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 Council November 2024 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council November 2024 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 21st November 2024 at 7.00 pm.
Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process
Members of the public can address councillors for three (3)...
Ticketless Parking Infringements for On Street Parking Infringements Will No Longer Be Permitted
ARTICLE UPDATED 1 MARCH 2025 - the proclamation date is yet to be declared - this is the date that the new rules will apply - as of 1st March 2025, ITC has not...
Bluey and Bingo Are Coming to the Canopy Lane Cove – 6th...
It's Christmas time, and Lane Cove Council is again bringing Bluey and Bingo back to the Canopy.
The Bluey Live Christmas Experience is a highlight of the year for Lane Cove kids, and the concerts...
Vale Professor Frank Talbot AM – A Groundbreaking Marine Scientist
The world of marine science lost a luminary with the passing of Professor Frank Talbot AM on October 15, 2024. Renowned for his groundbreaking research and his dedication to conservation, Talbot left an indelible...
Why is Lane Cove Council Offering Sustainability Grants for Electric Stoves and Banning Gas...
Lane Cove Council is committed to promoting appliance electrification. Two measures it has taken to encourage this are sustainability rebates and banning gas appliances in new developments.
A recent study has shed light on the...
Lane Cove Remembrance Day 2024 – John Canham Hackett
For the 2024 Lane Cove Remembrance Day Service Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch featured a presentation about Private John Canham Hackett, who has served in the Australian armed forces. The presentation was fascinating as...
Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?
Do you like Matcha? It seems to ITC that Matcha is in everything and one must ask why as personally ITC does not love the taste. There are also claims that there is a...
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...