Jacky Barker

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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 Local Stephen Miller – A Man Who Wears Many Hats

Sitting at the lights on Longueville Road recently, I spied Lane Cove local Stephen Miller, now off duty and heading home from his job as School Crossing Supervisor at Lane Cove Public. After the...

Four Lane Cove/Greenwich Residents Recognised in 2021 Australia Day Honours List

Four Lane Cove/Greenwich residents have been recognised in this year's Australia Day’s honours list. The Governor-General today announced the Australia Day 2021 Honours List, recognising 845 Australians. Included in the list are: 571 recipients of awards...

What’s Open in Lane Cove on Australia Day Public Holiday 2021

Tuesday 26th January 2020 is the official Australia Day Public Holiday.  Here is the rundown on what will be open!! Most Coffee shops are open, but they may open a tiny bit later and close...

Mowbray Eatery on NSW Food Authority Name and Shame List

On 11 December 2020, Willoughby City Council visited Mowbray Eatery and issued five infringement notices totalling $4400.00.   This has resulted in Mowbray Eatery being listed on the NSW Food Authority Name and Shame list. Five...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 17th to 22nd January 2021

Welcome to our week in review. Parking Changes near Lane Cove Council Building Lane Cove Council has reclaimed part of the outdoor parking near the Lane Cove Council building. The Public was allowed to use it...

In The Cove Wants To Grow and We Need Your Help (and if you...

Last year In the Cove hit some amazing milestones including over 2.5 million hits on our website. In The Cove is proudly independent.  We are funded by local businesses who have been an amazing support...

In The Cove Lane Cove Podcast – The Book Episode

Welcome to Episode 1 Series Two of In the Cove’s Lane Cove Podcast.  In our first episode, we interview two Lane Cove Locals who have written books that tweens, teens and parents should read. Play...

Become a Lane Cove Mozzie Monitor

Mozzie Monitors is a citizen science initiative to increase mosquito surveillance, thereby improving public health. Mozzie Monitoring Each summer, NSW Health routinely monitors notified cases of mosquito-borne illness and monitors mosquito populations for viruses in strategic...

The Hidden Arcades of Lane Cove – Lane Cove Arcade

Welcome to another instalment of the Hidden Arcades of Lane Cove. Today we are exploring Lane Cove Arcade. Lane Cove Arcade is situated at 115- 19 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. If you're on Longueville Road,...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 10th to 16th January 2021

The big news this week was an arrest of a 26-year-old Lane Cove man as part of a large-scale Australian Federal Police (AFP) led investigation into an online alleged child sex offender network. The Lane Cove...