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.
Busways Appointed To Operate Lane Cove Buses – But It’s a “Franchise” not “Privatisation”
Public Transport, and in particular buses, has always been a hot topic in Lane Cove. Over the last couple of years, ITC has led a push for Lane Cove commuters to have more bus...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 18th to 28th July 2021
It's been another big week in Lane Cove with COVID19 news (there are now 2 unknown cases in Lane Cove) and a few other local issues.
COVID19 Update up to 28 July 2021
The NSW Govt...
Lockdown Extended for Greater Sydney (which includes Lane Cove) until 28th August 2021
Given the growing number of infectious cases in the community and unlinked cases of community transmission, COVID-19 lockdown restrictions will remain across Greater Sydney, including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong, and Shellharbour. The...
Lane Cove West Public School Student’s Positive COVID-19 Test
Lane Cove West Public School was non-operational on Monday 26 July 2021 due to a positive COVID-19 case. The school reopened after deep cleaning on 27 July 2021.
On 25th July 2021, the NSW Department...
Lane Cove Week News in Review 11th to 24th July 2021
Welcome to our week in review. This article has been updated to include COVID19 information as of 21 July 2021
COVID19 Update - 21 July 2021
NSW recorded 110 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in...
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...