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.
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...
Alerts Locks & Security Celebrating 30 Years in Lane Cove
In July 2020, Alert Locks & Security is celebrating 30 years in business. It’s a family run business that has grown and grown.
Alert Locks & Security Goes From Home Garage to Showroom
The business started...
Lane Cove Local Emma Phillips Making a Difference for Rural Cancer Patients
Last year, Lane Cove local Linda Botter organised the Liverity Spring Fashion Gala. The Fashion Show was designed to celebrate life through community engagement. The inaugural event empowered local cancer patients to model the latest...
The Canopy Lane Cove Car Parking FAQ’s
The Canopy car park is now fully operational, with 500 underground parking spaces available. Lane Cove Council owns the Car Park.
How Do I Access the Car Park?
You access the car park via the roundabout...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 21st to 27th June 2020
The big talking point in Lane Cove this week was a positive COVID19 test for a year two student at Lane Cove West Public School.
Positive COVID19 Test Lane Cove West Public School
On Wednesday night,...
NSW Health Minister’s Update on Lane Cove West PS Student’s Positive COVID-19 Test
A seven-year-old (Year 2) student at Lane Cove West Public School was one of the four new COVID-19 cases recorded in NSW since 8 pm yesterday (24 June 2020). The source of infection is...