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 Local Katie Rawal’s Holiday Celebration Tree
A Lane Cove local has launched a unique holiday celebration tree, which caught the interest of some of the sharks on Shark Tank. We asked the founder of Holiday Celebration Trees, Katie Rawal, to...
Lane Cove Council – Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Programme
Article Updated 21 March 2025
In October 2023, an ITC reader alerted In the Cove to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Programme. ITC posted the following post on its Facebook page:
What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?
The...
Top 10 Misunderstood Road Rules
In 2020 In The Cove published an article about the top 10 Most Misunderstood Road Rules. The article generated numerous comments.
Transport for NSW updated its Top Ten Misunderstood Road Rules Guide (the Guide). The...
The Lane Cove Toy Library is the Place For Bluey Toys, Puzzles and Games
The Lane Cove Toy Library is a not for profit toy library run by local volunteers located at 47 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove (opposite Harris Farm Markets).
The Toy Library operates out of premises...
Send Your Letter to Santa at the Lane Cove Post Office
It's never too early to get those letters to Santa ready (and for mum and dad to take a photo of the letter in case the letter gets "lost" in the mail).
According to Australia...
Make Christmas a Little Bit Better for Those in Need – Where to Donate...
Lane Cove residents are generous. ITC see acts of generosity every day. Lane Cove also has one of the highest volunteering rates in Australia. At this time of the year, ITC readers always ask...
Waiting for exam results can be awful – tips on how best to manage...
Do you have someone in your household waiting on exam results? Here are some tips from Elise Kalokerinos, The University of Melbourne and Ella Moeck, University of Adelaide
It’s that time of year when students...
Join The Sydney Library of Things With Their 2024 Special Christmas Price
With the cost of living going through the roof, The Sydney Library of Things is offering a special annual membership joining fee.
Now more than ever, we need a library of things. The cost of living...
Fresh Christmas Trees for Sale in Lane Cove 2024
There is something nice about a fresh Christmas Tree. The smell of pine wafting through your house. Here is where you can buy your fresh Christmas Trees in Lane Cove and help out local...
2024 Lane Cove Christmas Carols
We have put together your guide to Christmas Carols in Lane Cove. You have a few choices if you want to join in and have a singalong.
Sunday 1 December 2024 – Christmas in the...