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.
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Lane Cove Week in Review – 27 June to 3 July 2016

Welcome to our Lane Cove Week in Review, for 27 June to 3 July 2016. Popular Business Rebrand This week Stain Cafe Lane Cove was rebranded to become Mowbray Eatery. Mowbray Eatery is Lane Cove's FARM-TO-TABLE local...
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Foodie Tuesday – Braised Lamb With Cous Cous And Chickpeas

Welcome back to our guest foodie blogger, Michelle from The Source Bulk Foods Lane Cove. In her continuing quest to share some family-friendly recipes, this time, she shares a Lamb with Cous Cous recipe...
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Oral Cancer – Apple Dental Offer Early Detection

We hadn't really heard about Oral Cancer, until we saw a photo on Facebook of Apple Dental checking a patient's mouth for it. We asked Apple Dental to tell us more about it, and...

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...