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 8th September to 15th September 2021
Welcome to our Lane Cove Local News week in review with up-to-date information on COVID19 as it impacts the Lane Cove Local Government Area.
COVID-19 cases and tests by local government area as at 8...
Spotlight on Local Councils and How Much they Pay their General Managers
The General Manager of a local council is an important position. They are the interface between the councillors who set the strategy and monitor performance and the council's operational arm, which implements the council’s...
In the Cove Lane Cove Podcast – Still in Lockdown September 2021
Welcome to our podcast. Today we will be discussing how to find out about COVID19 Local information. We also talk to In the Cove's running expert Andy Smith from North Shore Outdoor Running and...
Lane Cove Picnic Packs
Here are the official "picnic" rules that start today. They apply to the Lane Cove Council area as we are not an area of concern. You are not permitted to have people in your...
Lane Cove Council’s Decision to Cull Magpies Divides Residents
Earlier this year, a Lane Cove North Resident's action group lodged a petition with Lane Cove Council asking them to remove a male and female magpie in Johnston Crescent that has been aggressively attacking...
NSW Releases Road Map to Freedom But Does Not Give a Specific Date
Stay-at-home orders for adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be lifted from the Monday after NSW passes the 70% double vaccination target, under the roadmap to freedom released today.
Non-vaccinated young people...
Goodbye Green Space at 266 Longueville Road Lane Cove
Lane Cove Council rezoned community land at 266 Longueville Road to enable it to be "sold off" to a developer for a Senior Living Complex.
Residents want the area to be green space, and 266...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 1st September to 8th September 2021
Welcome to our Lane Cove Local News week in review with up-to-date information on COVID19 as it impacts the Lane Cove Local Government Area.
COVID-19 cases and tests by local government area as at 8...
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Survelliance Report on Delta in Schools and Child...
In the Lane Cove Council area since the pandemic started in March 2020, Lane Cove West Public School has had to close three times due to a student testing positive for COVID19. Last year...
Greenwich Public School Students Shows Their Creative Side
Well done to Stage 3 students from Greenwich Public School (Years 5 and 6) for their stunning art installations around Greenwich.
Led by teacher Amelia Rutherford the students were set a task, as part of...