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.
NSW Chief Health Officer’s 4 Steps Towards Reducing COVID19 Community Transmission
After several weeks of minimal COVID19 community transmission in NSW, we are now experiencing more community transmissions cases than hotel quarantine cases.
Latest Community Transmission Cases
Of today’s (15 July 2020) new cases, three are returned...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 5th to 11th July 2020
This week it was all about Coles Lane Cove relocating to The Canopy. The big shiny new store opened on Wednesday 8th July 2020. It was the end of an era for the old...
Weird, Wacky and Unusual Sights in Lane Cove
In the Cove started as a Facebook page in 2012. Since that time, we have become a multi-platform media business with a Facebook Page, Facebook Group, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and a weekly news blast...
The Canopy Lane Cove Shared Zone – What is a Shared Zone
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...
North Shore Police Cracking Down on Illegal Drugs
The North Shore Police Area Command has wrapped up a week-long proactive strategy targeting the supply of heroin and ice on the North Shore with a high-visibility policing operation.
Strike Force Punnet
North Shore Police Area...
Sneak Peek at the new Coles Lane Cove in the Canopy
Let the Lane Cove Supermarket wars begin!!
Coles Lane Cove The Canopy Opens 8 July 2020
The brand new, state of the art, Coles Supermarket will open at The Canopy at 8.30 am tomorrow (8 July...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 28th June to 4th July 2020
Good news this week with no further positive COVID19 cases at Lane Cove West Public School after a year two student tested positive last week.
A Balmain Woolworths employee has tested positive to COVID19. Depending...
Lane Cove Council Seeking Comments on a Sport and Rec Precinct
Lane Cove Council has proposed a new Sport and Recreation Precinct where the Lane Cove Cove Golf Club, River Road Tennis Courts and car park are currently located. They are also seeking comment on...
Wood Burning Fires In Lane Cove
On Sunday night, I kept asking Mr ITC if he could smell smoke and to check to see the house was not burning down (when you live in an unrenovated Californian Bungalow who knows...
Lane Cove Council Kingsford Smith Oval Dog Gates Confusion
Earlier this year, Lane Cove Council decided they would remove the gates at Kingsford Smith Oval and install three open chicanes. This move was Lane Cove Council’s attempt to encourage dog owners to watch...