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.

New Return and Earn Options for Lane Cove

After waiting for ages to get a return and earn reverse vending machine in Lane Cove, we finally got one at Little Street Carpark. It's been a success and that has meant that sometimes the...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 2nd to 8th August 2020

It’s a wet and cold Sunday Night.  Sit back, relax and read our Lane Cove News week in the news. Telstra Issue Both In the Cove and ITC Lane Cove Chat were flooded last Sunday with...

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...