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 3rd to 9th January 2021
Welcome to our first week in review for 2021.
Another Boarding House Proposed for Lane Cove
A Development Application has been lodged for a new generation boarding house at 47A Penrose Street Lane Cove.
The DA proposal...
Run a Lap Of Lane Cove Challenge by Our Expert Running Coach Andy Smith
Our resident running expert Andy Smith from North Shore Running and Outdoor Fitness has put together a "Run a Lap Of Lane Cove Challenge."
Rules
The rules are pretty simple:
It would be best if you ran as...
In the Cove Lane Cove Podcast – Summer Series
Welcome to our Summer Edition of In the Cove's Lane Cove Podcast. We revisit three of our favourite interviews from last year.
Our regular monthly podcast will be released on January 20th 2021 - the...
COVID19 Local Update
Since March 2020 there have been 23 cases in the Lane Cove Council Area.
There were two cases in Lane Cove in December 2020.
One of the cases was acquired from overseas and one case (test...
10 Local Things to Do in Lane Cove in 2021
Sick of doing the same thing? Ready to do some new and different things in 2021? Here are ten local things to do in Lane Cove in 2021. This list focusses mainly on "adult...
Dance Lane Cove Dance
Sir Ken Robinson is a global leader in education reform. His view is dance should have the same status in schools as math, science and language. It may even help test scores.
Dance does form...
Lane Cove – The Dumping Season has Started
Our cover photo shows the dumping season has begun again. Our cover photo is the scene that greeted Vinnies' drivers at St Michael's this morning. The items in the white bags are the items...
Lane Cove New Years Day Trading Hours 2021
Happy New Year. Many local businesses take the opportunity to have a break in the first two weeks of the year. Relax we are here to help you.
If you NEED a coffee on New...
QR Codes Mandatory for Hospitality and Hairdressers – Check in Lane Cove
NSW Health mandated that from Monday 23 November 2020, customer check-in at businesses were to be completed using electronic methods, e.g. a QR code. Lane Cove Council developed its own QR system. This system...
Lane Cove Men’s Shed Restore a Sulky for Carisbrook Historic House
The Lane Cove Men's Shed is incredibly proud of their work in restoring a Sulky purchased by Carisbrook House.
Lane Cove Historical Society Acquires a Sulky
Some time ago, the Lane Cove Historical Society acquired an...