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.
Lane Cove News Week in Review 30th May to 6th June 2020
Lane Cove was buzzing this wee in more ways than one. There were more people around Lane Cove taking the opportunity to sit down and eat at our local Cafes and Restaurants. It was...
Lane Cove Drive Carefully Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Many of us are back in the office, and this long weekend will feel like a long weekend (unlike Easter this year).
Are you planning a road trip within New South Wales? A road trip...
Lane Cove Council Budget 2020/2021
You might have received an email from the Lane Cove Council (LCC) alerting you to Lane Cove Council's Operational Plans, Budget and Draft Fees (the Budget Papers) and asking for your comments. It was...
Punk Princess of Pastry to Visit Lane Cove Chargrill Charlies
Chargrill Charlie’s and the Punk Princess of Pastry Anna Polyviou have joined forces to launch an edible cookie dough soft-serve van that will make its way across Sydney today (Thursday 4 June). ITC is...
Sneak Peek at ALDI’s Lane Cove Only Special Buys
A little over ten years ago, ITC can remember dropping Miss ITC off at school and then driving straight to the new Woolworths in Lane Cove. It seems a bit pathetic to be so...
Behind Every Small Business is a Family – Porters Liquor Northwood 40 years ….
Celebrating their 40th year in business, Porters Liquor Northwood is an iconic part of Sydney’s north shore and Lane Cove.
Starting out in 1980 David Leckie became well known in the community when he opened...
Funnel-Web Spiders are still Active in Lane Cove
Funnel-web spiders are usually spotted on the North Shore (and Lane Cove) from November to April. That's mating time, and the male funnel-web spider is out and about looking for "love". They tend to...
5 Healthy Eating WFH Tips from Lane Cove Nutritionist Wendy Middleton
Wendy Middleton is a caterer and nutritionist. She knows all about eating well but also about working from home (WFH). If you're like ITC and you enjoy snacking: you will love Wendy's tips which...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 24th to 30th May 2020
Lane Cove was busier this week, with kids back at school.
Back To School
The NSW Premier asked parents to either drive their kids to school, walk, bike or take a dedicated school bus. Police were...
Lane Cove Library Limited Reopening Monday 1 June 2020
Lane Cove Council operate two libraries in the area – Lane Cove Library, located on Library Walk, at Market Square; and the other being Greenwich Library, on Greenwich Road. There is a third library in...