Jacky Barker

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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.

Dance Lane Cove Dance

Sir Ken Robinson is a global leader in education reform. His view is dance should have the same status in schools as math, science and language. It may even help test scores. Dance does form...

Lane Cove – The Dumping Season has Started

Our cover photo shows the dumping season has begun again.  Our cover photo is the scene that greeted Vinnies' drivers at St Michael's this morning.  The items in the white bags are the items...

Lane Cove New Years Day Trading Hours 2021

Happy New Year.  Many local businesses take the opportunity to have a break in the first two weeks of the year.  Relax we are here to help you. If you NEED a coffee on New...

QR Codes Mandatory for Hospitality and Hairdressers – Check in Lane Cove

NSW Health mandated that from  Monday 23 November 2020, customer check-in at businesses were to be completed using electronic methods, e.g. a QR code.  Lane Cove Council developed its own QR system.  This system...

Lane Cove Men’s Shed Restore a Sulky for Carisbrook Historic House

The Lane Cove Men's Shed is incredibly proud of their work in restoring a Sulky purchased by Carisbrook House. Lane Cove Historical Society Acquires a Sulky Some time ago, the Lane Cove Historical Society acquired an...

Lane Cove Local Jacqui Jones – The Greatfulness Guide

If life is a journey, then Jacqui Jones'  book The Greatfulness Guide is a must-stop along the way! It's an essential read for any child before they hit their teenage years. The Greatfulness Guide is a...

Lane Cove Christmas Trading Hours 2020

For those who are staying In the Cove over Christmas, we've trawled the local businesses to find out who is going to be open on Christmas Day and/or Boxing Day. So if you NEED...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 13th December to 19th December 2020

This week we are back to talking about COVID19 in Sydney. The Avalon Cluster has impacted Lane Cove and Greater Sydney. This is how it unfolded this week in Lane Cove. Early Friday morning NSW Health advised...

Lane Cove Local Mick Liubinskas Releases She’s Building a Robot

Mick Liubinskas is a Lane Cove local and author of the new book. She’s Building A Robot.  It's is a novel aimed at girls and focused on technology. She’s Building A Robot is an inspirational...

Lane Cove Christmas Church Services 2020

At this time of year, ITC is often asked about local church services (particularly if you have Christmas guests who may belong to a different church to you).  Here is a list of Christmas...