Jacky Barker

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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.

Easy to Book Kids’ Activities in the North Shore

As co-founders of Skills and Thrills, local north shore parents Shazia Juma-Ross and Michael Hunter sure know a thing or two about school holiday activities. Skills and Thrills Kids' Activities While working together at Macquarie, Shazia...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 1st to 7th December 2019

Christmas has arrived in Lane Cove.  The biggest Christmas present for Lane Cove residents and businesses was the opening of The Canopy car park.  If you need to know anything about Christmas in Lane...

Reverse Vending Machine Installed in Little Street Car Park

The NSW Government’s Return and Earn Container Deposit Scheme commenced in December 2017. Under this scheme, people can return eligible beverage containers for recycling in exchange for a 10-cent refund.  The scheme aims are...

Lane Cove Christmas Gift Guide 2019 – Fitness, Sport and Activities

This is the guide where you will find something for the fit person, the person who likes being active or the person who wants to be fit and start the new year getting out...

Lane Cove Christmas Gift Guide 2019 – Looking and Feeling Good

We all like to look and feel good. So sit down relax and scroll through the different gift ideas. The Beautician The Beautician has a range of gifts to purchase in the salon for Christmas, and...

Lane Cove Christmas Gift Guide 2019 – Food and Drink

Everyone loves a gourmet gift especially picked for them. The Source Bulk Foods Lane Cove The Source Bulk Foods Lane Cove Christmas Gifts - Great for you – Great for the planet This Christmas, Source Bulk Foods Lane Cove...

Lane Cove Christmas Gift Guide 2019 – Home and Family

This is the gift guide if you are searching for a present for the home or perhaps you would like to purchase "an experience".  Yes this year, our gift guide include gift vouchers for...

Lane Cove Council Addresses River Road West Bottleneck

River Road West near Austin Street is basically a one-lane road due to cars being parked on the street.  This creates a bottleneck during peak periods. Lane Cove Council received representation from residents regarding safety...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 24th to 30th November 2019

Big news this week with Lane Cove Council announcing parking for over 400 cars will be available in The Canopy on Friday 6th December 2019 (just in time for the lighting of the Christmas...

Stuart Leal Gallery Contemporary Indigenous Art in Lane Cove

Stuart Leal Art Gallery  is now located in the old Adam Larissa shop in The Village Shopping Mall in Lane Cove.  He is now located at Shop 1 43 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove....