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 Business Round Up January 2020
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for January 2020. In this article, we tell you about new businesses, renovations, refurbishments and businesses who support ITC by becoming part of our Local Business Directory.
New Businesses
Cobden...
Jekyll and Hyde the Musical is Coming to Lane Cove
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in Lane Cove in February 2021 in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll and Hyde. Metro Theatre Arts describes Jekyll and Hyde the musical...
Pacific Highway Church Grounds to Be Redeveloped
In November 2015 the Chatswood South Uniting Church, on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Mowbray Road (just near The Great Northern), was listed for sale. Two years later it was relisted for...
Changes to Ferry Route to Impact Local Ferry Users
Transdev (Sydney Ferry operators) are planning a major overhaul to Sydney Ferries. The changes have been criticised as adding longer travelling times to most commuter journies.
F8 Ferry to No Longer Terminate at Circular Quay
The...
Lane Cove Week in Review 19th to 25th January 2020
This week's biggest news story was the fire at the Lane Cove Public School Hall and Canteen.
Lane Cove Public School Fire
The fire is not being treated as suspicious. The quick actions of NSW Fire...
Two Lane Cove Residents Recognised in 2020 Australia Day Honours List
Two Lane Cove residents have been recognised in this year's Australia Day’s honours list.
The Governor-General Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), announced 1099 awards in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List.
Included in the list...
Developer Bypassing Lane Cove Council to Seek Residential Zoning in an Industrial Are
In August 2019, Lane Cove Council received a Planning Proposal to amend the Lane Cove Local Environmental Plan 2009 to rezone 166 Epping Road, Lane Cove West, from Industrial to B4 Mixed Use. This...
No Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding Lane Cove Public School Fire but Asbestos Found
Yesterday the Lane Cove Public School Hall and Canteen were totally destroyed by a fire that swept through the hall.
NSW Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Rob Jansen told ITC that their fire investigator has listed...
Lane Cove Public School Hall and Canteen Destroyed by Fire
Fire Crews were called out at around 4.20 pm on Tuesday 21st January 2020 to the Lane Cove Public School.
The fire started in the Lane Cove Public School Hall and it was completely...
Back to School Term 1 2020 Lane Cove Activities from Toddlers to Teens
Wow, how fast do the school holidays go!. We have put together a list of some local activities for pre-schoolers, primary school students, tweens, teenagers/secondary school kids - in other words something for everyone.
This...