13 July 2026
Introducing No-Waste Takeaway Options for Plastic-Free July!
Forgot your reusable cup or container? Cercle has you sorted!
This Plastic Free July, visit a participating café and borrow a reusable cup or container, then return it to one of the centralised Drop Pods in the Plaza and The Canopy by the next day.
Get your Cercle at these participating Cafes:
· Birdwood Café
· The Cake Man
· Fourth Fish
· Old Quarter
· One Seed Patisseries
· Sarnie & Panini
The trial is running during July - find out how easy it is via the button below!
Apply Now for NSW Home Energy ProgramUnder this new NSW Government program, homeowners, landlords, and renters can receive financial assistance to install energy saving upgrades such as rooftop solar, batteries, induction cooktops, insulation, switchboard upgrades, and much more. Eligible households can receive: · Zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 (only for homeowners with a combined annual income of up to $210,000) For full program inclusions and terms, click the button below. |
Calling All Food Waste Champions - More Liners Available!Did you know that since our Food Waste Service started on 16 March, households in Lane Cove have diverted 116,564kg of food waste from landfill? That’s a lot of food waste being put to good use. For avid users of the service running low on liners before the next delivery in August, feel free to drop into the Civic Centre or Lane Cove Library to collect an extra pack. For those who have yet to start or aren’t regular users of the service, winter is a great time to start and build new habits! Every caddy emptied into the maroon-lidded bin turns scraps into a valuable resource. It’s the circular economy in action! |
Apply to Be a Stallholder at Sustainability Lane
Held at The Canopy and run in conjunction with the wider Lane Cove Rotary Fair, over 18,000 people attended Sustainability Lane in 2025. Applications are now open for community groups, businesses, and organisations who are interested in holding a stall on October 11.
Want More Greenery Planted at Your School?The NSW Government is expanding the Cooling the Schools program to more than 150 schools, with over $2 million being invested to plant trees, shrubs, and bush tucker gardens. Delivered by Greening Australia, schools in NSW will get the chance to have a school planting day linked to curriculum, to create cooler, more resilient school grounds. Register your interest at the button below! |
Sustainability Rebates Are Back!With the new financial year kicking in, residents and business owners can now apply to receive a rebate for the following products: · Rooftop solar See full program details, guidelines, and terms and conditions below. |
Turn Recycling into Reading
Lane Cove residents returned an impressive 9.5 million eligible drink containers through Return and Earn between July and December 2025, generating around $954,375 in 10-cent refunds.
Now, those refunds can make an even bigger impact. Simply nominate to donate your return to the Smith Family by 18 October, and for every 30 eligible bottles or cans donated, Return and Earn will provide a book to a child through the charity's Learning for Life program.
The statewide campaign aims to raise $200,000 to help more children access books and educational opportunities.
Is Your Smoke Alarm Working?It is recommended to have at least one smoke alarm in all living areas, hallways and bedrooms. Test your alarm once a month and replace the battery every year, because only working smoke alarms save lives. If you would like some extra support, our local firefighters can visit your home to check your fire alarm and provide fire safety advice. To book a free Safety Visit contact the local fire station or register below. |
Check Out Lane Cove Bush Kids These School HolidaysLane Cove Bush Kids is an opportunity to connect families with nature and learn about local biodiversity, conservation and sustainability. These immersive and engaging activities include a short bushwalk, story and nature craft and are held at local bushland parks and reserves and are suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years and their carers. Bookings are essential - find out more below. |
Workshop Recordings When It Suits You
Lane Cove Council has partnered with Good For the Hood to provide Lane Cove residents with access to the @Home platform, which offers workshops and expert-led webinars covering energy savings, electrifying your home, waste reduction strategics, switching from plastic, native gardening, and more.
Webinars are usually held once a month during lunchtime – however, for those who can’t make it, recordings are readily available at your fingertips. July is all about ‘looking good and saving money’ with Jo Gambale.
What's on
Sustainability Collective and Cercle Stalls
Celebrate Plastic Free July with local sustainability volunteer group, Sustainability Collective, and Cercle, who we’ve partnered with for our Reusable Container Trial with local cafes. Make your Plastic Free Pledge and learn more about what you can do to create a cleaner, healthier world. There will be competitions, prizes, and more!
Lane Cove Plaza
Friday 24 July
10:00am–4:30pm
National Tree Day
Come join the celebrations as National Tree Day reaches a 30-year milestone! It’s easy to join in, as there are planting sites all across Sydney. This year, Council is looking to help restore foreshore woodland at Longueville by planting native seedlings suitable to this area. A great family activity and a simple action which supports our local wildlife and biodiversity.
Aquatic Park, Longueville
Sunday 26 July
10:00am–12:00pm
Ask the Experts
Jo Gambale is a stylist, writer, and sustainable fashion educator who founded SLOGUE, a platform and community that champions slow and circular fashion. Learn practical, creative, and budget-friendly ways to care for your wardrobe while understanding the skills, time, and resources behind every garment.
Online Webinar
Tuesday 21 July
12:00pm–1:00pm
Relying on indoor fossil fuels is expensive, harms the environment, and introduces unnecessary health risks. In this practical session, Brendan Lang explains how to upgrade your heating, cooking, and hot water systems to modern electric alternatives for a safer, cheaper, greener living.
Online
Webinar
Thursday 13 August
12:00pm–1:00pm
Chatty Chairs
Tuesday 14 July
10:00am–12:00pm
Lane Cove Library
More information here
Planting Workshop: Living Salad Bowl
Tuesday 14 July
1:00pm–3:00pm
Synergy Youth Centre
More information here
Tai Chi by Judy
Wednesday 15, 22, 29 July
9:30pm–10:30pm
The Canopy
More information here
Celebrate Bastille Day
Thursday 16 July
6:30pm–7:30pm
The Canopy
More information here
Lane Cove Cinema Club: In My Blood It Runs
Thursday 16 July
7:00pm–8:30pm
Pottery Lane Performance Space
More information here
Heart of the Nation
Wednesday 22 July
10:30am–12:00pm
Cove Room, Civic Centre
More information here
National Tree Day
Sunday 26 July
10:00am–12:00pm
Aquatic Park, Longueville
More information here
Library Open Day
Thursday 30 July
10:00am–7:30pm
Lane Cove Library
More information here
Councillor in the Plaza
Saturday 1 August
9:00am–11:00am
Lane Cove Plaza
More information here
Wild For Wattles
Thursday 6 August
9:00am–11:30am
Lane Cove Community Nursery
More information here
