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 Sustainability Action Group and Arnie’s Recon – Working To Reduce Landfill
The Lane Cove Sustainability Action Group (LCSAG) are a committed group of volunteers who have been at the forefront of sustainability for years.
One of the programmes that LCSAG supports is the REDcycle soft plastic...
Locals Disappointed with TNL Victor Kline’s Campaign Truck Encroaching on a Disability Parking Spot
Yesterday (Saturday 5th March 2022), a sizeable commercial logistics truck authorised by TNL's Candidate for North Sydney Victor Kline parked on Longueville Road. Locals told ITC that the vehicle was parked from at least...
Wet Weather Running Tips By Our Expert Running Coach Andy Smith
Local runners are very keen to start training for the Lane Cove Fun Run, which is back in 2022 and they won't let this rain stop their training! Follow the Lane Cove Fun Run's Facebook...
Meet Local Toby Roberts – Author of Two Mums and a Dad
Toby Roberts is a Greenwich local and author of the memoir Two Mums and a Dad.
Two Mums and a Dad is a memoir about Toby's teenage years growing up with a lesbian mum in...
5 Reasons To Keep Wearing a Mask
Mask mandates in most indoor settings have been dropped in New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT, with Queensland to follow later this week.
Without a mandate, mask use tends to drop, so we can...
Timeline of the Blackman Park Sinkhole
In the Cove was first alerted to the Blackman Park Sinkhole on Wednesday 23rd February 2022. Since that time the sinkhole has increased in the area. Given the magnitude of the issue remediation costs...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 24th February to 2 March 2022
It's been a big news week in Lane Cove (and a very wet one).
Heavy Rainfall
As of 2 March 2022, the Bureau of Meteorology still has in place a severe weather warning for HEAVY RAINFALL...
Lane Cove History 2022 Prize – Tell Your Lane Cove Story
Are you a bit of a history buff? Why not enter the Lane Cove Historical Society (LCHS) Lane Cove History Prize. The winner will receive a cash prize of $1000. The award encourages Lane...
Local and Independent News Finally Getting the Recognition and Assistance it Deserves
For a while now, it has been clear that, with the loss of journalism jobs and the collapse of many local media outlets, there were 'news deserts' both in Australia and overseas where coverage...
How To Encourage Your Child to Talk About Their School Day
Kids are now back at school. Our resident Speech Pathologist, Catherine Lavery, from Sydney Speech Clinic, gives us some tips to help you find out more about what goes on behind the school gates....