Australian Liveability Census
How good is our hood? Here’s your chance to have your say about what it's like to live in Lane Cove. Fill in the Australian Liveability Census survey that captures community values and factors that impact quality of life.
There are also 50 x $100 vouchers to be won!
GreenPower
Lane Cove Council supports switching to a 100% GreenPower electricity plan - it is the best thing you can do for our planet today.
It’s your fastest way to go renewable, even if you rent or live in an apartment.
Shop around. More than 10 providers sell it in Sydney and you can switch in as little as 10 minutes.
Residents who make the switch to a GreenPower plan have the opportunity to be in the running to win a $60 Lane Cove Gift Card!
Contact your electricity provider or shop around for the best deal via the Energy Made Easy website. Some providers call GreenPower different things like PureEnergy or Green Energy.
Find out more and complete our survey to win.
Electrify Everything
Council’s across Australia are working together to encourage their residents to electrify their homes and enjoy the benefits of clean energy.
The grid is getting greener, which means more renewable energy is reaching your home. In NSW approximately 53% of electricity generation comes from renewable sources.
Local e-Waste Drop Offs
Drop off your e-waste close to home to the team at Arnies Recon. Throughout May Arnies will collect e-waste between 7:00am 9:00am at the following locations:
- 4 May - Mann's Point, Greenwich
- 11 May Burns Bay Reserve, Lane Cove
- 18 May - Aquatic Park, Longueville
- 25 May - Blackman Park, Lane Cove West
Acceptable items include TVs, computers, cameras, small kitchen appliances, game consoles and all e-waste accessories.
Sustainability Team Featured in "Your Strata Property" Podcast
Ada Wong, our resilience co-ordinator, and Susan Chen of Willoughby City Council speak to Amanda Farmer in the 'Your Strata Property' podcast and share learnings on the "Meet Your Neighbours” project.
They discuss the drivers behind the formation of the "Meet Your Neighbours" toolkit for apartment residents to build social connections and resilience.
Success on "Meet Your Neighbours" Parties
Many residents took up Council’s offer to host "Meet Your Neighbours" parties. We are committed to providing up to $300 to 50 apartment and street parties this year and 15 “Meet Your Neighbours” parties have been held so far this year for over 500+ residents.
We have been hearing many stories that the parties have encouraged neighbours to get to know each other better. Some parties were so successful that neighbours have already arranged for their next events!
Use the Meet Your Neighbours toolkit for ideas on how to create a friendly and resilient neighbourhood.
Upcoming Events
Free Street Art Cycle Tour
Sunday 28 May, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Cameraygal Park, Lane Cove
Join a guided bike tour of Lane Cove’s Street Art while discovering the safest and smoothest ways to get around your neighbourhood. Update your knowledge of road rules, bike safety equipment and how to plan your route.
You will need a road worthy bike, a correctly fitting Australian/NZ standard helmet, be over 16 years and be able to confidently ride a bike. Bookings essential.
Screening of Greenhouse by Joost
Thursday 1 June, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, The Alcott, Lane Cove
This inspiring feature documentary follows internationally renowned zero-waste campaigner Joost Bakker as he builds a self-sustaining home; an ecosystem that provides its occupants with food, water, shelter and energy.
Filmed in beautiful central Melbourne, GREENHOUSE BY JOOST is an uplifting look at the teamwork and ingenuity behind a paradigm-shifting project that bursts with life.
We will be hosting a panel session after the movie, which will be guided by MC, Jo Taranto, founder Good for the Hood. Speakers will be announced once confirmed.
5:00pm - Meet your neighbours (for both businesses and residents)
6:00pm - Official welcome
6:15pm - Movie starts
7:45pm - Panel session
9:00pm - Event concludes
This is a hybrid event. In-person ticket includes grazing plates and catering. Proceeds from your ticket will be donated to Australian Conservation Foundation. Online ticket includes link to the watch party and panel session via zoom.
Event registrations are essential.
Book online.
Tip of the Month
Pest or Guest? How to identify if your compost needs rescuing from any unwanted guests.
The most common guests you’re likely to find in your compost are cockroaches, ants, and black soldier fly larvae. While these guests are sometimes considered pests, they all play an important role in composting organic matter. They typically work in harmony – its only when one species threatens another that issues will arise.
The over-abundance of these guests can be caused by several reasons – see below to how to best manage these situations if they were to arise:
Compost is too dry: Chopping up your waste prior to putting it in your worm farm or compost bin will make it easier to stir in – making sure it is moist and not too dry which often brings ants. Add some damp newspaper and aerate your compost and they should move along quickly!
Keep the lid sealed properly: Keeping food scraps in an airtight container from the kitchen to the compost will prevent fruit flies from getting into compost. Ensuring that fresh scraps are mixed in correctly, so flies are less likely to seek them out!
Know when to stop feeding the system: Maggots and other larvae will eat scraps faster than worms, to make sure they don’t overtake the system completely, stop adding scraps and add dry carbon, this includes shredded newspaper, leaves, and dried grass clippings.
Visit Councils website for more composting tips.
