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.

Know Anyone Who Eats Instant Noodles Every Day? What is it Doing to...

Lauren Ball, The University of Queensland; Emily Burch, Southern Cross University, and Pearl (Pui Ting) Wong, The University of Queensland We all know someone who loves to eat noodles every day.  If you know someone...

Secondhand Saturday Garage Sales is on this Weekend – Saturday 16 August 2025

Lane Cove’s Secondhand Saturday Garage Sales is on this Saturday, 16 August 2025. Secondhand Saturday is a new community event where you hold a garage sale and promote it through a FREE online listing of...

Wackadoo! A visit to Bluey’s World with a Lane Cove Tip for Eco-Friendly Play

When we told our kids we were heading to Bluey’s World in Brisbane during the school holidays, their faces lit up faster than you can say “For real life?”. Bluey's World a Blend of Imagination...

Uncover the Unexpected – Lane Cove Festival 2025

Lane Cove Council has unveiled the 2025 Lane Cove Festival program - a jam-packed celebration of creativity, culture and connection running throughout September 2025 in Lane Cove. This year marks a landmark collaboration with the...

Reverse Revolution: Meet the Young Band Shaking Up The Canopy Lane Cove

If you do your shopping at The Canopy on Saturday mornings, you might have heard the tween band Reverse Revolution rocking out in the Live Music Zone. With 11-year-old Lane Covian Owen McEvoy on lead...

Vale Rosalie Lucas – 2015 Lane Cove Citizen of the Year

Rosalie Lucas, resident of Riverview for 60 years and wife of Geoff for 62 years, has passed away after a very full and happy life, and a lifetime of giving back to her community. Christine...

Artarmon Man in Custody After Being Charged with Allegedly Producing Child Abuse Material at...

Article updated at 3.05 pm and at 5.52 pm on 31 July 2025 (article previously entitled Artarmon Man in Custody After Being Charged with Allegedly Producing Child Abuse Material at North Shore Out of...

Vale Professor Frances (Fran) Christie –  Lane Cove Local Historian and Academic

ITC has been informed of the peaceful passing of Dr Frances Helen Christie on 18 July 2025. Fran was a well-known Lane Cove local and will be greatly missed by her family, neighbours and many...

Are You Ready to Shake It Off Again ? Taylor Swift Eras Tribute Show...

Twice, the Lane Cove Council has organised the Taylor and the Besties Tribute Show to celebrate Taylor Swift. It is an all-ages concert that the whole family could enjoy. The shows sold out, and...

Developer Seeks to Turn Commercial Building at 170 Pacific Highway Greenwich into Seniors Living

Realside 170 Pac Pty Ltd owns the five-storey commercial building located at 170 Pacific Highway, Greenwich. The building is currently occupied by a coffee shop, an ultrasound business and several other businesss.  The land...