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 7th to 13th July 2019
Welcome to our week in review. Hope you survived a cold and windy weekend.
Measles Alert
There is a measles alert for Lane Cove. A new case of measles was reported after a Sydney man recently...
Don’t get Scammed – Use a Master Locksmith
There has been an increase in property break ins over the last year. So much so that the North Shore Local Area Command has set up a strikeforce to investigate the thefts.
If you have...
Police Make an Arrest over Lane Cove North Break Ins
As you are probably aware there has been a spate of break ins around the Lane Cove Council Area. Police have charged a 40 year old Wahroonga man and 25 year old woman from...
Lane Cove Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a natural part of being human and something we all experience from time to time. But when anxiety is getting in the way of being the person you want to be and...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 30 June to 6th July 2019
Welcome to our week in review, our cover photo is a picture of the Lane Cove Golf Course this morning.
Lane Cove Council Spraying Programme
This week the Lane Cove Council came under fire from residents...
Central Park Tree Gets A Second Life
Locals were very upset when one of the most beautiful trees in Lane Cove had to be removed due to safety concerns.
The Central Park Angophora Costata was thought to have been planted in the...
Lane Cove Pool Construction Update
This week the Lane Cove Planning Panel approved Lane Cove Council's plans for the new grandstand and Synergy Youth Centre. The plans also including a new half court basketball court.
The site is now ready...
Organic Waste Problem for Lane Cove Council
In the 2018 War on Waste series they featured the Penrith City Council and the steps they have taken to reduce landfill and recycle organic matter. Penrith City Council offers a dedicated organics bin. After the...
Lane Cove Business Round Up June 2019
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round Up for June 2019. In this article we tell you about new businesses, renovations, refurbishments and businesses who support ITC by becoming part of our Local Business...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 23 to 30 June 2019
The week started with torrential rain and flooding on the Pacific Highway with one lane closed. This is the second week in a row the Pacific Highway has flooded in the same area. Although...