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’s Neighbour Day Awards 2024
You know the song: Everyone needs good neighbours. On 12 June 2024, Lane Cove Council awarded its annual Neighbour Day Awards. These awards recognise neighbours who make a difference in their street or Lane...
Former Lane Cove Local Charlie Pidcock and his Lane Cove Crew Ready to Take...
Charlie Pidcock and his family lived in Lane Cove for numerous years, and his children attended St Michael's Primary School. Charlie was also the president of the St Ignatius College Old Ignatians Union.
Charlie has...
Mystery of the ALDI Limo in The Canopy Solved
About ten days ago, an ITC roving reporter spotted an ALDI Limo at The Canopy. No one could explain why the limo was there. ITC has the answer.
The Limousine had taken 95-year-old Lane Cove...
North Sydney Electorate Proposed To Be Abolished – AEC Federal Electoral Boundary Review
New South Wales must lose a seat before the next Federal Election. The number of electorates in NSW will be reduced from 47 to 46 seats, and the seat of North Sydney is slated...
Lane Cove’s Annual Citizenship Awards 2024
Lane Cove's Annual Citizenship Awards were held on 12 June 2024 to recognise the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations within the Lane Cove community in the previous twelve months.
Citizen of the Year -...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 5th June to 12th June 2024
Welcome to our week-in-review.
The Sydney Swans Visit Lane Cove
Last Wednesday afternoon, the Sydney Swans visited the Lane Cove Public School and then spent an afternoon with the Lane Cove Cats (see our cover photo). ...
The Fight to Classify 14 Gay Street Lane Cove North as Lane Cove Bushland
Lane Cove Council purchased 14 Gay Street Lane Cove North, a 2,801 square meter block, to bolster its bushland portfolio. The block was purchased as part of the Council’s Bushland Expansion Program and connects...
Meet Greenwich Local Glen Crouch – Photographer With a Love for Vivid
Greenwich local Glenn Crouch describes himself as a serious hobbyist landscape photographer based in Greenwich.
He has been taking photos in some form for most of his life but became "serious" about capturing good-quality photos...
Three Locals Recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List
Three Lane Cove council area residents have been recognised in this year’s King's Birthday honours list.
The Governor-General today announced Honours and Awards for 737 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and...
What’s Open in Lane Cove on King’s Birthday Monday
Are you staying in Lane Cove this long weekend? If so, we have the lowdown on what will be open on King's Birthday Monday!!!
We have done the best we can at compiling this information;...