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.
8 Lane Cove Sweet Treats for Christmas
Everyone appreciates sweet treats under the Christmas Tree. ITC hit the streets of Lane Cove to uncover the best sweet treats we could find. Yes, it is a tough job, but somebody has to...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 7 to 14 December 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review.
Breaking News
Two men have been arrested in relation to the suspicious fire at Cliff Road Northwood in September 2022. Last month the police released CCTV footage...
Two Men Arrested in Relation to the Fire at Cliff Road Northwood in Sept...
At around 10.50 pm on 3 September 2022 sirens could be heard throughout Lane Cove, as fire crews responded to a fire at 62 Cliff Road Northwood. Over thirty calls were made to Triple000...
Lane Cove Local Guy Hallowes Releases His Eighth Book – What A Tangled...
Guy Hallowes is a long time Lane Cove local. He is also an established author and his latest book is called What A Tangled Web. Six of Guy's books are set in Africa and...
Parents Urged to Look Our For Vapes This Summer
In the lead up to the school holidays, NSW Health is urging parents to be aware of the dangers of vaping among young people.
NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant encouraged parents to have...
Lane Cove Christmas Gift Guide 2022 – Fitness, Sport and Activities
This is the guide where you will find something for the fit person who likes being active or who wants to be fit and start the new year getting out and about. The good...
Is my RAT actually working? How to tell if your COVID test can detect Omicron
Dr Kerry Chant, NSW’s chief health officer, has told NSW residents that the peak of the current COVID-19 wave is about a week away, and the virus continues spreading at high levels through the...
Lane Cove Christmas Gift Guide 2022 – Looking and Feeling Good
We all like to look and feel good. So sit down relax and scroll through the different gift ideas.
BEAUTY
The Beautician
Every body deserves to feel beautiful.
The Beautician has a range of gifts for a special...
Lane Cove Christmas Church Services 2022
At this time of year, ITC is often asked about local church services (particularly if you have Christmas guests who may belong to a different church to you). Here is a list of Christmas...
Watch Out Ravens About Attacking Windscreen Wipers in Lane Cove
Since October 2022, ITC has been receiving reports of Ravens attacking windscreen wipers in Lane Cove. They appear to be concentrating on Cope Street and Penrose Street Lane Cove.
Roving reporter Kim took this video...