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.
Two Lane Cove Locals Recognised in Queens Birthday Honours List
Two-Lane Cove residents have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list. In addition to the two locals, former Lane Cove local and Member for Lane Cove, Kerry Chikarovski was also honoured. Kerry's...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 6th to 12th June 2021
Welcome to our lane cove news week in review.
The Lane Cove Sports and Recreational Facility
The Lane Cove Council has lodged a development application (DA 64/2021) for the new Lane Cove Sports and Recreational Facility...
Local Residents Oppose Comfort Inn Redevelopment – Gatacre Avenue Lane Cove
Residents who live in or around Gatacre Avenue and Allison Avenue Lane Cove are concerned about the proposed redevelopment of the Comfort Inn in Lane Cove.
Update: New plans have been submitted and residents have...
Lane Cove Council Reveals Plans for Multi Sports Facility at the Lane Cove Golf...
The Lane Cove Council has lodged a development application (DA 64/2021) for the new Lane Cove Sports and Recreational Facility at the Lane Cove Golf Course. It will be a two-level multi-sports facility (with...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 30th May to 5th June 2021
Welcome to our Week in Review. The weather this weekend, was stunning and ITC follower and local Mark Massingham is the photographer behind our cover photo of Burns Bay Reserve.
Portrait of Local Living Legend...
Portrait of Lane Cove Artist, Centenarian and Archibald alumnus Guy Warren Wins Archibald...
Melbourne-based artist Peter Wegner has won the 2021 Archibald Prize and $100,000 for his portrait of Lane Cove Living Legend artist Guy Warren AM, titled Portrait of Guy Warren at 100.
A six-time Archibald Prize...
Lane Cove Author Aura Parker’s Latest Book The Silly Seabed Song
Aura Parker is a Lane Cove local illustrator, writer and designer (wow, a triple threat). She has released yet another stunning children's book called The Silly Sea Bed Song.
Last week we lost one of...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 23rd to 29th May 2020
Welcome to our Lane Cove News Week in Review.
COVID19 Update
Anyone who has been in Victoria on and from 13 May 2021 should check the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services website regularly and...
Lane Cove Coles Issues an Apology For Early Morning Fire Alarms
Residents who live in central Lane Cove have complained about a fire alarm going off in The Canopy complex in the early mornings. ITC has been contacted by residents who live in Finlayson Street,...
Update on Microsoft’s Mega Mowbray Road Data Centre Lane Cove North
Microsoft is planning a six-storey, $141 million data centre at 706 Mowbray Road Lane Cove North. The property was acquired for $63m from VIMG (Vic Investments Management Group).
The 1.7ha property is currently a multi-tenanted...