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.

Lane Cove Council Traffic Advisory Committee Parking and Traffic Changes

The Lane Cove Council is holding its last meeting for 2020 on Monday, December 7th 2020.  The Councillors will be reviewing recommendations made by the Lane Cove Council Traffic Advisory Committee (LCCTAC).  Some of...

Will the Lane Cove Ferry Be Cancelled by Captain Cook Cruises?

A transport option for local residents is a ferry from Lane Cove to the city.  It services an area in the Lane Cove Council area that is not well serviced by frequent buses. A Lane...

Make Christmas a Little Bit Better for Those in Need – Where to Donate...

Lane Cove residents are generous.  ITC see acts of generosity every day.  Lane Cove also has one of the highest volunteering rates in Australia.  At this time of the year, ITC readers always ask...

Sunset Diner is recruiting Lane Cove Locals

Sunset Diner will be located in The Canopy. The will be located in the area next  to The Canopy water feature and opposite The Cake Man/Bakers Delight Arcade. They have a very successful restaurant at Avalon...

NSW Police Ask the Public to Report the Four D’s

NSW Police and Crime Stoppers NSW are calling on road users to report drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving on roads across the state as part of a new safety campaign. Today (1 December 2020),...

Lane Cove Art Workshops – Get into Art in 2021

Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios is located in the building directly across from the Lane Cove Library.  Melbourne might have the Paris End of Collins Street, but Lane Cove has the Cultural Precinct...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 22nd November to 28th November 2020

This week finished with a hot blast and strong winds.  Earlier in the week, the weather was much cooler hovering around 20 to 21 degrees celsius. Christmas Comes to Lane Cove The Lane Cove Christmas Tree...

Lane Cove Christmas Party Season Guide 2020

It's that time of the year when we like to get together with our workmates or family and friends.  Have you locked in a date to celebrate, but don't know where to go or...

Top 10 Lane Cove Stair Runs

Our resident running expert Andy Smith from North Shore Running and Outdoor Fitness is back with his Top 10 Lane Cove Stair Runs.  So get running Lane Cove. Why Stairs? Many of you will already know...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 15th November to 21st November 2020

Over the years many people have complained about how dangerous the intersection at Longueville Road and Epping Road is for pedestrians.  This week a 60-year-old woman was involved in a motor vehicle-pedestrian accident at...