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 Sweet Treats Home Delivery and Grab and Go
We previously published an extensive list of LOCAL businesses that are providing delivery services, online shopping and online services. Link to this guide here - one-click ordering for takeaway and delivery, and you can...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 21st – 30th June 2021
Due to the COVID19 lockdown and the numerous questions we were being asked about the lockdown, we had to delay our week in review that we normally publish on Sunday Night. This article is...
Lane Cove Very Own Podcast – COVID19 Lockdown 2.0
We have now released our special Lane Cove COVID19 Lockdown 2.0 podcast. We tell you what you need to know about COVID19 in Lane Cove. You can listen to the podcast here - you...
ITC Chalk it Up Footpath/Driveway Colouring Competition
The current COV1D19 lockdown coincides with the school holidays. With so many families having one or two parents/carers working from home, we thought we would run a competition that gives the kids something to...
Lane Cove Restaurants and Takeaways Home Delivery and Grab and Go
We previously published an extensive list of LOCAL businesses that are providing delivery services, online shopping and online services. To make it easier to browse we have now split up that article into different...
Greater Sydney Two Week Lockdown – Answering Lane Cove’s Questions
At 2 pm on 26th June 2021, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced that Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, and Wollongong regions (Greater Sydney Area) would be under Stay at Home Orders/Lockdown Orders...
COVID 19 Update 25 June 2021 – Lockdown for Any Person who Lives or...
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian issued the following statement about extending the restrictions announced earlier in the week (see below) and the new restrictions.
Restrictions Applying 25 June 2021
In addition, following updated health advice from the...
Lane Cove Council Supports The Garage Sale Trail
The Garage Sale Trail is the fire-breathing Godzilla of all garage sales. It’s a giant purpose-driven marketplace powered by over 150 local councils and the amazing people of Australia. For many years, the Lane...
Further COVID19 Restrictions Announced for Greater Sydney (which includes Lane Cove)
Further restrictions have been imposed since the Premier's press conference this morning. The restrictions and exposure sites are changing very rapidly. We will try to keep on top of them for you.
New Restrictions
To protect...
Burns Bay Road Lane Cove Roundabout Removal and Traffic Light Installations – No Right...
Construction of the new traffic lights at the Burns Bay Road/Tambourine Bay Road/Coxs Lane intersection has reached the stage where the traffic lights and traffic signs are being installed. Today (Monday 21st June 2021),...