Jacky Barker
Jacky Barker is the founder of In the Cove and now contributes as a journalist to the independent local news source she created. A former lawyer and long-time Lane Cove community advocate, Jacky established In the Cove to help residents stay informed, connected and engaged with local news, events and issues that matter. Her contribution to the community has been recognised through several local awards, including Lane Cove Woman of the Year in 2017 and 2023.
Lane Cove News Week in Review 25th May to 1st June 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review. A week of power outages, water outages and malicious damage.
Federal Election - North Sydney Electorate
Kylea Tink provided the following statement to ITC:
"I'm incredibly humbled to...
Vale Alice Beauchamp – A Lane Cove Legend, Activist and Advocate
Alice Beauchamp recently passed away at the age of 94. She was an incredibly well-known local citizen involved with many community organisations. She leaves behind her son David and daughter Toni and her grandson...
Theft, Graffiti, Vandalism and Pranks in Lane Cove in last Seven Days
It has been a woeful seven days in Lane Cove with theft, vandalism and wilful destruction of property.
Theft
House Break-In Lane Cove
An ITC follower told us the following:
"ATTENTION HOUSE BURGLARY - please be vigilant and...
Animals of the Dreamings – One of Lane Cove’s Favourite Events
Animals of the Dreaming is one of Lane Cove's favourite events. The Taronga Zoomobile pays a visit to the Lane Cove Plaza with Indigenous elder Col Hardy of the Kamilaroi tribe.
This year, Animals of...
Floriana: rich, rare and curious THE BLUE HOUR: A CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIVE
If you've never been to Gallery Lane Cove (located across from the Library), you should pop in and see one of their latest exhibitions. Entry is free.
Their latest exhibition is Floriana: rich, rare and...
Antonio “The Flower Man” Being Shut Down by Highway Patrol
Antonio, and his father before him, have been selling flowers on Burns Bay Road near Linley Point for over 40 years. In 2016 Lane Cove Council issued several notices to Antonio demanding that he...
Flu Season is Here – Get Vaccinated ASAP
Lane Cove Doctors Medical Centre is conveniently located in Lane Cove Village. They are frequently asked why it is important for children to have the flu vaccine. They told ITC the following:
Flu is More Than...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 18th to 25th May 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review. What a week!! We have a new Federal Member. Last week, the Lane Cove Community lost three respected Lane Cove citizens, Brent Courtney, Alice Beauchamp...
Vale Brent Courtney – A True Gentleman
If you've ever purchased or sold a property in Lane Cove, chances are you would have met Brent Courtney from McGrath Real Estate Agents.
On Sunday, 22 May 2022, Brent Courtney passed away at the...
Kylea Tink Wins North Sydney Electorate
Independent Kylea Tink is our new federal member for North Sydney. Trent Zimmerman conceded defeat last night. Kylea Tink launched her campaign in Lane Cove at the Diddy.
Kylea Tink Wins - Two Party Preferred
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