwalk starts from this reserve and at this time of year, youll come across the brilliant yellow Toothed Guinea Flower (Hibbertia dentata) amongst the greenery. For more details on how to take the walk, download Councils free Bushwalks Around Lane Cove Guide: https://bit.ly/3hBT1Jr

16.01.2022 If 2020 has taught us one thing, its to expect the unexpected. As a participating Council in the Resilient Sydney program, we are collaborating with councils across Sydney to help support residents to become more resilient to disasters. As a part of the Australian Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Week we are encouraging residents to prepare for emergencies by following these three steps: 1. Create an emergency plan; 2. Use a survival kit checklist; and 3. Download the Get Pr...epared app by the Australian Red Cross Disasters, such as storms and fires, can easily take anyone by surprise and by completing the above three steps you can make it easier to start the recovery process. For more information, including how to put together Grab and Go bags for pets, please visit Councils website: https://bit.ly/31TETH1 #GetPrepared #EmergencyPreparednessWeek

16.01.2022 It’s your last chance to register with Lane Cove Library for a meow-gical conversation about best-selling author Belinda Alexandra’s new book, The Divine Feline! We're not kitten around when we say this is an online event not to be missed. The Divine Feline celebrates the special bond between women and their cats. It discusses their relationship throughout history, solving some behavioural and philosophical issues in a whimsical and practical way. If you're looking for the purr-fect way to spend a Thursday afternoon, register now for the 26 November event: https://bit.ly/39c75ZM

15.01.2022 JUST IN: Ho Ho Hopefully you enjoy The Christmas Bauble, a sculpture by artist Stephanie Powell this festive season. Installed in the Plaza today, the artwork aims to create awareness about excess waste this Christmas season. The bauble features upcycled materials and aims to inspire locals to make positive changes for the environment this Christmas. If you head over to our Instagram page you can also share your Green Christmas Tips and be in the running to win a Lane Cove Gift Card! #LCGreenXmas

15.01.2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Lane Cove! The Christmas tree in the Plaza and a giant present at The Canopy are in their places for the festive season! This year, we invite you to join us for a jolly good Christmas season with our free program of activities now available to view online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/christmas. Win prizes with our sustainable Christmas competition, give back through the Tree of Joy or join in on various workshops for all ages. For more information about Christmas in Lane Cove, please visit: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/christmas

15.01.2022 Are you planning a New Year clean out? Lane Cove produces more than 1,000 tonnes of landfill waste each year in bulky kerbside collections alone. To help reduce this number, you might like to list your unwanted household items on sites such as Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace or donate them to charity stores or places such as The Bower Re-use and Repair Centre.

15.01.2022 LATEST NEWS: Rate notices can now be delivered electronically! We are encouraging residents to make the switch to receive your rates notice direct to your email inbox. There are two online registration options to choose from so you can select the most convenient method for you. For more information and to register your details, please visit: https://bit.ly/3gs4c6L

15.01.2022 You’re invited to Dinner with the Owls, an online event which is guaranteed to be a real hoot! Join us for a chat this Thursday 15 October about the Sydney Basin Powerful Owls with Dr Beth Mott. Discover what these birds have been up to lately, how well the 2020 breeding season has gone and some of the challenges our urban Powerful Owls are facing. Get the latest news on current research around rodenticide and corridor building and an update on the Brisbane Powerful Owl Project. To find out more and to book your spot, please visit: https://bit.ly/3n7qXl3 Photo credit: R. Jackson

15.01.2022 Merry Christmas Lane Cove!

15.01.2022 Did you know Water Wise Guidelines have now replaced level 1 water restrictions? From Tuesday 1 December, you can now use drinking water to: Water lawns and gardens before 10:00am and after 4:00pm using a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, sprinklers or standard watering systems Water new turf and gardens at any time for up to 28 days Water lawns and gardens with drip irrigation systems or 'smart water systems' at any time... Top up pools and spas to replace water lost through evaporation Fill new or renovated pools and spas Wash vehicles with a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle or high pressure cleaning equipment Clean buildings (including windows, walls and gutters) with a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle or high pressure cleaning equipment Cool people and animals. Restrictions still apply, which means you are unable to: Allow water to run off onto hard surfaces Leave taps and hoses running unattended Allow pools or spas to overflow when being filled. For more information about the guidelines, please visit Sydney Water: https://bit.ly/3g5syF4

14.01.2022 LATEST NEWS: Council encourages residents to follow the latest NSW Health advice and to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks from home on Thursday 31 December. In recent years Council has been providing infrastructure to support the NSW Police operations at harbour foreshore vantage points including Manns Point, Greenwich. Following the NSW Government’s advice to stay home, Manns Point NYE is cancelled. Council’s road closure will remain in place to restrict access and allow only residents and guests to their home into the area. You can find out more about the road closure on Council’s website: https://bit.ly/38FV3Wp

14.01.2022 To celebrate NSW Seniors Festival this April, we asked Lane Cove residents to submit photos of people over the age of 55 as an opportunity to capture older people's stories and experiences in a positive way. We now need your help to find this year’s People’s Choice Award! To view all the images and to cast your vote, please visit Council’s website: https://bit.ly/2RFGbml We look forward to sharing the award winner with you soon!

14.01.2022 Short on time and looking for a Christmas gift that everyone will love? Head to The Canopy from 11:30am 2:30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week or next Wednesday 23 December to purchase a Lane Cove Gift Card! Conveniently sold at the top of the escalators, all the hard work has been done for you so you can grab, go and give a Lane Cove Gift Card to your loved ones while staying nice and dry! The card is also on sale at a number of local retailers - for more information, please visit: www.lanecoveshopping.com.au

14.01.2022 It’s time for a Festive Fun Friday! Join Bronnie from ‘Create with US’ for a DIY pom pom making workshop. Bronnie will show you how to make a pom pom from scratch and put it together to make your very own snowman to pop on the tree or tie onto your school bag. Enjoy!

14.01.2022 JUST IN: Bringing a dash of theatre to Eat Street on Birdwood Lane is French-inspired venue Garcon officially opening this weekend! Whether you head along on Saturday morning for a dash of coffee, stop by and watch the mesmerising steam that rises as the crepe batter hits the pan or settle in later on and enjoy the sound of the ice cubes rocking back and forth as your cocktail is being prepared - you'll be hard pressed to find a time of the day not to drop in. For details of opening times and their special opening day coffee offer, visit The Canopy website: https://bit.ly/2SE70EH

13.01.2022 This week, we’re celebrating NAIDOC Week and the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the Cameraygal People as the Traditional Custodians of Lane Cove and pay our respects to the elders past and present. To celebrate NAIDOC Week, you’re invited to visit a special exhibition, ‘Dyarra Murrama Guwing (The Sun Setting Red)’ at Gallery Lane Cove until Saturday 5 December and join in on a panel discussion with the artist...s this Saturday 14 November. For kids, we’re joined by Jess from Koori Kinnections for a fun and interactive workshop about Aboriginal tools, weapons and the traditional uses of plants. You’ll even learn how to make a paperbark canoe! For more information on Lane Cove’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, please visit: https://bit.ly/2Uj07ZW Image: photographic work by Barbara McGrady. Image courtesy of the Artist.

13.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY: Council is seeking the communitys feedback on the following two consultations: - Longueville Park Playground Upgrade: consultation closes Monday 7 September 2020 - Draft Asbestos Policy: consultation closes Friday 9 October 2020 ... To find out more about each of these consultations and to have your say, please visit: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay

13.01.2022 Today we pay tribute to and remember all those who sacrificed their lives in service to their country. At 10:45am, we will be hosting a Remembrance Day service here on Facebook for those who wish to join. Here at Lane Cove, we honour those locals who lost their lives in World War I with an Honour Roll at the Lane Cove Council Civic Centre. We also marked the Armistice Centenary in 2018 with more than 20 street signs adorned with red poppies. These streets and places are named after people with a connection to WWI. To discover more, listen to the Lane Cove Remembers audio guide: https://bit.ly/2TZviIe

13.01.2022 It’s Peanut Butter Jelly time for Lane Cove! Lane Cove local, Adam Cheers, is opening his Peanut Butter Jelly venue tomorrow, Thursday 15 October! The Canopy’s newest venue is a celebration of street food, infusing flavours inspired by different cultures from around the globe. Featuring OG favourites from their sister venue in Manly plus a new and exciting breakfast and lunch menu, there’s plenty to enjoy, including classic smashed avo with a twist, and fried chicken and waf...fles! Enjoy your meal with one of their signature infused cocktails, such as the Peanut Butter Salted Caramel Espresso Martini, as you listen to old-school funk and hip hop and enjoy the local street art displayed throughout the venue. Peanut Butter Jelly is open for breakfast and lunch 7:00am - 4:30pm, 7 days a week, and dinner 5:00pm til late Wednesday Sunday. For details and booking information, please visit www.thecanopylanecove.com.au

13.01.2022 WASTE-FREE WEDNESDAY: In case you missed it, Council was the recipient of an Excellence in the Environment Award! The LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements by NSW councils in managing and protecting the environment each year. Lane Cove’s project had resulted in a 75% reduction in illegal rubbish dumping outside multi-unit dwellings and as a result we won the Excellence in the Environment Award Behaviour Change in Was...te Division B Category. The Award is recognition for the positive waste management outcomes delivered by Council and the positive contribution of the community. Thank you to the community who have helped reduce illegal dumping in the area! Find out more: https://bit.ly/3loWBJI

13.01.2022 HEADS UP! Night works are commencing tomorrow, Tuesday 6 October, at the Burns Bay Road/Tambourine Bay Road intersection. The work is expected to take one week and there may be changed traffic conditions during this time. All effort will be made to minimise disruption and noise. For more information on this intersection upgrade, please visit Council’s website: https://bit.ly/33lH4Uk

12.01.2022 Have you had a chance to look at the colourful banners in Lane Cove Plaza yet? These works of art are a part of Councils annual Childrens Art Project, where the vibrant and active community of Lane Coves students contributed to the creation of these eye-catching banners. Exploring the theme Celebrate Lane Cove, the children have depicted elements of Lane Cove they think is worth celebrating using words, symbols and imagery. Make sure you drop by Lane Cove Plaza this September to check out these masterpieces for yourself!

12.01.2022 Attention local businesses! You’re invited to join us for a free Business Breakfast featuring Catherine DeVrye on Wednesday 21 October. Catherine delivers the energy of Gen Y and the experience of a baby boomer. She is a best-selling author, winner of Australian Executive Woman of the Year, a Thought Leader in the Australian business community and a small business owner for over 20 years. This Lane Cove-tailored presentation is not to be missed and will focus on Small Busines...s Resilience in a local context. Catherine will bring the latest theory and research to life through practical, common sense examples. She will also share some inspirational personal stories of resilience. To ensure this is a COVID-safe event, numbers are limited in the Terrace Function Room, however, we are also live-streaming the event so you can attend virtually if you would prefer. For more information and to register your spot (in-person or virtually), please visit: https://bit.ly/30qu5yC

12.01.2022 Did you know that The Canopy is home to a range of features that promote an inclusive community? Of note is Lane Coves first Changing Place, a change facility with an adult change table, hoist, shower and peninsula door, which allows people with high support needs to fully participate in the community. There are just 136 of these facilities in Australia and The Canopy Changing Place (at the northern end of P1) is the only one available in a public space on the North Shore. ... In addition, there are bicycle end of trip facilities and racks at the northern end of P1, along with accessible toilets at each end of the park level of The Canopy. The amenities closest to the childrens playground also feature a Parents Room complete with nursing chairs and baby change facilities. All connections to, and pathways throughout, The Canopy are at accessible grades, a huge improvement on the previous open-air car park which had a significant slope and limited pathway connections. This includes all paths around the playgrounds, which also includes a Sway-Fun Glider which can accommodate wheelchairs and walking aids. The Canopy Car Park includes disabled, Seniors and Parents with Prams spaces located across the four levels of the underground car park which is supported by travelators and lifts to bring visitors to the retail and park levels. Find out more about The Canopy: www.thecanopylanecove.com.au

12.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY: As we continue to celebrate 125 years of Lane Cove Council, we wanted to share with you the history of one of Lane Coves most loved buildings, The Living and Learning Centre! Formerly known as the Seniors Centre, the centre has a rich history with several name changes to reflect its varied use within the community for the past 90 years. On Saturday 5 May 1923 a large crowd gathered to see the laying of the foundation stone of the Lane Cove Soldiers War M...Continue reading

11.01.2022 This summer will be one for the books! Join Lane Cove, Mosman and North Sydney Libraries for the Holiday Reading Challenge for adults or the Summer Reading Club for kids. Combat the ‘summer slide’ and keep up your reading during the holiday break throughout December and January for your chance to win great prizes! For more information and to register, please speak to a Librarian at Lane Cove or Greenwich Libraries, or visit: https://bit.ly/3q0raIc.

11.01.2022 You're invited to join us for a Red Ribbon Luncheon to support World AIDS Day next Tuesday 1 December. Pop on a red outfit, cook up a red-themed meal and join us for an online Red Ribbon Luncheon with Paul Caleo from Positive Life NSW. Paul has lived with HIV since 1988 at the age of 29 years. He has spent time living in the outer metropolitan area of Sydney as well as the far north coast of NSW and has a strong interest in outreach and the interests of rural and regional pe...ople living with HIV. World AIDS Day is a day for the community to show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died of AIDS-related conditions or other conditions associated with HIV. For more information, including some delicious red-themed culinary suggestions, please visit: https://bit.ly/2ItapnM

11.01.2022 Youre invited to celebrate and explore the community and Council-run initiatives that make Lane Cove such a special place to live with our Lane Cove Festival Directory! Watch this video for a sneak peek of the Festival Directory and download your free copy: https://bit.ly/3hP3dPQ

10.01.2022 Were nearly half way through the month and we need your help to meet our goal of 2,066 pieces of litter picked up in September! Pick up litter this month and log how many items you picked up and where for your chance to win a Lane Cove gift voucher! Prizes will be given for: The most items picked up by an individual; The most items picked up by a group or family; and The most unusual item found. ... Dont forget - we would love to share any before and after images of the area you cleaned, or images of the litter collected, to inspire others to make a difference too. Please post before and afters on Instagram with #2066LitterChallenge and tag @lanecovecouncil_ To find out more, please visit: https://bit.ly/2ZjeZKR

10.01.2022 Spring is officially here, which makes it the perfect time to visit Mindarie Park! The final two stages of Mindarie Park in Lane Cove North are now complete providing a variety of sports and play equipment for residents to enjoy. The latest additions to Mindarie Park include a timber and ropes obstacle course, rain garden, multi-use games area, a large turf area, amphitheatre and performance area as well as two new picnic shelters, BBQs, bubblers and accessible picnic settings. In addition to stage one of the park which features an all-inclusive playground, the completed park now provides 6,300 square metres of open space. You can even grab a coffee and something to eat from Pick Me Up Caf each weekend!

10.01.2022 Have you seen the new Community Noticeboard outside Lane Cove Library? Council installed this new noticeboard last week, which locals will notice is much more streamlined than the previous arrangement. Community members are welcome to put up notices on the side closest to the Plaza with notices being removed on the first Monday of every month.

10.01.2022 Have you considered what it's like to be a young person in 2021? Now is your chance! To celebrate Youth Week this week, we’re excited to share ‘I am Lane Cove’, a project developed by Lane Cove’s Youth Team that aims to highlight the realities and perspectives of young people in 2021. Questions that young people have answered in this video have been selected from questions sent in by the Lane Cove community.

10.01.2022 IT’S A-BOAT TIME! Two barges are currently on-site at the 12ft Skiff Club to help rebuild the areas destroyed by fire in 2018. Works are well underway coring holes and adding sleeves in preparation for pouring the concrete piles in the coming month or two. During winter the boardwalk decking will be installed and construction will start on the boat shed and dinghy storage. The works have been scheduled during the off-peak season for the club and completion is expected in Sept...ember in time for the start of the sailing season. Council has provided temporary storage facilities since 2018 and has worked together with the club on the design of the upgraded facility. The project is being delivered by Council using proceeds from insurance as well as grant funding under the NSW Government’s Transport (MIDO) program.

09.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has downloaded and read the Lane Cove Festival Directory over the past few weeks! Like most things in 2020, the Festival had to adapt its approach and the good news is that the Festival Committee has brought together a range of useful community information about local groups and service organisations to help connect the Lane Cove community. This guide is a sample of what makes Lane Cove such a great place to live there are so many ways to express yourself, share in like-minded activities and seek support from important service providers. Hard copies of the Directory are still available at Councils Civic Centre and Lane Cove Library or youre welcome to download your free copy from Councils website: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals

09.01.2022 YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! We’re dreaming of a green Christmas Make a difference this festive season and go green for Christmas in Lane Cove! Did you know four out of five Australians have revealed they have received a present they didn't want, with 14% of people admitting to throwing away these unwanted gifts? On top of this, the silly season often involves waste from festive food, paper, electronics, plastics and gift wrapping. We're asking Lane Cove locals to share their sustain...ability ideas and help inspire others to think twice this Christmas. Simply upload your images of creative, sustainable Christmas ideas to Instagram and tag @lanecovecouncil_ and #LCGreenXmas to enter our challenge. Lane Cove Gift Cards are up for grabs for the most creative sustainable Christmas idea, the best re-use of materials and the judge's favourite. For more information, including terms and conditions, please visit: https://bit.ly/2UZLgEk

09.01.2022 ‘HOT’ OFF THE PRESS TICKETS: We have a small allocation of final tickets to our exciting performances at The Canopy later today. Gates open at 3:30pm for a 4:00pm - 5:30pm show with The John Morrison Band featuring James Morrison and Jacki Cooper. If you’d like to join us for DIESEL our gates open at 6:30pm for 7:00pm kick-off which wraps up at 8:00pm. If you live in Lane Cove and would like to join us then please DM Council’s Facebook page by 2:30pm, first in, best dressed as there’s only a limited number available. We will reply to your DM with details to register for tickets, you must have a ticket to attend due to COVID-Safe measures.

09.01.2022 Do your little ones love elephants? Join in for todays Storytime Online with Sara and Chris from Lane Cove Library as they read One Elephant Went Out To Play by Sanja Rescek. Storytime Online with Lane Cove Library Friday 4 September 2020: One Elephant Went Out To Play By Sanja Rescek... Published by Childs Play See more

09.01.2022 We’re gearing up for the warmer months with works underway at local ovals. Cricket season is nearly here and Council workers were busy getting the pitch ready this morning at Pottery Green Oval. Over at Kingsford Smith Oval, the trial of the chicane gates begins on Monday 19 October. The gates at the oval will be opened on weekdays from 7:30am 3:30pm.

09.01.2022 LATEST NEWS: Do you know someone making a positive difference in Lane Cove? Or perhaps a local organisation which should be recognised for its contribution to the community? Nominate them now for a Lane Cove Citizenship Award! Our Citizenship Awards acknowledge the contributions made by Lane Cove locals who have enhanced the quality of life in our community. Council encourages you to nominate members of the community who you think are worthy of an Award. Nominations can be submitted via the online Citizenship Awards Nomination form until Friday 26 February 2021: https://bit.ly/2IxwMZC

09.01.2022 Lane Cove’s Dementia Café is back! The Dementia Café is a weekly social gathering for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends held at NiBu Café from 10:00am 12:00pm. Come along tomorrow, Tuesday 15 December, Tuesday 19 January 2021 and weekly every Tuesday from 2 February 2021 for this gathering. Bookings are not required and food and drinks are available at your own expense. For more information, please contact Council’s Seniors and Disability Officer on 9911 3593.

09.01.2022 If you're using the ticketless car park at The Canopy, a reminder that P1 is 1 hour free express parking or you can proceed to other levels for up to 3 hours free parking. Entry is free if you enter after 6:00pm. If you've visited Market Square or The Canopy car parks and aren't sure if you have overstayed, you can visit www.lanecoveparking.com.au to check. Simply enter your licence plate details and any outstanding fees for the past three days will be displayed. You can then pay online and avoid receiving a fine. We also remind you to follow advice on wearing a face mask in public. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.

08.01.2022 WOOD YOU LOOK AT THAT: Our trees have arrived so that planting can get underway in Longueville this week! Be-leave it or not, more than 300 trees will be planted as part of our Connecting Street Canopy Corridors project to help create more shade and reduce heat in the suburb as well as providing habitat connections for wildlife. Funded by the Greening our City Grant through the Department of Planning Industry and Environment, each tree has been chosen specifically for the location, taking into consideration the width of the verge, soil condition, views from adjacent properties, winter sun access, powerline proximity and has been guided by Lane Cove’s Street Tree Masterplan. For more information, please visit Council’s website: https://bit.ly/3thGrWg

08.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY: You may have noticed line markings down at Bob Campbell Oval we have marked out the area to show where the proposed sportsfield and off-leash areas would be based on the Draft Masterplan which is now on exhibition. Over the next six weeks Council is keen to hear community feedback on the draft plan for the oval which includes features such as a synthetic sportsfield, enclosed off-leash dog area, new fitness track, netball training court, new playground and BBQ picnic area, 50 space (approx) car park, Shared User Path and amenities building. For the full list of features as well as details about the online survey, drop-in sessions, FAQs and submission details, please visit Councils website: https://bit.ly/32CSkLF

08.01.2022 ANZAC DAY: You're invited to join us for an ANZAC Day service on Sunday 25 April at The Canopy. Please join us at 7:15am with the service commencing at 7:25am. There are no tickets required for this event and recent exemptions mean that those attending the service are not required to check-in. We still encourage locals to arrive early to help reduce any crowding and where possible to check-in using the Service NSW app. Seating will be available for service personnel and their families. Free parking is available in Little Street, Market Square and The Canopy car parks. Wet weather updates will be made on Council’s website: https://bit.ly/3v39rBF

08.01.2022 JUST IN: The 2020 Childrens Art Project is currently being installed in the Plaza! This year, local students have contributed to the creation of these colourful and eye-catching banners, which all explore the theme Celebrate Lane Cove! From today, youll be able to check out these masterpieces for yourself in the Plaza. Well done and a big thank you to the following: Bela Babes, Blossoms Lane Cove Childcare, Cubbyhouse Child Care Centre, Guardian Childcare & Education, Happy Kids Early Learning, Jennys Kindergarten, Kindy Cove, Lane Cove Montessori, Lane Cove Montessori Academy Child Care Centre, Lane Cove Out Of School Inc, Lane Cove Scout Group , Lane Cove West Montessori Academy Childcare Centre, Meeting House Inc, Nickys Kids Town, Possums Corner Child Care Centre and Stringybark Day Care.

08.01.2022 WASTE-FREE WEDNESDAY: Did you know approximately 25% of festive food ends up in the bin? Help us reduce food waste by using reusable containers this festive season. You’ll get leftovers for the next day (a Christmas ham and cheese toastie sounds pretty good to us!) and you’ll help to reduce food waste at the same time so it’s a win-win! If you have any green tips for Christmas, why not share your ideas and go into the draw to win a $50 Lane Cove Gift Card? Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ra2EoP

07.01.2022 FRIDAY FACT: Did you know it can take up to 150 years for tree hollows to become large enough for birds and mammals to use for their home? This tree on Burns Bay Road had become a hazard so rather than cutting it down, Council recently removed the limbs to make it safe for the community and for Lane Coves wildlife. Hollows are vital for birds and animals to nest, raise their young and shelter so were pleased to be able to provide a new home for our local wildlife.

07.01.2022 Did you know Lane Cove Library has its own app? You can download the app to your phone or tablet to: Search the catalogue and reserve items Find and book Library events Check your Library account and link other family members cards... Save your Library barcode to your phone and use it when you borrow Scan the ISBN of any book and check to see if it is held in the Library You'll also find links to: Other Shorelink Libraries eBooks and online databases To download the app, go to your app store and search for Lane Cove Library. (You can also find the QR codes on the touchscreen in the Lane Cove Library foyer). Sign in by scanning your Library card barcode or type in the number beginning X020...and your pin or password.

07.01.2022 The Lane Cove Gift Card is loved by hundreds of local shoppers each year and now you can add your loved ones to the list! Redeemable at more than 75 local stores and restaurants, the Lane Cove Gift Card is the perfect present for your hard-to-buy-for family members, friends, coaches or teachers! Support your favourite local business and give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas. Find out more: www.lanecoveshopping.com.au

07.01.2022 Last Friday, Council installed solar-powered cameras in two nest boxes in Ventemans Reach and it looks like a ringtail possum and a crimson rosella have already made themselves at home! Did you know most wildlife need tree hollows for shelter but trees can take 100 or more years to develop hollows? Where natural hollows are limited, nest boxes can be installed to help the local wildlife. For more information on nest boxes and how to build your own, please visit: https://bit.ly/3kNynHM

06.01.2022 The agenda for the Council meeting on Monday 19 April is now available online: https://bit.ly/3ic4MHz. Members of the public are invited to attend the public forum at the meeting, commencing at 7:00pm. To ensure the meeting is COVID-safe, seating will be made available for a maximum of 30 people. If you’d like to attend the meeting, please register online before midnight on Sunday 18 April: https://bit.ly/2QuQgC0. The first 30 registered attendees will be permitted entry into the Council Chambers. For more information, please visit Council’s website: https://bit.ly/2QuQgC0

06.01.2022 Pawesome news! We’ve recently been busy re-levelling and re-turfing the dog park at Blackman Park and it’s now open in time for the weekend! It looks like our furry friends are already enjoying the upgrades.

06.01.2022 Its Little Miss Muffet but with a twist for this weeks Storytime Online with Lane Cove Library! Join Sara and Chris as they read this classic nursery rhyme. Storytime Online with Lane Cove Library Friday 18 September: Little Miss Muffet by Barbara Nascimbeni Published by Childs Play

05.01.2022 As we celebrate International Day of People with Disability today, we wanted to let you know about Lane Cove’s Different Degrees Theatre Ensemble. People of all abilities come together every Wednesday evening at the Living and Learning Centre or via Zoom to share their love of performing, storytelling and imagination. Working with a qualified facilitator, the ensemble has been busy preparing their two dances, ‘Fire’ and ‘Water’, which are based around the themes of bullying, ...things they are proud of and things that make them feel scared. These themes were chosen and developed by the performers themselves and they can’t wait to perform publicly in the near future. If you’d like to join the Different Degrees Theatre Ensemble or know someone who might be interested, feel free to email Council’s Seniors and Disability Programs Officer at [email protected]. See more

05.01.2022 Attention business owners! Have you listed your business on Lane Coves online shopping directory yet? To make supporting local businesses easier, Councils online directory www.shoplanecove.com.au features more than 100 local businesses and helps sort them by the type of service they offer. Designed in response to social distancing measures, the site highlights whats on offer for home delivery, online shopping, video services and local pick-up. If youre a local business that would like to list on Shop Lane Cove for free, simply visit www.shoplanecove.com.au, click on the listing section in the website menu and set your information up - it takes less than five minutes. Youll then have your own login to return to the website and update your service and product offerings as often as you like.

05.01.2022 LATEST NEWS: Over the coming weeks, Council will be calling a selection of residents at random to take part in our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday 9 September, calls will be made from 10:00am 6:00pm Monday to Saturday. Residents will be able to provide their valued feedback to Council to help us improve the services we provide. If you do receive a phone call, the survey will take approximately 10 minutes. We thank you in advance for taking the time to participate. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3jZzxjF

04.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Do you know how Amalfi Place in Longueville got its name? Amalfi Place Longueville takes its name from the grand mansion named Amalfi which stood in the area until 1958. The original property was about four acres bounded by William Edward, Mary and Kenneth Streets. Richard Sim, a Sydney flour miller, leased the property from North Shore land speculator, Richard Hayes Harnett in the early 1870s and built a singlestorey sandstone cottage on the site in 1873....Continue reading

03.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Do you have special Lane Cove Christmas memories? 2020 has Christmas looking a little bit different so we thought we’d share some of Lane Cove’s past Christmas traditions with you. As you know, Santa has always been at the centre of community celebrations and particularly for the children in our midst. In 1959 Santa Claus was scheduled to arrive in Lane Cove on a huge decorated float accompanied by the Fairy Queen and her fellow fairies. However in 1968 S...anta had become a little elusive and the Lane Cove Chamber of Commerce had to advertise for Santa to hand out balloons and sweets outside the Lane Cove shops. We can’t forget the lighting of the Christmas Tree celebrations that began in 2005 and the rapturous looks on the children’s faces when the tree lit up. And since at least 1994, who can forget Santa at Greenwich Wharf on Christmas Day? Families gathered for a meal is a common theme for the season and the river has always attracted families for picnics. The Sydney Morning Herald in 1900 recounts that the ‘steamers running up the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers were extensively patronised and the day was a pleasant one for outdoor recreation.’ One suspects that a lazy afternoon was then spent lying on cushions as people watched leisure craft make their way further upstream. Many of us have gathered in the Plaza with candles for the carols since at least the 1990s. In 1898 The Sydney Choral Society made their way along the Lane Cove River singing for the community of Lane Cove and Hunters Hill. It must have been a beautiful sight to behold. Many of our Mayors have spoken about Christmas and its significance to the community. Mayor, Albert Shaw said in 1957, ‘The spirit of joy, friendliness and of goodwill affords abundant opportunities , but to help on those values of human life which, after all, do give meaning to our very existence Will you make a better approach to Christmas this year?’ While Christmas may look different to many of us this year, we hope it’s filled with joy for everyone. Image: Picnics along the river have always been popular at Christmas, circa 1899. (Courtesy A.E.L. Griffith)

03.01.2022 As we continue to celebrate life by Lane Cove River this month, you might like to take yourself on a self-guided walk around the shores of Lane Cove. Spending time outside has a calming and restorative effect on the mind and body and we’re lucky to have so much open space on our doorstep! Council’s Bushland team has put together the following list of river walks for all ages there’s something for everyone! - Manns Point Lookout to Greenwich Baths, Greenwich - Shell Park to ...Greenwich Point, Greenwich - Tambourine Bay Reserve to Warraroon Reserve, Riverview - Burns Bay Reserve, Riverview - Lovetts Reserve: Blackman Park to The Boreen, Lane Cove West Ventemans Reach: Blackman Park to Stringybark Creek Crossing, Lane Cove West For more information about each walk, please visit: https://bit.ly/36hW1H6

03.01.2022 JUST IN: Locals will notice the new Lane Cove Coffee Guide banner was installed on Longueville Road this afternoon. What better way for local coffee lovers to explore the local area than by visiting close to 40 coffee outlets across Lane Cove?! Whether you need a new local for your morning pick-me-up, somewhere close by or something a little different, this guide will point you in the right direction. With handy maps to help you find your way, you will always know where the closest fuelling station is. Checkout the banner on Longueville Road or download your free Lane Cove Coffee Guide from Councils website: https://bit.ly/2FuwdOF

03.01.2022 Santa’s elves have been busy putting up the Tree of Joy in the foyer of Council’s Civic Centre! If you’d like to spread generosity and joy this festive season, please consider taking a tag from the tree and donating an unwrapped gift by Wednesday 9 December at Lane Cove Civic Centre or Lane Cove Library. These gifts will be distributed to local children and families in need. For more information, please contact Council’s Seniors and Disability Programs Officer on 9911 3555.

03.01.2022 Sara and Chris are back this week for Storytime Online with Lane Cove Library. This week they read Red House, Blue House, Green House, Tree House by Jane Godwin and Jane Reiseger. From houses and hats; to flowers and fruit, there are lots of colourful things to explore in this weeks story. Storytime Online with Lane Cove Library - Friday 28 August 2020: Red House, Blue House, Green House, Tree House By Jane Godwin and Jane Reiseger... Published by Affirm Press See more

02.01.2022 Busy little beegood luck with your week ahead Lane Cove! If youd like to see more Lane Cove nature in your day, head over to Instagram and follow our page @lanecovecouncil Image: @dramcelduff, Wild About Lane Cove entrant

02.01.2022 CALL OUT: We want to hear your stories and see the images that reflect your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of our Telling Stories project. The challenges of COVID-19 restrictions have changed the world as we know it and this is an opportunity to record your personal story of how you faced the isolation, the concerns and the difference it made to your lifestyle and your thinking. Open to all ages, you may like to write a story or poem or send us an image abo...ut your COVID-19 experience and well do our best to share it so others can understand what the past few months have been like for different members of the Lane Cove community. To find out more about this special project, please visit: https://bit.ly/31gxnpl Image credit: Kirstin Campbell and Irving Warren

02.01.2022 Merry Christmas Lane Cove! We Ho Ho Hope you have a safe festive season. The Council Civic Centre & Works Depot will be closed from 1:00pm Thursday 24 December to Sunday 3 January reopening on Monday 4 January 2021. In case of emergencies, please call Council on 9911 3555. For waste collection services, please call 1300 655 006.... Please note that waste and recycling collection services remain unchanged over the holiday period, including public holidays. Any documents for Council during this time should be emailed to [email protected] or may be dropped off at the Lane Cove Library. Unfortunately payments cannot be accepted. To view the opening hours related to The Canopy, please visit www.thecanopylanecove.com.au.

02.01.2022 WASTE-FREE WEDNESDAY: Can you guess how many kilograms of litter were removed from our waters during the past financial year? If you guessed 2,065kgs, you are spot on! From 95 HarbourCare clean-ups, more than 2,000kgs of litter were collected by local volunteers. If youd like to get involved in removing waste from Lane Cove, join the 2066 Litter Challenge this month! The aim of the challenge is for the community to collect 2,066 pieces of litter during September and last yea...r, the community collected a whopping 11,889 pieces can we beat it this year?! Wed also love to see any before and after photos of the area you cleaned, or images of the litter collected, to inspire others to make a difference too. Upload your photos to Instagram and tag #2066LitterChallenge and @lanecovecouncil_ For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3bnnYiX Note: these photos were taken at one of last years HarbourCare clean-ups.

02.01.2022 Do you have a hectic schedule in the lead up to Christmas? If you’re running out of time to get your summer reading collection from the Library, why not try Library to Your Door, Australia’s first seamless online-shopping style public library experience? For a small fee, time-poor Lane Cove residents can reserve items and have them delivered directly to their homes. Make this festive season one for the books! For more information, please visit: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/library

01.01.2022 JUST IN: Council is providing the community with a special series of free performances as we debut The Canopy stage with some of the best music in the business. On Sunday 29 November there will be three performances featuring Australian music journeyman DIESEL, The John Morrison Band with special guests James Morrison & Jacki Cooper as well as popular children’s act ‘Splash Dance’. To make sure this event is COVID-Safe, Council is issuing tickets via a public ballot as numbe...rs are strictly limited. Tickets are free with preference given to Lane Cove residents. Entries in the ballot are open until Sunday 22 November. To find out more and to enter the public ballot, please visit: www.thecanopylanecove.com.au