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.
Disturbing Attempted Animal Cruelty Incident in Lane Cove North
A Mowbray Road Lane Cove North residents wants to warn locals about an attempted animal cruelty incident.
Stella is a beautiful pure white 2 year old Golden Retriever who is much loved in her neighbourhood.
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Reduce Food Waste – Special Event in Lane Cove
We know that Lane Cove residents are interested in reducing waste. Food Faith Community Garden is holding a special workshop on 4th November 2018 by Dinh Tran the found of the Save Food Movement....
Moritorium on Planning Not My Call – Anthony Roberts
In March this year In the Cove requested an interview with our local member and Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts. The interview’s purpose was to get to the bottom of the housing targets required...
What to do when you have a reluctant swimmer
Carlile Swimming has made a huge investment in Lane Cove by opening their purpose built pool at Lane Cove West. The pool was designed in collaboration with Australia’s leading aquatic engineers who were responsible for some...
A Very Special Dance Class
ITC was lucky enough to be invited to visit a very special weekly dance class at Burns Bay Dance Studio. Every week Burns Bay Dance Studio holds a dance class for the Special Olympics...
Recovering Outstanding Debts
Renee Stevens from SRM Lawyers (located in Lane Cove) is ITC’s legal eagle and she gives us the run down on how a business can recover outstanding debts. Take it away Renee…..
For small businesses, dealing with outstanding...
Blackman Park Ovals to be Upgraded by Lane Cove Council
Recently In the Cove has received many complaints about the Blackman Park Lane Cove "turf" ovals known as Ovals B3 and B4. They are currently quite dusty and dirty to play on.
In September of...
Lane Cove Week in Review 10th to 16th June
You can tell an election is not far away when the large infrastructure announcements are made. This week there was a big announcement about education and a few weeks ago a big announcement about...
Lane Cove Legend Philip Dulhunty Still Boxing at 94
Philip Dulhunty is a Lane Cove Legend. He has lived in Greenwich for over 40 years. He has just had his 94th birthday and celebrated it by going to a fitness studio. Philip’s autobiography...
Lane Cove Week in Review – 24 to 30 July 2017
Welcome to our Lane Cove Week in Review for 24 to 30 July 2017.
Council Amalgamations
With a backflip as big as any world class gymnast could perform, the Liberal State Government has abandoned plans to amalgamate...