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.
Confirmed COVID19 case in Hunters Hill
For the last couple of weeks, the North Shore has been relatively COVID19 free. However, a new Sydney CBD cluster has grown to eight, with confirmation that three infected people attended City Tattersalls Club...
A Good News Story – The Lane Cove Community Sourced Bike
One of our Roving Reporters David Mitchell was involved in a good news story during these tough COVID19 times. Take it away David...
It is wonderful to be able to share a happy COVID-19 story....
Job of the Day – Admin Support (three months)
I need someone to do some printing of single page letter heads, calling me to sign the letters,
folding in envelopes and organise posting to mostly international addresses.
Preferably the person needs be located in the...
Lane Cove Dogs Mystery Illness
This week ITC readers have been posting about their dogs becoming ill after visiting local parks and playgrounds. The cause of their illness remains a mystery. There are several different illnesses which could be...
Lane Cove Council Assisting Local Businesses to Capture Contact Details
The NSW contact tracers are doing a great job at finding contacts of confirmed COVID19 cases. Many clusters have developed after a COVID19 positive person attends a pub or restaurant. It's so important that...
Lane Cove Market Square Pay Machine Robber Arrested
In January this year we reported that the Lane Cove Market Square pay machines were out of order. The official reason at the time was the machines had been vandalised.
Police have now charged a...
Lane Cove Father’s Day Guide 2020
You don’t need to leave Lane Cove to find a fab Father’s Day Gift this year. We’ve put together a selection of gift suggestions all available locally in our Lane Cove Father's Day Gift...
Eve Vonwiller 2020 Kids and Teens Awards at Gallery Lane Cove
Did you know that Lane Cove has a very active arts community? Not many suburbs have their own art gallery!!
Annual Art Award
Gallery Lane Cove hosts annual art awards for primary and high school students,...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 16th to 22nd August 2020
Welcome to another week in review. Lane Cove is holding the line on COVID19. We have noticed more and more Lane Cove shoppers wearing masks. If you want to buy a mask in Lane...
Get That Job – Online Interview Tips
For the last two years, Lane Cove Council has been holding seminars aimed at residents who have been made redundant or are having a hard time getting a job. The workshops are well attended. ...