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.
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...
NSW Land and Housing Corporation Concept Plans for 20 Mindarie St Lane Cove North...
The NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) is proposing to redevelop three properties at 20-22 Mindarie St and 30 Pinaroo Place. It will be a 21 m high Residential Unit Building with 31 units...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 16th to 23rd May 2020
After a few weeks of only COVID19 related news, it was a big news week in Lane Cove.
St Ignatius College Riverview COVID19 Case
SIC Riverview was closed after a boy tested positive on Wednesday.
No details...
SIC Riverview High School Student Tests Positive to COVID19
St Ignatius College Riverview has confirmed a student located on their secondary campus has tested positive for COVID19.
The news broke on Twitter around 1 pm today that the School had informed staff a student...
Controversial Northwood Aged Care Facility Rezoning Approved by NSW Govt’s Fast Track Programme
As one of the measures to kickstart the NSW economy during and after the COVID-19, the NSW Government announced plans to fast-track the assessment of development applications and rezoning. The NSW Government wants to...
Lane Cove Playgrounds
In the last couple of years, Lane Cove Council has lifted its game when it comes to playground construction and upgrading parks and playgrounds.
Lane Cove demographics show there is a need for playgrounds in...