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.
Bridget Kennedy outside her verge garden in Lane Cove

Meet Lane Cove Citizen of the Year – Bridget Kennedy

Bridget Kennedy is Lane Cove's Citizen of the Year.  Bridget lives and breathes sustainability. Bridget: created a verge garden in Seville Street that brings joy to many residents.  Read more here; is a founding member...

Centennial Avenue Speedway

Many Lane Cove West residents are calling Centennial Avenue, the Centennial Avenue Speedway.  In March 2018 controversial clearways were introduced on Centennial Avenue and Burns Bay Road. The Residents objected to the clearways for the...

New Drink Driving Laws Start Today

Have you ever had a few drinks at a local pub or restaurant and thought it was still okay to drive?  It's only a short distance home after all.  Well think again.  It was...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 12 to 19th May 2019

Congratulations to Trent Zimmerman who has retained the seat of North Sydney in the Federal Election.  It was a busy day in Lane Cove with people out and about voting and eating democracy snags...

Evolvere Creates the Mother’s Village

Have you heard about Evolvere?Evolvere offers high quality student focused pilates, yoga and barre classes for both men and women. For pre and post natal students, they offer specialized classes for women to nurture,...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 5th to 11th May 2019

This week there was a mini crime wave in Lane Cove. Mini Crime Wave On Thursday night, numerous streets in Longueville were targeted by thieves.  Read more here. Identity Fraud A local resident has been the victim of...

Mini Crime Wave in Lane Cove Council Area

Another mini crime wave is sweeping the Lane Cove Council Area.  We have had reports of break ins, attempted break ins, car thefts and car break ins in the following areas in the last...

Identity Fraud in Lane Cove

A Greenwich resident was the victim of Identity Fraud.  The Identity Fraud came to light after the victim noticed $11,000 fraudulently withdrawn from their bank account from 15 March to 1 May 2019.  The...

Lane Cove Local Entrepreneur – Helping with Joint Pain Relief for Dogs

  ITC met with Will Godfrey who told us about Mobility DC.  Will does not want dog owners to mistake joint pain for old age in you or your dog... Toby the Dachshund Toby is a much...

Lane Cove Local Identity – Margaret Tanner the Keenest Golfer ITC

Margaret Tanner is an amazing Lane Cove resident and last year, ITC had the pleasure of meeting this Lane Cove's living treasure.  She is a wonderful person and an inspiration to many.  Recently Margaret...