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 Council staging a mini-Vividlike festival with their Village Night Lights Activation
Village Night Lights will start on Friday 11 February and run through to Sunday 20 February 2022. The display runs from 7:30pm - 10:30pm each night.
Lane Cove Buildings to Be Illuminated
Running over 10 days,...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 2nd to 9th February 2022
Welcome to our week in review; this week La Nina played havoc with the rain and the wind, impacting Lane Cove.
Lunar New Year Celebrations Cancelled
The Lane Cove Council had an exciting afternoon planned last...
Lane Cove Business Round Up – January/February 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for January/February 2022.
This article tells you about new businesses, businesses that closed, renovations, refurbishments, business for sale, Commercial Development Applications, and businesses that support ITC by becoming...
Lane Cove Sporting Clubs Registration 2022
It’s that time of the year when school starts back and your child (or you) wants to be involved in Saturday or Sunday sports. Here's the low-down on how to get involved with a...
Construction To Commence on Lane Cove Public School Hall
Just days before the Term One 2020 school year commenced, a massive fire destroyed the Lane Cove Public School Hall, which included the school canteen.
Due to the quick actions of NSW Fire and Rescue,...
25 Lane Cove Valentine’s Day 2022 Gift and Dining Ideas (plus some...
Are you lucky enough to have a partner who believes in love and more importantly showing their love? Do not read on if your partner thinks Valentine’s Day is a made-up day by Hallmark....
Lane Cove News Week in Review 27th January to 2nd February 2022
Welcome to our week in review.
Truck Brings Down Powerlines in Riverview
On 27 January 2922, a truck driving along Tambourine Bay Road (near Sofala Avenue) dragged down powerlines (see our cover photo and photo below)....
The Lane Cove Gift Card is Here
What do you get that person who has EVERYTHING? Need a quick gift for a friend? We have the solution and it is easy... The Lane Cove Gift Card.
Lane Cove Gift Card!
The Lane Cove...
Back to School Tips for Lane Cove Mums and Dads
We know how busy parents are at this time of the year so we have put together a list of tips and suppliers to make your life easier.
Rapid Antigen Testing (RATs)
The 2022 word of...
Tips on How To Rapid Antigen Test Your School Kids for COVID – Go...
Many parents across Australia will be COVID testing their kids at home using rapid antigen tests (RATs), as school returns across many states next week.
The Victorian and New South Wales governments strongly recommend twice-weekly...