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.
Planning Panel Approves Coles Site Redevelopment
The Sydney North Planning Panel (SNPP) has approved plans to redevelop the Coles Supermarket Site on Burns Bay Road. This site will be redeveloped once Coles relocates into The Canopy.
Reasons for Approving the Coles...
Residents Query Lane Cove West Red Light/Speed Camera Location
The red light/speed camera ("red light camera") is now operational at the Fig Tree Street/Barwon Road and Centennial Avenue intersection Lane Cove West.
Warning Letter for One Month
A Transport for NSW spokesperson advised ITC the camera...
Lane Cove News Week in Review September 22nd to September 28th 2019
Phew, where do we start? It has been a HUGE week in Lane Cove. Lane Cove was the lead item on Channels 9 and 7 news on Thursday. There was also numerous Lane Cove...
Police Arrest Man Involved in Yesterday’s Lane Cove Manhunt
The NSW Police have arrested the man involved in Thursday's Lane Cove manhunt. The man was arrested on a boat in Sydney’s south on Friday 27th September 2019.
Thursday 26th September 2019
Just prior to 4pm...
Lane Cove Police Operation Ends Without Arrest
Just prior to 4pm on Thursday 26 September 2019 NSW police approached a man on Longueville Road, Lane Cove.
After a short interaction with the man regarding an ongoing investigation, he allegedly produced a screwdriver...
Old Fashioned Fun and Games in Lane Cove
Put down those screens and recharge your batteries the old fashioned way. If you fancy a bit of table tennis, volleyball, bocce, giant chess and more pop along to the Games in the Park...
Business Succession Planning
In the Cove has a broad and interesting demographic. We know many Lane Cove business owners and Lane Cove residents, who have businesses located outside Lane Cove or online, read In the Cove articles. ...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 15th to 21st September 2019
A big news week in Lane Cove. The rainy weather caused havoc on the roads. The Lane Cove Council meeting on Monday 16th September 2019 had a packed agenda (the greatest number of agenda...
Celebrate the Rugby World Cup and Score a Free Family Chargrill Charlie’s Chicken Pack...
The Rugby World Cup has started and you score if Australia wins!! Local Businesses have some great Rugby World Cup offers and Chargrill Charlie's is giving away free Chargrill Charlie's Family Chicken Packs if...
JOB OF THE DAY – Shorties Lane Cove Restaurant and Bar Supervisor
Shorties Lane Cove Restaurant and Bar Supervisor
We're looking for an experienced Restaurant and Bar Supervisor. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the owners on the restaurant and bar's operations ,...