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.
The Canopy Shared Zone – Lane Cove Council Provides Some Stats on Usage
The Canopy Lane Cove has revitalised the Lane Cove Village. Lane Cove Residents appear to be loving the new playground and park areas. An issue concerning residents is the Birdwood Lane, Shared Zone.
What is a Shared...
Macquarie Uni Researcher Ground Breaking Device to Help Avoid Skin Cancer
Macquarie University is just down the road from Lane Cove, and many Lane Cove students study there. A Lane Cove local is editor of The Lighthouse; the website that shines a light on the...
Does a Lane Cove Resident Have the Best Garden in Sydney?
ITC loves to walk around Lane Cove and we have seen some wonderful gardens. We don't think these magical gardens should be hidden from the world. We want you to enter Sydney's Best Garden...
Lane Cove Week in Review 26th July to 1st August 2020
It was a rainy start to the week with 72mm of rain falling in Lane Cove on Sunday. COVID19 crept closer to Lane Cove this week with a confirmed positive case attending premises in...
Moore Street Lane Cove Gates – Be Careful
Moore Street is the road that motorists are not permitted to access before 9 am. There is a locked gate during the morning peak. Queues of cars form at 9am, waiting for the gate...
Lane Cove Local Vanessa Armstrong – Passionate About Natural Cleaning Products
At In the Cove we like to highlight Lane Cove residents who have online businesses – just another way of supporting the Lane Cove Community.
We would like to introduce you to Vanessa Armstrong. Vanessa...
Uncovered – Lane Cove Secrets Revealed
Uncovered is an investigative project undertaken by Tilly Lees during her residency at Gallery Lane Cove from 2019-2020.
During her residency, Tilly endeavoured to uncover the essence of Lane Cove and to bring into the...
Lane Cove Week in Review 19th to 25th July 2020
The good news is that there have been no cases recorded of community transmission in the Lane Cove Council area since the 24 June 2020.
We are often asked about COVID19 testing. The Sydney...
5 Steps for a Cleaner Lane Cove
During the COVID19 lockdown have you noticed the sky seems bluer and the air crisper? How do we ensure we do our bit for the environment? There are a few steps we can all...
A Lane Cove Mum’s Review of The Canopy Playground
We asked Lane Cove Mum Julie Taylor to review The Canopy playground and give us her thoughts. Take it away Julie...
The Canopy Playground - A kid’s haven in the heart of Lane Cove
With the...