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.

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...

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. ...