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 11th to 18th August 2021
Welcome to our week in review with up to date information on COVID19 as it impacts the Lane Cove Local Government Area.
COVID19 Lane Cove LGA Stats as of 8 pm 17th August 2021
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NSW Health Policy Change Explains Why Lane Cove Exposure Sites Have Not Been Listed...
Last week, ITC reported two local exposures sites. They were not on the NSW Health Department's Exposure Sites List.
NSW Health has changed the way they are now reporting exposure sites. They are no longer...
Lane Cove Lockdown Happy Hour Friday 20th August 2021
Get ready to Dance in Your Driveway, Bust a Move on Your Balcony - social distancing at its best. On Friday 20th August 2021.
ITC will be live-streaming a performance by local musician Belle. The...
COVID19 Vaccination Informaton – Lane Cove GP’s/Pharmacies Have Appointments
NSW Health has released new guidelines on vaccinations.
Who can get a vaccine now?
If you are 60 years and over and have not yet been vaccinated, please book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment with your doctor...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 4th to 11th August 2021
Welcome to our week in review with up to date information on COVID19 as it impacts the Lane Cove Local Government Area.
COVID19 Lane Cove LGA Stats as of 8 pm 10th August 2021
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2021 Lane Cove Magpie Swooping Season Has Started
Be aware, the 2021 Lane Cove Magpie Swooping Season has started.
Bird experts say there is a chance magpies will see people wearing face masks as a threat, as the swooping season has started earlier.
Remember...
Give Your Feedback on the Draft Noise Guide for Local Councils
What do you do if your neighbour insists on using the leaf blower early in the morning or likes to do home renovation works in the morning or in the evening. Who is responsible...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 25th July to 4th August 2021
Welcome to our week in review. This week, the big news was that Coles Lane Cove and ALDI Lane Cove were listed as exposure sites. On 29th July 2021, In the Cove first reported...
Bright Spark Power Joins the ‘Let There be Light!’ Blackman Park Lane Cove Campaign
The Lane Cove Cats are behind the push for better lights at Blackman Park lower Grass Fields. These lights have not been upgraded for over 40 plus years and they are expensive to run...
Making Census of the Census – Why I love it!!
Tuesday, August 10 is Census Night. The Census counts every person and household in Australia. It is a snapshot of who we are and how we are changing.
Census data is used to estimate Australia's...