Jacky Barker

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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 Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a natural part of being human and something we all experience from time to time. But when anxiety is getting in the way of being the person you want to be and...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 30 June to 6th July 2019

Welcome to our week in review, our cover photo is a picture of the Lane Cove Golf Course this morning. Lane Cove Council Spraying Programme This week the Lane Cove Council came under fire from residents...

Central Park Tree Gets A Second Life

Locals were very upset when one of the most beautiful trees in Lane Cove had to be removed due to safety concerns. The Central Park Angophora Costata was thought to have been planted in the...

Lane Cove Pool Construction Update

This week the Lane Cove Planning Panel approved Lane Cove Council's plans for the new grandstand and Synergy Youth Centre. The plans also including a new half court basketball court. The site is now ready...

Organic Waste Problem for Lane Cove Council

In the 2018 War on Waste  series they featured the Penrith City Council and the steps they have taken to reduce landfill and recycle organic matter.  Penrith City Council offers a dedicated organics bin.  After the...

Lane Cove Business Round Up June 2019

Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round Up for June 2019.  In this article we tell you about new businesses, renovations, refurbishments and businesses who support ITC by becoming part of our Local Business...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 23 to 30 June 2019

The week started with torrential rain and flooding on the Pacific Highway with one lane closed.  This is the second week in a row the Pacific Highway has flooded in the same area.  Although...

Speech Therapy and Accent Modification

ITC was surprised to learn that the Speech Therapy profession involves a variety of roles. People are often surprised when they learn that speech pathologists work with a wide range of communication and swallowing...

Possums Corner – A Community Run Child Care Centre with Heart

Possums’ Corner Child Care Centre is a community run not-for-profit child care centre, in Lane Cove North, caring for children from 2 months of age up to preschool.  As a community service provider Possums'...

Lane Cove Local to Introduce Singing Legend Kamahl

Kamahl is an Australian Legend and also a north shore resident.  Lane Cove Local Max Hitchens is a long time friend of Kamahl and has the honour of introducing Kamahl at his show at the...