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.
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...
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...