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.
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),...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 13th to 19th June 2021
Welcome to our week in review. A wet ending to a week in which COVID19 positive cases visited sites in the North Sydney/Ryde/Macquarie Area, and masks became mandatory again on public transport again.
Our cover...
Car Linked to CBD Shooting Set on Fire in Northwood
The usually quiet Fleming Street in Northwood was a hive of activity last night (17th June 2021) around 10.30 pm after a car was dumped and set alight in the street. Police told residents...
NSW State Government Backflips on Sunday Construction Noise
Construction noise can be very annoying. With more of us working from home, we can be subjected to construction noise nearly all day. To make matters worse, and due to COVID19 orders, construction during...
Greenwich Local John Southwood’s Lap Around Australia Fundraising For PAWS Pet Therapy
On 17 April 2021, John Southwood em”bark”ed on a solo motorbike trip clockwise around Australia to raise funds and awareness for PAWS Pet Therapy.
Forty-seven days later, after travelling 13 770 km and riding for...
Lane Cove Set to Become a Winter Wonderland with Winter in the Village
COVID19 UPDATE
Lane Cove Council Events taking place up to and including 9 July 2021 will be postponed or cancelled – where events have involved registrations, any affected participants are being contacted.
Some Winter in the...