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.
Hospital to Home Support Available for Lane Cove Residents
Residents in Lane Cove (and other Northern Sydney suburbs) need not feel alone when returning home after a stint in the hospital, thanks to a hospital discharge follow-up service called Hospital to Home funded...
The Last Days Pilot Program is Coming to Lane Cove
The Last Days Program is an education course which provides skills and confidence to help a person in the last months, weeks and days of their life and the next pilot program will be...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 11th to 17th October 2020
A big week in Lane Cove with the opening of another new restaurant and a new clothes store.
Lane Cove North Centennial Avenue/Mowbray Road Traffic Congestion
Earlier this year Lane Cove North Residents contacted ITC to...
Lane Cove Local Kate Massey – Smashing Challenges and Fundraising for Cancer
This year the Sun-Herald City2Surf World’s Largest “fun” run is on October 18th. Why are we telling you this? Well, it’s also the same day as Kate Massey’s 10th cancer anniversary.
Kate is one amazing...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 4th October 2020 to 10th October 2020
Stunning weather for the last week of the school holidays.
COVID19 Update - Venues on North Shore Visited by Confirmed Cases
This week NSW Health has alerted the public to new locations visited by confirmed cases...
Uniting St Columba’s Lane Cove Aged Care Facility to Be Redeveloped
Uniting St Columba’s Lane Cove aged care facility is to be redeveloped. The church has lodged a development application with the Lane Cove Council (DA 134/2020).
Background
Uniting have operated “St.Columbas’ Lane Cove” for 26 years...
Land and Environment Court Gives Go Ahead for 37 Apartments Opposite Mowbray Public School...
Get ready for more construction near Mowbray Public School after the Land and Environment Court gave the go-ahead for the developer, Staldone Turramurra Pty Ltd, to construct 37 apartments at 640 - 646 Mowbray...
Centro Lane Cove West – A New Convenience/Grocery Store and Cafe
Lane Cove West has a new convenience/grocery store and cafe. Centro is located in Waterview Drive right next to Hughes Park. Centro is a family-owned business, and Mike, one of the owners, has lived...
Lane Cove Halloween 2020
Halloween you either love it or hate it. Each year it gets bigger and bigger in NSW and in Lane Cove, there are some well-known treat streets. What will Halloween be like in 2020...