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.
North Shore Councils Jointly Present a Webinar on School Refusal
Is your child struggling to attend school? A growing challenge affecting many families with school-aged children is School Refusal or School Can't.
For some parents, school refusal is a daily battle. For some students, the...
How to Dispose of Household Chemicals
The Community Recycling Centre is a one-stop-shop for safely disposing of problem household wastes such as paint, gas bottles, e-waste or motor oil and more. In other words, problem wastes that can’t be collected via council...
Norths Collective Ask Members to Vote On The Alcott’s Future
The Alcott Lane Cove is part of the Norths Collective.
The Norths Collective are a group of registered clubs with its flagship club being the North Sydney Leagues Club.
The Alcott opened in July 2018, and...
Influenza Season in Australia: Why Vaccination is Important and Who Is Most at Risk
Public Health experts urge Australians to arrange annual influenza immunisations as soon as possible.
There has been a significant increase in influenza cases in 2025. ITC can tell you that numerous friends have already been...
Lane Cove Locals are Officially in the Bennelong Electorate and Our New Federal MP...
On Sunday, 4th May 2025, Lane Cove residents woke up in a new federal electorate. We now live in Bennelong.
Our new Federal Member is Jerome Laxale (Labor). This is the first time that Labor...
Are Dogs Permitted In Lane Cove Post Office?
A few weeks ago, a Lane Cove Chat by an ITC member posted our cover photo and noted how well-behaved the dogs were in the Lane Cove Post Office.
There were three types of comments...
NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day 10 May 2025 10 am to 2 pm
The very popular NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day is on again this year. Kids love visiting their local fire station. The day is jam-packed with events. You can watch firefighting demonstrations, climb aboard...
Are The Unattended Property Laws Working ? Are Unattended Cars, Boats and Trailers...
In November 2022, NSW councils were given new powers to deal with abandoned property with the introduction of the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 (“PSUP Act”).
It was the first change to impounding laws...
Lane Cove Business Round Up – January to April 2025
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for January to April 2025.
This article is about new businesses, closed businesses, renovations, refurbishments, businesses for sale, Commercial Development Applications, and businesses that support ITC by becoming...
Uncover Some Lane Cove History During Heritage Festival 2025
The Australian Heritage Festival is currently underway. It started on 18th April 2025 and will continue to 18th May 2025. This is the largest community-driven heritage celebration in Australia.
Working in partnership with event organisers...