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.
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...
Lane Cove Home Grown Plant Sale – Raising Money for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
We have some good news for you if you need inexpensive plants for the garden or apartment balcony and want to help raise money for Guide Dogs.
Barry and Estelle live in Lane Cove North...
Lane Cove Council’s Get That Job Success Story – David Mitchell
For the last three years, Lane Cove Council has been holding seminars aimed at residents who have been made redundant or are having a hard time getting a job. The workshops are well attended. ...
Information on the Rapid Antigen Testing – Concessional Access Programme in Lane Cove
The Australian government has introduced a temporary Rapid Antigen Test Concessional Access programme. The programme started on 24 January 2022 and ends on 30 April 2022.
If you have a valid, eligible Commonwealth concession card,...
Junior Girl’s Cricket Goes from Strength to Strength in Lane Cove
Last Saturday (29 January 2021) was a huge day for Girl's Cricket in Lane Cove. The Lane Cove Cricket Club plays in the North Shore Junior Cricket Association (NSJCA) competition. NSJCA is the largest...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 19th to 26 January 2022
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Council Extraordinary Meeting - 24th January 2022
Bob Campbell Oval
The Lane Cove Council held an extraordinary council meeting to discuss the future of Bob Campbell Oval (BCO) -...