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 Christmas Gift Guide 2023 – Food and Drink
Everyone loves a gourmet gift especially picked for them or perhaps an item for the home that a foodie would love. We also have details of where you can source drinks, gluten-free options, and...
Lane Cove Christmas Gift Guide 2023 – Looking Good Feeling Good & Being Active
Sit down relax and scroll through the different gift ideas that will get you looking good, and feeling good.
Relax over Christmas and then hit the New Year with a new exercise regime. You may...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 29th November to 6 December 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
This week was a rollercoaster with the weather. Luckily the weather was fine for what is traditionally one of the biggest events on the Lane Cove Calendar - Bluey...
Lane Cove Council December 2023 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council December 2023 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 7 December 2023. This is the last meeting of the year.
Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process
Residents can write to Councillors...
Emily Charlotte from LCTC’s Little Mermaid is Starring in a Feature Film
Lane Cove Theatre Company provides opportunities for young local talent. Their annual family musical is always sold out.
Last year 15-year-old Emily Charlotte played the role of Aquata in The Little Mermaid.
Emily was well suited...
Nine Reasons to Shop at Figtree Greengrocer Lane Cove West at Christmas (and anytime...
Christmas is coming, and if you want to impress family and friends, then start with shopping for fresh ingredients. When it comes to fruit, vegetable and deli items, it is worth a trip to...
Where to see the 2023 New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Lane Cove
New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and fireworks are back on. There are several places in Lane Cove, Longueville and Greenwich to see the fireworks.
NYE Music
Before the Fireworks Plastic Soul will be...
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...