Read the Mayor's June Message
Published on 29 May 2025
Welcome to winter in Lane Cove!
In June we are celebrating World Environment Day (5 June) with a whole week of events. From 2-8 June you can get involved and help us care for and protect our amazing local environment. We are hosting a range of workshops, events and activities to participate in. We know both Council and community are passionate about taking action for a more sustainable future. Book into an event here!
Recently, I had the pleasure of launching Lane Cove’s new Seed Library, an incredible sustainability initiative that came from the community. Council took on feedback from local permaculture groups and members of the community to create this exciting initiative. Lane Cove Library members can now ‘borrow’ two seed packets per month and are encouraged to return seeds after flowering. The Lane Cove Seed Library is supported by growing guides, composting tips and seed-saving information. Visit our Seed Library page to find out more or join us for a seed saving workshop on 21 June.
Get ready for some winter fun with the Lane Cove Roll-a-round coming to The Canopy in July – something for all ages to enjoy!
Stay warm, and I look forward to seeing you out and about in Lane Cove as the weather cools down.
Have you completed the Liveability Census Yet?
Let’s get Lane Cove ranked as the most Liveable area in the nation. How? Complete the Liveability Census! Taking place every two years, the survey ranked Lane Cove equal first most Liveable in Australia in 2021 and first in NSW in 2023. Let’s keep the streak going! You will also go in the running for a $1,000 grand prize or one of 40 $100 gift vouchers. Survey closes 30 June! Complete the Survey!
Watch out for the Weed of the Season
Our winter ‘Weed of the season’ is Madeira vine - Anredera cordifolia.
This highly invasive climber is native to South America and is recognised as a key threat to vulnerable species and endangered ecological communities in NSW. Madeira Vine has heart-shaped, fleshy leaves, fragrant cream flowers and masses of aerial and underground tubers. The aerial tubers allow the plant to survive within the canopy for up to two years after the stems have been cut and detached from the roots. Removal requires patience and follow-up treatments, a tarp below the work area is recommended so that falling aerial tubers can be easily caught and disposed of, as all parts of the plant are reproductive.
Native look alike: Pearl Vine - Sarcopetalum harveyanum
Pearl Vine has a tougher leaf which is also heart-shaped, though has prominent venation on both sides of the leaf. Madeira vine is covered in conspicuous tubers, whereas Pearl vine does not have tubers and produces round, red berries.
