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.
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...
Construction Noise in Lane Cove
Construction noise can be very annoying. With more of us working from home, we can be subjected to construction noise nearly all day. To make matters worse, and due to COVID19 orders, construction can...
Which Lane Cove Residential Streets Should have a 40 km/h Speed Limit?
From time to time In the Cove is contacted by local residents expressing concern about cars speeding along their street. They would like the speed limit in their street lowered.
Lately, we have had quite...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 23rd to 29th August 2020
Welcome to our week in review.
COVID19 Update
For the last couple of weeks, the North Shore has been relatively COVID19 free. However, a new Sydney CBD cluster has developed, which has impacted the North Shore. ...
Confirmed COVID19 case in Hunters Hill
For the last couple of weeks, the North Shore has been relatively COVID19 free. However, a new Sydney CBD cluster has grown to eight, with confirmation that three infected people attended City Tattersalls Club...
A Good News Story – The Lane Cove Community Sourced Bike
One of our Roving Reporters David Mitchell was involved in a good news story during these tough COVID19 times. Take it away David...
It is wonderful to be able to share a happy COVID-19 story....
Job of the Day – Admin Support (three months)
I need someone to do some printing of single page letter heads, calling me to sign the letters,
folding in envelopes and organise posting to mostly international addresses.
Preferably the person needs be located in the...
Lane Cove Dogs Mystery Illness
This week ITC readers have been posting about their dogs becoming ill after visiting local parks and playgrounds. The cause of their illness remains a mystery. There are several different illnesses which could be...
Lane Cove Council Assisting Local Businesses to Capture Contact Details
The NSW contact tracers are doing a great job at finding contacts of confirmed COVID19 cases. Many clusters have developed after a COVID19 positive person attends a pub or restaurant. It's so important that...