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 Business Round Up – March/April 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for March/April 2022.
This article tells you about new businesses, closed businesses, renovations, refurbishments, businesses for sale, Commercial Development Applications, and businesses that support ITC by becoming part...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 6th April to 13th April 2022
Welcome to our week in review. School holiday time and parking is a breeze in Lane Cove (but it will still be hectic on Easter Saturday as people rush in to buy supplies for...
Five Parked Cars in Landers Road Lane Cove North Damaged by a Drink Driver
About 11.30 pm on Sunday 10 April 2022, a black Toyota Hilux utility travelling on Landers Road, Lane Cove North caused or contributed to significant damage to five parked cars.
The utility driver crashed into...
In the Cove Lane Cove Podcast – March 2022 Tofugate and Events...
Welcome to the In The Cove Podcast – it has been a while but we are back, back, back.
ITC has been very busy keeping our loyal readers up to date on all things COVID-19,...
Digital Contractor Licenses May Help with Identifying ” Fake Tradies”
From time to time ITC is made aware of "fake tradies" operating in the Lane Cove Council area.
In March 2019 the North Shore Area Command asked ITC to let people know about fake roofing...
Lane Cove Buses Operated by Busways Not Impacted by 11 April 2022 Strike
Bus services will be impacted on Monday 11 April due to industrial action. Bus services in the Inner West, Hills district, and parts of south, north, and western Sydney will run to a reduced timetable....
Lane Cove News Week in Review 30th March to 6th April 2022
Did you remember to turn back your clocks on Sunday morning and test your smoke detectors? Autumn is well and truly here with chillier mornings (when it is not raining, and it looks like...
2022 Daylight Savings Reminder and Safety Check
With clocks going back an hour this morning (3 April 2022) it's a good idea to check your house and property is ready for the approaching winter months.
Winter might be a couple of months...
New Growth At Hughes Park Community Garden Lane Cove
Are you a kitchen-garden green thumb or want to be? Are you looking for a physical community and a space to learn how to grow your own organic fruit, herbs, or vegetables? Then becoming...
Operation Arkstone: Lane Cove man sentenced for multiple child abuse offences
A 27-year-old Lane Cove man linked to a significant online child abuse network was sentenced to two years and six months’ jail in the Downing Centre District Court yesterday (31 March 2022).
The man was...