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 September 1st to September 7th 2019
September is a big month in Lane Cove. This week, the Lane Cove Festival kicked off in style with several big events including the Coffee Carnevale and the Lane Cove Fun Run.
Challenging Windy Weather
On...
Birrahlee Preschool Celebrating 60 years in Lane Cove
For over 60 years, Birrahlee Preschool (Birrahlee Kindergarten as it was named originally), has been dedicated to the education and care of local preschool children. It is a community-based preschool.
In the Beginning...
Birrahlee Preschool was officially...
Gallery Lane Cove Shines the Light on the Positive Link between Art and Mental...
Lane Cove’s exciting cultural facility, 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...
Attempted Robbery Caltex Service Station Northwood
Yesterday In the Cove's feed was packed with people asking why there were so many police cars and a police chopper hovering around Longueville.
A man will face court today after an attempted robbery at...
Lane Cove Locals Release a Tonic Recovery Drink
Lane Cove locals Sean Cunial and Myles Davis have launched a Japanese style recovery tonic based on popular vitamin drinks found in Japan called SHOJO. It contains Curcumin, Turmeric, and B Group vitamins, ingredients scientifically proven...
Lane Cove Coffee Carnevale 7th Sept 2019 Celebrates our love of Coffee
Most coffee shops per capita? Not exactly but Lane Covians certainly love their coffee which is why the local Coffee Carnevale has earned its place on the annual calendar of Lane Cove Events.
On Saturday...
Navigating Roadworks and Parking in Lane Cove
ITC thought it would be a good idea to give you an update on the traffic and parking issues in Lane Cove.
Rosenthal Avenue Roadworks
Roadworks to install The Canopy roundabout entrance, an electricity substation and...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 25th to 31st August 2019
It was a wet and windy week in Lane Cove, with roadwork traffic chaos, car break ins, tyres slashed and the Lane Cove community raising over $41 000 for injured local schoolboy Alex Noble.
The...
Lane Cove Arrests Lead to an Aladdin’s Cave of Stolen Property
On Friday 26th July 2019, NSW police investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Centennial Avenue, Lane Cove (near Sutherland Street). This raid led to three men being arrested.
During a search of...
Lane Cove Local Kirby Burgess Stars in Bring it On, The Musical
Bring It On, the Musical is now playing at the State Theatre. It's a limited season and finishes on 8th September 2019.
Bring It On, The Musical is all about the competitive world of cheerleading. ...
