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 20th to 26th September 2020
COVID19 Update
This week has seen a reduction in COVID 19 cases. On Sunday 27th September 2020 there were no new COVID 19 cases.
While there have been days where no locally acquired cases were recorded,...
Spring/Summer Lane Cove Sport for Young and Not so Young
The AFL and NRL seasons will be winding up soon. But, that does not mean your footy season or sports season is over. Several local clubs have spring/summer comps for the whole family to...
Greenwich Hospital Redevelopment Plans Referred to Independent Planning Commission
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment has now completed its evaluation of the Greenwich Hospital Redevelopment (SSD-8699) and provided it to the Independent Planning Commission NSW for determination.
Hammond Care the owners of Greenwich Hospital...
JobKeeper Cuts Will Impact Lane Cove – Shop Local Lane Cove
The McKell Institute has released a report titled Crossing the Fiscal Cliff National, State and Local Impacts of the JobKeeper Extension and Reduction.
This report collates findings from the McKell Institute’s analysis of the changes...
Police Investigating Stabbing in Mindarie Street Lane Cove North
Police are investigating an alleged stabbing that occurred in Mindarie Street on 16 September 2020.
Police responded to a triple zero call around 9.00 pm whereby a 42-year-old man sustained serious injuries from an assault.
Ambulance...
The Repair Cafe is Re-Opening. Don’t Throw it Away, Fix It
A group of dedicated local residents are behind Repair Cafe Sydney North.
Like many events, The Repair Cafe had to close due to COVID19. They re-opened on 4th October 2020. The main difference is that...
Dirty Rug? Give them a Rug Spa Treatment by Devine Rug Care
Last year we were contacted by Divine Rug Care. They contacted us after an ITC reader was so impressed with their clean rug by Devine Rug Care, they encouraged them to call us. We...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 13th to 19th September 2020
Welcome to our week in review. A wet weekend has meant a few traffic accidents at the usual high accident zones.
COVID19 Update - Another Positive COVID19 case at the Hunters Hill Club
Were you at...
Residents Petition for Lane Availability at Lane Cove 50m Outdoor Pool
The Lane Cove 50m Outdoor Pool will re-open on 3rd October 2020. Ian Thorpe will be the special guest at the opening.
The Lane Cove Aquatic Centre is home to the Lane Cove Swimming Club...
Have You Got What it Takes to Become a Lane Cove Councillor?
The next local government elections will be held on September 4th 2021.
The Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Women has launched a campaign to encourage more women to stand for their community...