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.
Meet Ray the New Riverview Butcher
We now have another independent butcher in Lane Cove! Ray has set up shop in the Riverview Shops (also known as York’s Corner).
You will notice a big difference when you walk into the Riverview...
Two Lane Cove Cylists Hit After SUV Hit and Run Rampage
NSW Police arrested a Queensland man, in Penrith this morning, and will allege he was involved in 8 hit-and-run incidents around Sydney yesterday (19th July 2020). Three of the incidents resulted in cyclists sustaining...
Police Searching for a SUV Driver Involved in 8 Hit and Runs – One...
News update: Driver arrested by police this morning at a Penrith Petrol Station - police holding press conference at 12.30 today.
If you were driving along Epping Road Lane Cove at around 11.15 am yesterday...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 12th to 18th July 2020
This week the big news was The Canopy's restaurants. Lane Cove Council announced the details of four restaurants that will be in the main building on The Canopy. The building closest to The Cake...
Get Ready Lane Cove – Chargrill Charlie’s is on a Feeding Frenzy
You known ITC loves a comp!! Get ready to try and win some Chargrill Charlie's tucker with their new Feeding Frenzy app (tip: if you win go straight for the fries - best in...
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...