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 23 March to 30 March 2022
Our week in review is "top-heavy" with police incidents and investigations. ITC is like the old neighbourhood watch in some ways; we report the issues so you can be aware of them. It does...
The Turning at Gallery Lane Cove: An In-Person Experience Not To Be Missed –...
Immersive experiences at galleries and museums have become very popular in recent years. Much of this is achieved by high-end technologies working on a large scale to create a spectacle.
A Different Type of Immersion
The...
Mama Hong’s Female Owner Refused Bail
Updated 29 March 2021
Early Wednesday morning on 23 March 2022, In the Cove was advised there was police tape around the outside of Mama Hong’s Vietnamese Restaurant. ITC visited the area and there were...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 16th to 23rd March 2022
It's been a mixed bag with the weather this week. Last Friday night, the thunder and lightning were intense (and unfortunately meant some locals lost their NBN connection). On Tuesday, it was a lovely...
Register for Greenwich Hospital Community Information Sessions on Design Plans
In November 2020, the Independent Planning Commission approved plans for a $141.5 million redevelopment of Greenwich Hospital. Background information on the IPC decision here.
The Concept State Significant Design proposal for Greenwich Hospital covers the...
Twenty Five NSW Fire and Rescue Crew Respond to Automotive Business Fire on Mowbray...
At midnight on 19 March 2022, NSW Fire and Rescue received notification of a fire in an Automotive business on Mowbray Road Lane Cove North.
Crews arrived to find significant smoke billowing from the Fremder...
Lane Cove Council 21 March 2022 Meeting – Update on Decisions
The Lane Cove Council March 2022 Meeting was held on 21 March 2022. Below are the agenda items and have noted below the outcome of the meeting (ie if the motion passed or failed).
Listed...
Madeleine Easton from Lane Cove Public School to the World Stage
Australian violinist Madeleine Easton is an established star on the international stage, known for her versatility and expertise in the world of violin playing.
Madeleine plays on a 1682 Giovanni Grancino violin.
Madeleine’s career spans 20...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 9th to 16th March 2022
Welcome to our Week in Review our cover photo was taken last Friday night at the Longueville Sports Club (aka The Diddy) and shows there were some blue skies around Lane Cove last week.
Some...
Lane Cove Council Announces a Concert Featuring Christine Anu to Raise Funds for Flood...
The Lane Cove Council has announced two concerts at The Canopy.
The Badloves and King Canyon - 26 March 2022 6.15 pm - 9.00 pm
This is a free concert. However, Lane Cove Council encourages locals...