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.
Heritage NSW is Monitoring Sediment Control After Declaring Berrys Creek Part of a Hidden...
In late October 2023, Crown Lands supported the Heritage Listing of the area known as
Badangi, a unique, natural landscape on the northern bank of Sydney Harbour. Badangi is a 48-hectare site which has a...
Christmas in Lane Cove – All You Need to Know
ITC loves Christmas, and we have the rundown on all the things you need for this festive season.
Where Do You Buy Fresh Christmas Trees?
Who does not love the waft of fresh pine needles in...
Ampol North Ryde Admits to Diesel in Petrol Tanks
An In the Cove reader alerted us to an issue with the petrol pumps at Ampol North Ryde on the corner of Wicks Road and Epping Road North Ryde.
During the week commencing 19th November...
Lane Cove Council Issues a Clean Up Notice and Fines The Newlands Development Site
The Newlands Development site at 21 to 41 Canberra Avenue and 18 - 32 Holdsworth Avenue St Leonards has agreed to stop work until adequate sediment control is in place.
With the heavy rains on...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 22nd to 29th November 2023
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Welcome to our week in review.
Tree Vandalism in Woodford Bay
The worst case of tree vandalism in the history of the Lane Cove Council...
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...
Lane Cove Council Investigating Tree Vandalism at Woodford Bay Longueville
Lane Cove Council has reported the worst act of environmental vandalism in Lane Cove history with the illegal removal of between 50-100 trees and 100's of other plants and shrubs from Council-owned bushland.
The incident...
Lane Cove Christmas Lights and Merriest Mailbox Competition 2023 and Interactive Map
Get those Christmas Lights ready. Lane Cove is about to come alive with Christmas Lights and Merry Mailboxes. Yes we have a new category this year - merriest mailbox.
Show Us Your Christmas Spirit
ITC loves...
Lane Cove Local Kimberly Hetherington Delightful Children’s Book Fairy Among the Ants
Kimberly Hetherington is a Canadian art therapist and writer living in Lane Cove. She is the author of a children's Book, Fairy Among the Ants.
We asked Kimberly the following questions:
What is Fairy Among the...
Lane Cove Christmas Party Season Guide 2023
It's that time of the year when we like to get together with our workmates or family and friends. Have you locked in a date to celebrate, but don't know where to go or...