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.

Pioneer Lane Cove West Family Home for Sale – Last sold in 1952

A home built by one of Lane Cove West Pioneers is on the market.  Elijah Charlish Junior built 123 - 125 Centennial Avenue Lane Cove.  The Charlish Family made a huge impact on Lane...

Lane Cove Local Adrienne Cahalan Inducted into Sailing Australia’s Hall of Fame

The patron of the Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Club is Adrienne Cahalan OAM.  She is one of the biggest female names in Sailing. She was recently inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame because...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 21st to 27th October 2019

It’s time for our week in review.  It was a big week of announcements that will impact Lane Cove Commuters. Early Bird Parking/Commuter Parking or Staff Parking? As we reported last week, the Lane Cove Council...

Lane Cove Local Sallee Hitchins – Luxury Candles with a Royal Connection

In The Cove would like you to meet another creative Lane Cove local.  Sallee Hitchens is the founder of the luxury candle range U Light Me Up.   ULightMeUp creates beautiful handmade luxury, soy/coconut wax, crystal candles. In...

Lane Cove Buses Shake Up: Don’t Use the “P” word

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. The Sydney Morning Herald reported this morning (24th...

Police Report Highlights Incidents Near Railway Stations

This week's Lower North Shore Area Command police report has a few incidents, that although they are not in Lane Cove, are worth noting and discussing with your family. Drug Arrests – North Sydney Seventeen people...

Lane Cove Fire and Rescue – Always on Call

Lately, Lane Cove has been keeping our emergency services busy.   Lane Cove Fire and Rescue are usually the first responders to an incident in the Lane Cove Council area.  ITC contacted NSW Fire and...

Lane Cove Council Launches an Australian First: Library to Your Door

A first for Australia, Lane Cove Council has launched a ground-breaking new service enabling all residents to have library items delivered directly to their door. The service, operated by Lane Cove Library and launched in...

Lane Cove’s Food and Wine by the River Sunday 3 November 2019

Lane Cove’s Food and Wine by the River is on Sunday 3 November, Tambourine Bay Reserve, Riverview.  This event is getting more and more popular this year and the good news is it will...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 13th October to 19th October 2019

Welcome to our week in review. Organic Waste Mess Lane Cove’s organic waste problem is not going away.   Currently Lane Cove’s red bins are sent to the Veolia Woodlawn Eco-precinct, in the town of Tarago, located...