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.
Tips on How to Survive Self Isolation in Lane Cove
We have put together a list of businesses that will deliver to your door or provide a home service if you have been asked (or choose) to self isolate due to Covid 19.
You will...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 8th to 14th March 2020
This week it is all about Covid 19 and what is happening in Lane Cove (please make sure you subscribe to our newsletter and follow our Facebook page for the latest updates)
Covid 19 List...
Lane Cove Council Cancels Events Including Access to Council Meeting
The Lane Cove Council has responded to the Covid 19 escalation. A few local council events have been cancelled and the public forum at the Lane Cove Council Meeting will not proceed.
Events Cancelled
Council has...
Councillor Andrew Zbik Wants Lane Cove Council to Object to Bus “Privatisation”
The number one public transport option for Lane Cove Commuters is buses. Over the last couple of years, Lane Cove commuters have pushed for more bus services.
In October 2019 the NSW State Government published...
Residents and Community Groups Object to Redevelopment of Historic Lane Cove Church
In November 2015 the Chatswood South Uniting Church, on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Mowbray Road (just near The Great Northern), was listed for sale. Two years later it was on the...
Lane Cove Council Installs New Pedestrian Crossing at Accident Hotspot
If you have driven along Longueville Road today near Ray White Real Estate Agents you will have noticed a new addition to the Longueville Road Footpath.
Fences have now been installed along both sides of...
The Community Recycling Centre is a hit with Lane Cove Residents
The Community Recycling Centre is a one-stop-shop for safely disposing of problem household wastes such as paint, gas bottles, e-waste or motor oil and more. In other words, problem wastes that can’t be collected...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 1st March to 7th March 2020
Welcome to our week in review. The week started off windy and finished with rain and showers. This inclement weather did not stop Lane Cove’s #toiletpapergate. Toilet Paper is still hard to obtain in...
Lane Cove Business Round Up February 2020
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for February 2020. In this article, we tell you about new businesses, renovations, refurbishments and businesses who support ITC by becoming part of our Local Business Directory.
New Businesses
Cafe...
Scott Morrison Says No Need to Panic Buy
If you have been shopping in Lane Cove this week, you will have seen the shelves in Woolworths and Coles have been stripped of staples like toilet paper, tissues, rice, noodles, pain relief tablets...