June 2025
Host a Second-hand Saturday Garage SaleJoin in the fun and host a Garage Sale on August 16th to sell your wares, support reuse in our community, and get to know your neighbours. Register your sale so we can help people discover your pre-loved goodies! Any household, church, school or community group in the Lane Cove Council area can register. August will sneak up before we know it so let’s get prepping for a day that brings the community together for a fun and sustainable way to give pre-loved items a new home! |
Rotary Car Boot SaleClear out your cupboards or hunt for hidden treasures at the Car Boot Sale this July! From clothes and books to homewares, jewellery and more, it’s the perfect opportunity to buy second-hand, saving money and resources. When: Sunday 9 March Want to sell? Book a car space! |
Don't miss out on Sustainability Rebates!Did you know you can get money back on installing a rainwater tank at home? Council’s Sustainability Rebates program includes more than just renewable energy technologies – check out the full list here. Help Lane Cove meet our community water target of no net increase in water use by 2036 by installing a water tank and reducing your environmental impact. Apply on our website today. |
Lane Cove Repair Café can fit it!The Repair Café offers free repairs – and sometimes, they inspire others to give it a go themselves! Do you have something that needs some TLC? Repair Café will tend to appliances, clothing, jewellery, ceramics, shoes, bags, and more. Free repairs—donations welcome! When: 2:00pm - 4:00pm on the first and second Sunday of each month. |
Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
The Australian Government, in collaboration with the CSIRO, is expanding the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to include existing homes - and you can be part of the trial! As a participant, you’ll receive:
- A free home energy rating to learn how your home performs
- Practical tips for energy-efficient upgrades to save energy and reduce costs
Assessments will be carried out by a trained energy assessor over approximately half an hour. The trial is open to both homeowners and renters so apply today.
Toy Swap at the new Joy of Giving Hub
A new Joy of Giving Hub has officially opened in Crow’s Nest. As the home of Toy Swaps, the hub encourages families, schools, and community groups to come together and learn about sustainability through fun, hands-on experiences.
Different to a toy library, the hub focuses on swapping toys, hosting educational activities, and running events and workshops that promote circular economy principles.
You can donate up to 5kg of toys for free or sign up for a membership that gives you unlimited toy swaps and visits.
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