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.
Planning NSW Denies Due Process For Controversial Lane Cove Council Backed Development
In what could only be likened to an episode of Yes Minister and Utopia rolled into one sitcom, Planning NSW and Lane Cove Council's actions are denying due process to Lane Cove Residents.
266 Longueville...
Shop Online with Local Lane Cove Businesses
In the Cove has always been a passionate supporter of buying local and supporting local. You should see ITC's credit card, jam-packed with local purchases (probably more than Mr ITC would like).
If you are...
Further COVID19 Restrictions Announced for Greater Sydney (which includes Lane Cove) 17 July 2021
Given the growing number of infectious cases in the community and unlinked cases of community transmission, COVID-19 restrictions have been tightened across Greater Sydney, including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong, and Shellharbour. NSW...
ITC Chalk it Up Footpath/Driveway Colouring Competition Winners
Thank you to everyone who submitted a #chalkitup entry. We had some amazing and inspiring entries. Every child who entered is a winner (in more ways than one) as they will all receive a...
Lane Cove Week News in Review 4th to 10th July 2021
Welcome to our week in review. This article has been updated to include COVID19 information as of 14th July 2021. Happy Bastille Day to all our French readers.
COVID19 Update - 14th July 2021
Lockdown has...
Economic Support Package COVID19 – Info for Lane Cove Businesses and Residents
Yesterday the NSW Government announced an economic support package aimed at helping businesses and people right across the state fight through the current COVID-19 lockdown.
The commitment will now be up to $5.1 billion, including...
Lane Cove Senior Ranger Vladimir Kotlyar Pleads Guilty to Seven Charges
In October 2020, Vladimir Kotlyar, Lane Cove's Senior Ranger, 56, was arrested in Wollstonecraft after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers allegedly discovered firearm parts in parcels. He was in jail until 11 November 2020,...
NSW Releases New Guidelines on Vaccination – Lane Cove GP’s Have Appointments
NSW Health has released new guidelines on vaccinations.
Who can get a vaccine now
If you are aged
18 to 39 years old, you can ask your GP about getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine or book an appointment...
Fire and Rescue NSW Warn About Heaters After Dettman Avenue Longueville Fire
The roof and top storey of a house in Dettmann Avenue Longueville went up in flames this morning. At around 10.20 am, Fire and Rescue NSW were called to attend to the blaze.
https://www.facebook.com/frnsw040/videos/pcb.804095570277519/349542930009772
Fire and...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 27th June to 4th July 2021
Welcome to our week in review.
Latest COVID19 Information - 7th July 2021
Lockdown has been extended to 16th July 2021 (the same restrictions apply - you can read them here).
Schools will not have face to...