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.
Lane Cove News Week in Review 10th to 17th November 2019
This week everyone was on the watch and alert for bushfires, remembering the brave souls who fought for our country and lending each other a hand.
Remembrance Day
The11th of November was Remembrance Day. A Day...
Boat, Caravan and Trailer Parking in Lane Cove Streets
In 2017 Lane Cove Council introduced new boat trailer parking regulations. However these regulations did not cover trailer parking, box trailers or caravans.
Trailer parking in residential streets has been the subject of many complaints....
Feral Cats in the Spotlight
Lane Cove has a vibrant bushland environment with plenty of native species. We also have a number of feral cats who breed in vacant houses and local halls and clubs (as they are not...
Lane Cove Bush Fire Information 12th November 2019
Both In the Cove and ITC Lane Cove Chat are being inundated with posts and questions. So we have created a list of everything we know so far and some resources for you.
Lane Cove...
Lane Cove Remembrance Day – Signalman John Tesoriero
Each year the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch invites a Lane Cove Resident to talk about a relative who has served in the military at the Lane Cove Remembrance Day Service.
This year Mark Tesoriero,...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 3rd November to 9th November 2019
Lane Cove kept the emergency services busy this week. A kitchen fire in a unit on Longueville road, a car on its roof on Johnston Crescent and a schoolboy attacked on his way home...
Police Calling for Witnesses to Osbourne Road Incident 7th November 2019
North Shore Police Command are calling for witnesses to an incident that took place in Osbourne Park yesterday afternoon (7th November 2019) around 4pm.
After getting off a bus on the Pacific Highway, a 16...
Off Leash Dog Areas Confusion – Another Lane Cove Council Communication Fail
Lane Cove Council has 17 Off Leash Dog Areas and one dedicated Dog Park at Blackman Park (with another one to be opened soon at Turrumburra Park).
What is an Off Leash Dog Area?
In NSW,...
Lane Cove Business Round Up – September/October 2019
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round Up for September/October 2019. 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...
Lane Cove Council Proposes City/Country Drought Relief Assistance
Lane Cove Council last night, at an extraordinary general meeting, resolved to put in place fund raising strategies to assist two NSW drought impacted local government areas – Gunnedah and Cobar.
Lane Cove Council will...