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 Week in Review – 20th to 26th June 2016
Welcome to our Lane Cove Week in Review, for the 20th to 26th June 2016.
Although there was a squad of police in the plaza this week, we still had reports of bin theft, mail...
Local Area Spotlight – Lane Cove North
The latest in our Local Area Spotlight series is on the somewhat eclectic, and geographically dispersed group of businesses along Mowbray Road in Lane Cove North. Read on, and you may discover a new...
May 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!!!
(Belatedly) announcing our...
Lane Cove Week in Review – 13th to 19th June 2016
Welcome to our Lane Cove Week in Review, for the 13th to 19th June 2016.
This week saw more traffic issues (surprise surprise!), a new small bar opened, and yarn bombing appeared ITC (as pictured...
Foods to Boost your Immunity
Got the winter sniffles? Feeling a bit run down? Our Health and Wellness bloggers, Kat and Ash from Body Fusion are back to offer some advice on how to boost your immunity this winter.
Food...
Lane Cove Local Maria Nicola Wrestled with Sharks and Won!
Shark Tank returns to Channel Ten this week and If you watched the show last year, you may have spotted Lane Cove local, and jewellery creator Maria, asking the Sharks to invest in her...
Lane Cove Local Identity – The Wholesome Athlete
Meet Lane Cove Local, The Wholesome Athlete. This wonder woman is not only an endurance bicycle racer, but she is a healthy food advocate too. ITC is always transfixed by her adventures and her...
Lane Cove Business Round Up May 2016
It is time for our monthly wrap up on new businesses, closed businesses, rebrandings, new management and changes. Here we go....
New Businesses
Massage Envy
ME is now open in the Anytime Fitness Lane Cove building.
Massage Envy...
Encouraging Early Language Development
Our resident Speech Pathologist, Catherine Lavery, from Sydney Speech Clinic, gives us some tips on encouraging language development with your kids. Thanks Catherine!
Encouraging Early Language Development
As Speech Pathologists we are often asked about language...
Local Area Spotlight – Lane Cove Central Business Centre
Hidden back from the street, at 46 Burns Bay Road is the Lane Cove Central Business Centre.
To access the businesses here, you can walk down the stairs or ramp, between Lawrence Dry Cleaners and...