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.
Macquarie Health Responds to Concerns over Longueville Private Hospital Expansion Plans
Longueville Private Hospital is part of Macquarie Health Corporation. The hospital specialises in acute medical, gerontology, transitional non-weight bearing patients and palliative care.
Macquarie Health Corporation operates 12 Private Hospitals.
Longueville Private Hospital is located at...
Festival of Flowers at Eden Gardens 7 and 8th October 2023
It's the Festival of Flowers on the weekend of 7th and 8th October 2023 at Eden Gardens.
Saturday 7th October is a fun-filled family day and Sunday is packed with workshops and market stalls.
This 2-day event...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 13th to 20th September 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Car Free Sunday
The first car-free Sunday was held on Sunday, 17 September 2023. The people who were sitting out at the cafes told ITC they loved the peace and...
The Lane Cove Rotary Fair and Sustainability Lane 8 October 2023
Everybody loves a fair and Lane Cove residents love the Lane Cove Rotary Fair.
After three years absence, the Lane Cove Rotary Fair and Sustainability Lane are back, bigger and better than ever.
Thousands of people...
Lane Cove Council September 2023 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council September 2023 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 21 September 2023.
Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process
Residents can write to Councillors on any agenda item or issue. If you...
Lane Cove Mayor Tables Notice Of Motion on Councillor Conduct
Mayor Andrew Zbik has decided to go public with issues arising between Lane Cove Council staff and Lane Cove Councillors.
Mayor Andrew Zbik has tabled a notice of motion setting out how Councillors should conduct...
Lane Cove Councillor Kathy Bryla has Resigned from Labor Party
Councillor Kathy Bryla released the following statement on Lane Cove Chat by ITC.
"I can remember the day when I was asked to run for a seat in the Lane Cove Council 2021 election. I...
Are You Ready for a New Sensation – Kick INXS Coming to the Canopy
After the huge success of the AC/DC Tribute band in the Canopy, the Lane Cove Council's next tribute band concert is Kick INXS. Put the 21 October 2023 in your diary and get ready...
Jean Mitchell Baths Dunois Street Longueville – Restoration Update
At its 24 November 2022 meeting, Lane Cove Council discussed the fate of the Jean Mitchell Baths on Woodford Bay. The Baths are also referred to as the Lucretia Baths.
A report prepared by Lane Cove...
Telcos Have the Right to Install High Speed Internet on your Apartment Building Whether...
Recently, an ITC Lane Cove Chat reader asked if a Telco called GigaComm had contacted anyone living in an apartment complex about installing high-speed internet infrastructure in their apartment building.
When the reader asked their strata...