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 Food and Wine Festival By the River 2024 – Wrap Up
A picnic with some humble charcuterie and a cheeky bottle of wine by a river can be pleasant even at the worst of times, so it’s an annual treat to have multiple food and...
Meet Lane Cove’s Internationally Acclaimed Musician and Local Music School Owner – Cardinia
A little while ago, ITC had the opportunity to sit down with Cardinia, the owner of Treblemakers Academy, an ITC business sponsor. What ITC did not know at the time was that Cardinia is...
Sydney Community Services Launches the Memory Centre
In the Cove is often contacted by locals asking about events for loved ones suffering from dementia. We are pleased to be able to tell you about Sydney Community Services's new Memory Centre.
Dementia Soon...
Vale John James OAM, A much Loved and Admired Member of the North Shore...
The North Shore Rowing Club, located on the Lane Cove River in Longueville, is in mourning after John James, one of the club’s greats, passed away recently.
John James was born in September 1937. He rowed...
Exploring the extraordinary potential (and avoiding the pitfalls) of your local Buy Nothing Group
ITC has published numerous articles about the share economy and the circular economy and is one of the co-founders of The Sydney Library of Things and The Lane Cove Toy Library. With the cost...
Lane Cove Festival by the River 1st to 14th November 2024
Get Ready to celebrate the Lane Cove Festival by the River between 1st - 14th November 2024.
Celebrate life on the river with a range of activities, self-guided walks, art exhibitions, live music, and a...
A New Study Finds Your Toothbursh and Showerheads Are Covered in Viruses
ITC's mother always say put the toilet seat down before you flush so nasty germs don't float around and land on your toothbrush, but she also said numerous other safety tips I have ignored,...
Halloween in Lane Cove – To Trick and Treat or Not to Trick and...
Halloween in Lane Cove
Around the last two weeks of October people start discussing Halloween. On In the Cove, Halloween is an issue that divides our Facebook Fans. Some people love it, and others are...
NSW Government Moves Closer to Legalising E-Scooters on NSW Roads
The NSW Government is one step closer to legalising the use of E-Scooters in NSW. Today (28th October 2024) the NSW Government released a new E-micromobility Action Plan.
The Action Plan recognises that e-scooters can...
Millions of NSW Residents Have Been Charged Illegal Merchant Fees by Service NSW and...
Have you registered a car, renewed your licence, applied for a marriage certificate, or paid a parking fine by credit card between February 2016 and December 2022?
If so, you were illegally charged merchant fees...
