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 Land and Housing Corporation Concept Plans for 20 Mindarie St Lane Cove North...
The NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) is proposing to redevelop three properties at 20-22 Mindarie St and 30 Pinaroo Place. It will be a 21 m high Residential Unit Building with 31 units...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 16th to 23rd May 2020
After a few weeks of only COVID19 related news, it was a big news week in Lane Cove.
St Ignatius College Riverview COVID19 Case
SIC Riverview was closed after a boy tested positive on Wednesday.
No details...
SIC Riverview High School Student Tests Positive to COVID19
St Ignatius College Riverview has confirmed a student located on their secondary campus has tested positive for COVID19.
The news broke on Twitter around 1 pm today that the School had informed staff a student...
Controversial Northwood Aged Care Facility Rezoning Approved by NSW Govt’s Fast Track Programme
As one of the measures to kickstart the NSW economy during and after the COVID-19, the NSW Government announced plans to fast-track the assessment of development applications and rezoning. The NSW Government wants to...
Lane Cove Playgrounds
In the last couple of years, Lane Cove Council has lifted its game when it comes to playground construction and upgrading parks and playgrounds.
Lane Cove demographics show there is a need for playgrounds in...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 10th to 16th May 2020
Welcome to our first week in review for a while. As we start to return to the new normal, we thought that ITC should also go back to our regular features. So here is...
Lane Cove Council Refuses to Change their mind on Public Forums
The Lane Cove Council has delivered another blow to transparent and open government by refusing to change their mind about a virtual public forum where members of the public can make oral submissions.
The Lane...
Lane Cove Council Area Major Developments Update July 2020
We might be in the middle of a pandemic, but development applications and planning proposals are still being progressed.
The purpose of the Program is to redirect resources within the Department of Planning, Industry and...
Lane Cove Man in Custody as Part of Scott Johnson’s 1988 Murder Investigation
Article Updated 13 May 2020 at 2.56 pm
Yesterday a Lane Cove North man was arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Scott Johnson, whose body was located near North Head more than 30 years...
Lane Cove Residents Can Now Volunteer via the Emergency Support Volunteer Website
Lane Cove likes to volunteer. Results of the 2016 Census reveal that 25% of Lane Cove residents volunteer in some capacity. It could be at your local sporting group, scout group, school, meals on...