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.
Get Ready Lane Cove, with the Willoughby – Lane Cove SES Unit!
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is here to help with information on how to prepare and to provide emergency assistance, during storms, floods and tsunami. Our local unit is Willoughby – Lane Cove,...
Warning Car Thefts and Car Break-Ins Lane Cove Area
Last weekend there was a wave of car break-ins and at least one car theft reported to police.
Car Break-Ins
A few weeks ago Longueville had a wave of cars being broken into.
Car Theft
A BMW was...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 6th to 12th September 2020
Welcome to our week in review.
False COVID19 Positive Macquarie Centre
This week NSW Health advised the following premises as places where a COVID19 positive case has visited:
Macquarie Shopping Centre, including Food Court, Coco Tea, Myer,...
Pamper Your Pet at Pawer Pet Grooming Studio Lane Cove
Lane Cove has a new pet grooming studio located on Longueville Road
Meet Ciara - Pawer Pet Studio's Founder
Pawer's founder is Ciara. This is Ciara second pet grooming studio; she also used to have a...
ALDI and Coles Lane Cove Say Not to Implementing Lane Cove’s Contract Tracing App
There is a confirmed case of COVID19 in Lane Cove. The case was acquired due to being a known contact of a positive case.
The NSW contact tracers are doing a great job at finding...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 30th August to 5th September 2020
A warmer week in Lane Cove. Usually, September is a big month in Lane Cove with the spring outdoor events starting - not this year.
COVID19 Update
There is a confirmed case of COVID19 in Lane...
Coles Lane Cove Burns Bay Road Developer Changes Plans
In October 2019, the Sydney North Planning Panel (SNPP) approved plans to demolish and redevelop the Coles Supermarket Site on Burns Bay Road.
The Developer has now lodged some new less ambitious plans which result...
Lane Cove Business Round Up – September 2020
Welcome to our monthly business round-up. A few new cafes have opened in Lane Cove, and the feedback has been great.
Opened
Two Jays Premium Burger Bar has opened in The Village Shopping Centre (near Soulful...
Controversial Northwood Aged Care One Step Closer as DA is Lodged
As one of the measures to kickstart the NSW economy during and after the COVID-19, the NSW Government announced plans to fast-track the assessment of development applications and rezoning. The NSW Government wants to...
Design & Building Professionals Act 2020 – A huge step in consumer protection
On 10 June 2020, a change came to the people of New South Wales; a change having momentous effects for everyone owning or living in a home or home unit – so everyone. This...