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 Council’s November Meeting Agenda Packed with Big Issues

The Lane Cove Council November Meeting is on Monday 16th November 2020.  There are several issues on the agenda that have been hotly debated in the community and on ITC Lane Cove Chat.  Some...

Lane Cove Senior Ranger Vladimir Kotlyar Released on Bail

Vladimir Kotlyar, Lane Cove's Senior Ranger, 56, was arrested in Wollstonecraft on Wednesday 21st October 2020 after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers allegedly discovered firearm parts in parcels.  He has been in jail since...

Lane Cove Council Announces Free Live Music Events for The Canopy Stage Opening

Get ready to celebrate Lane Cove.  Lane Cove Council has just announced a special series of free performances as they debut The Canopy stage with some of the best music in the business.   The...

Lane Cove Author Nick Wasiliev’s Book When Men Cry Released For World Kindness Day

Sports, music and arts journalist, podcast producer, social media coordinator, and author Nick Wasiliev has announced his debut novel WHEN MEN CRY (second edition), will be available for purchase on November 13th, 2020 -...

Greenwich Hospital Redevelopment Given the Green Light by Independent Planning Commission

The Independent Planning Commission (the Commission)  has granted consent to plans for a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Greenwich Hospital. HammondCare sought concept approval for a new 150-bed hospital building, respite care facility, two seniors living buildings...

No Postcode Untouched – Preventing Strokes in North Sydney Electorate

The Stroke Foundation commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to update the Stroke Foundation’s No Postcode Untouched, Stroke in Australia 2020 report.  The No Postcode Untouched, Stroke in Australia 2020 maps stroke incidence, prevalence and risk factors...

Viva Tequila $12 Cocktails at The Alcott Lane Cove

The Alcott Lane Cove is the place to go in November if you want to catch up with friends (while social distancing) and enjoy a cocktail. You can choose from $12 Tap Cocktails, a...

Lane Cove State Electorate Boundaries Review

The NSW Electoral Commission is reviewing the 93 electoral districts in New South Wales. The boundaries will be redrawn, if necessary, to ensure the number of voters in each district is as even as...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 1st to 7th November 2020

Another week of confusing weather.  Who knew what to wear on their daily walks!!! Vale Deborah Hutchens Former Lane Cove Mayor Deborah Hutchens passed away this week.  Her funeral was held on Friday 6th November 2020. Lane...

Dyarra Murrama Guwing – The Sun Setting Red at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative...

Dyarra Murrama Guwing (the sun setting red) is an intergenerational exhibition celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020 at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Space. The brainchild of Gallery Lane Cove's curator Rachael Kiang, the exhibition was developed...