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 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...
Two Lane Cove Locals Recognised in Queens Birthday Honours List
Two-Lane Cove residents have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list. In addition to the two locals, former Lane Cove local and Member for Lane Cove, Kerry Chikarovski was also honoured. Kerry's...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 6th to 12th June 2021
Welcome to our lane cove news week in review.
The Lane Cove Sports and Recreational Facility
The Lane Cove Council has lodged a development application (DA 64/2021) for the new Lane Cove Sports and Recreational Facility...
Local Residents Oppose Comfort Inn Redevelopment – Gatacre Avenue Lane Cove
Residents who live in or around Gatacre Avenue and Allison Avenue Lane Cove are concerned about the proposed redevelopment of the Comfort Inn in Lane Cove.
Update: New plans have been submitted and residents have...
Lane Cove Council Reveals Plans for Multi Sports Facility at the Lane Cove Golf...
The Lane Cove Council has lodged a development application (DA 64/2021) for the new Lane Cove Sports and Recreational Facility at the Lane Cove Golf Course. It will be a two-level multi-sports facility (with...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 30th May to 5th June 2021
Welcome to our Week in Review. The weather this weekend, was stunning and ITC follower and local Mark Massingham is the photographer behind our cover photo of Burns Bay Reserve.
Portrait of Local Living Legend...