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.
The A-Z of Lane Cove – Q is for Quirky
According to the Urban Dictionary Quirky means "something that is strange/not normal but cool'. Lane Cove has some very quirky features and ITC thought we would share some with you.
Quirky Garden Features
Austin Street seems...
Fiji Cyclone Winston – Service Heroes Helping Hand
It's no secret that here at In the Cove we love Local Business. We think Lane Cove Businesses are a pretty generous and giving bunch, and this feel-good story, shared with us by Service...
An Easy Care Garden by Branch Out Landscape Design
We all love a beautiful garden, but how do you maintain a garden when you have limited time and gardening skills? The answer is an Easy Care Garden. We asked guest blogger Catherine Guard...
ITC Making a Difference – Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
In May 2016, ITC held a fundraiser for the Cancer Council - an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. We were so touched by the large number of locals who joined us in indulging in some...
Lane Cove Week in Review – 4 to 10 July 2016
Welcome to our Lane Cove Week in Review, for 4 to 10 July 2016. A quieter week, as is the norm during school holidays.
New Childcare Centre Opened
Blossoms Childcare & Early Learning Centre is now...
June 2016 ITC Roving Reporter of the Month
Our Roving Reporters were on the ball again last month. We could not run In the Cove without you – keep up the good work. You have eyes all over Lane Cove!!!
Announcing our June...
The NAPA Centre Lane Cove – Therapy programs for people with disabilities
The Neurological and Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Centre (The NAPA Centre) offers traditional and non-traditional therapy programs for adults and children with disabilities.
Louise Conn is part-owner of the centre, and she spoke to In the...
Say Cheese!! Lane Cove Vet investigate your Pet’s Smelly Breath
Does your pet have smelly breath?? The good folk at Lane Cove Veterinary Hospital are on a mission to rid your home of cheesy dog and cat breath!
Throughout July and August, they are offering...
Local Area Spotlight – Northwood Shops
Here you go, another in our Local Area Spotlight series. This time it is the busy intersection that we call Northwood Shops, though others may call this area Longueville or even just plain Lane...
Lane Cove Business Round Up June 2016
Welcome to our Lane Cove monthly round up of all things Business during June 2016. If it opened, closed, rebranded, refurbed or anything else, we've (hopefully) covered it here!
New Businesses
Big Wild Imagination
Introducing Big Wild Imagination!...