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.
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...
Lane Cove Don’t Miss Your Chance to Meet the 2021 Local Hero of the...
Rosemary Kariuki was named the 2021 National Local Hero as part of the Governor-General's Australia Day Awards. She was one of eight state local heroes in the running to become the national local hero. ...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 16th to 22nd May 2021
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove 2021 Citizenship Awards
This week the Lane Cove Council held their annual Citizenship Awards. So many wonderful people were recognised for their role in making Lane Cove a...
Lane Cove’s Annual Citizenship Awards 2021
Lane Cove's Annual Citizenship Awards were held on Wednesday, 19 May 2021, to recognise some amazing Lane Cove residents and their achievements. It was fitting that the awards were held during National Volunteer Week.
This...
Lane Cove Council Neighbour Day Awards 2021
You know the song, everyone needs good neighbours. On 19 May 2021, Lane Cove Council awarded their Neighbour Day Awards. These awards recognise neighbours who make a difference in their street or Lane Cove...
Update on Construction Noise in Lane Cove
Construction noise can be very annoying. With more of us working from home, we can be subjected to construction noise nearly all day. To make matters worse, and due to COVID19 orders, construction can...