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.
Will the Ban on Importing Single Use Vapes Mean the Closure of Lane Cove...
With three tobacco shops in the Lane Cove Village Area, vaping is something that local parents are concerned about (one tobacco shop closed in 2023). The stores sell recreational disposable vapes.
Lane Cove Council has...
Lane Cove New Years Day Trading Hours 2024
If you NEED a coffee on New Year's Day Morning (and who doesn't!?) or you're all out of a , we've got the intel here with our list of trading hours.
Some local takeaway shops...
Don’t Let Your Pet Escape During NYE Fireworks – Practical Tips
Nearly every year, on New Year's Eve, a post on In The Cove's Facebook page will ask for help locating a pet spooked during the NYE Fireworks (tips on where to watch the Fireworks...
Where Do I find a Lane Cove Justice of the Peace?
One of the questions that ITC gets asked the most is "Where can I find a Justice of the Peace (JP) in Lane Cove?"
What does a Justice of the Peace Do?
Some of you might...
How to Dispose of Your Real Christmas Tree
If you're like ITC and have a fresh Christmas Tree, you will be wondering what to do with the tree once the decorations are removed. The traditional day for taking down your Christmas Tree...
Have You Got The Power and the Passion? – Oils ain’t Oils Live...
After the huge success of the Kick INXS and AC/DC, Celebrating Queen Live Tribute bands in the Canopy, the Lane Cove Council's next tribute band concert is Oils Ain't Oils. Put the 27th January...
Lane Cove Christmas Merriest Mailbox Winners 2023
This year we have added a new competition to our Christmas Calendar. We love the Christmas Lights competition, but we also thought a competition that could involve the whole family, using items you may...
Lane Cove Christmas Lights Winners 2023
Thank you to everyone who entered our Christmas Lights competition.
Thank you to Rebecca Mitchell of Raine & Horne Lower North Shore for providing a total prize pool of $1500.00 (We are so lucky to...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 13th to 20th December 2023
Welcome to our last week in review of the year!! Wow, what a year, we hope you have liked reading our updates and that you feel you know more about what's going on in...
Lane Cove Christmas and New Years Day Trading Hours 2023
For those staying In the Cove over Christmas, we've trawled the local businesses to find out who will be open on Christmas Day and/or Boxing Day. So if you NEED a coffee on Christmas...