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 News Week in Review ending 11 Jan 2023
Welcome to our first Lane Cove News week in review for 2023.
Wet Weather
It was a wet start to 2023 with torrential rain, wind and the obligatory power outage. There was flooding on Epping Road...
Mama Hong Vietnamese Restaurant Lane Cove Female Owner Admits to Kidnapping
The female owner of Mama Hong’s Cafe has admitted to kidnapping a former employee and holding him for ransom after discovering that he was entering the café after hours and stealing money.
Ann Ngo, 37,...
Have Your Say on the Future of Lucretia Baths Dunois Street Longueville
At its 24 November 2022 meeting, Lane Cove Council discussed the fate of the Lucretia Baths located on Woodford Bay.
The Lucretia Baths are a tidal pool located in Dunois Street Longueville. A report prepared by...
Crime Report 30 December 2022 to 5 Jan 2023
During the New Year period someone was busy vandalizing cars in Lane Cove North and remember, never send money to a Nigerian lover.
Vandalism
A roving reporter advised us:
"After NYE night I found my car with...
10 Local Things to Do in Lane Cove in 2023
Sick of doing the same thing? Ready to do some new and different things in 2023? Here are ten local things to do in Lane Cove in 2023. This list focuses mainly on "adult...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 14 to 21st December 2022
Welcome to our last Lane Cove News week in review for 2022. Thank you to everyone who has supported In The Cove and the lovely messages you send us telling us to keep up...
Lane Cove Christmas Trading Hours 2022
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...
Lane Cove Christmas Lights Winners 2022
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 $1000.00
Congratulations to all the winners.
Winners
Best House...
Meet Lane Cove Local Ella Elias from Ella Elias Property Group
Elia Elias has lived in the Lane Cove area for almost 30 years. You may have met Ella at a school function or cheering on the sidelines at a local sports match, or just...
Lane Cove Christmas Windows
ITC has been shopping in Lane Cove and we have seen some impressive Christmas Windows. Which one is your favourite?
Rain Bridalwear
MS Cellars
Iris & Lin
How cut is this little pink Nutcracker??
Sloans
Sloans has an interactive window...