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.
NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day 13 May 2023 10 am to 2 pm
The very popular NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day is on again this year. Kids love visiting their local fire station. The day is jam-packed with events. You can watch firefighting demonstrations, climb aboard...
Lane Cove Local Peter Scott Releases His Memoir – Running Deep – An Australian...
Peter Scott is a Lane Cove local, who joined the Royal Australian Navy as a seventeen-year-old and rose over three decades to be the professional head of the Navy’s elite – the Submarine Arm....
Lane Cove Local Author and illustrator, Aura Parker releases NEW book, Bowerbird Blues
The very talented Aura Parker has released another book called Bowerbird Blues.
In the Cove does not know how Aura managed to create another book when her last book Meerkat Christmas was released in October...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 5th April to 12th 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
We hope you had a wonderful Easter Break, and if you are still away for the Easter School Holidays, we hope you are relaxing.
Lane Cove Easter Monday
Lane Cove was...
Is There Only One Bulk Billing Lane Cove Medical Practice Left?
On Lane Cove Chat by ITC, members regularly ask for details on local medical practices that bulk bill in the Lane Cove Council area.
In 2023, only two bulk billing practices were left in the...
Additional Peak Hour Service for the Lane Cove Ferry – New Timetable Commenced 3...
The Lane Cove ferry has been operated by SeaLink since 2006 under the Captain Cook Cruises brand providing public transport access to the Lane Cove River for Lane Cove residents and school children.
In December...
Power Issues Impact Lower North Shore – Choas as Shoppers Do Last Minute Easter...
This article was updated on 28 April 2023 - see bottom of the article for response from Knight Frank who manage Lane Cove Market Square.
At around 5.30 pm on Thursday (6 April 2022), lights...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 29th March to 5 April 2023
Welcome to our week in review. Wow, we had some rain this week. The Lane Cove Golf Course always floods when there is a massive downpour. The Lane Cove Golf Club reported approx 90mm...
Lane Cove Easter Trading Hours 2023
Are you staying in Lane Cove for Easter? If so, we have the lowdown on what will be open this Easter.
We also specifically checked which Fish Shops are open on Good Friday.
We have done...
6 Tips to Enjoy Chocolate This Easter from A Cut Above Nutrition
Wendy Middleton is a caterer and nutritionist. She knows all about eating well but also having a chocolate treat. We asked her for some tips on how to have your Chocolate (or cake) and...