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.
Centennial Av and Epping Rd Intersection Roadworks to Start 21 January 2019
RMS roadworks to add a left-hand turn lane from Centennial Avenue onto Epping Road will start on Monday 21 January 2019 and are planned to be completed by November 2019.
Roadwork Details
The RMS will:
widen...
Petitions Launched After Macquarie Ice Rink Demolition Plans Revealed
The Macquarie Shopping Centre is undergoing a multi-million dollar upgrade. The owners of the centre, AMP Capital Limited, want to transform the centre into Sydney’s “most envied” retail and entertainment precinct. If AMP’s Stage...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 5th to 12th January 2019
Welcome to our first week in review of 2019. ITC hopes you had a lovely Christmas and that 2019 will be a wonderful year for you.
At the end of 2018 and early 2019, Lane...
Police Appealling for Witnesses to Burns Bay Road Hunters Hill Incident
ITC knows that many of our followers regularly travel along Burns Bay Road to and from Lane Cove. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the death of a 23 year old...
Make it Your Mission to Find Found Gifts and Homewares
ITC has always said you never know what you’ll find at Found Gifts and Homewares!
Meris and Carla opened Found over four years ago and both share a passion for delivering quality products while providing friendly customer service...
Last Swim in Lane Cove’s 50m Outdoor Pool this Sunday
Last week ITC reported the Lane Cove 50m outdoor Lane Cove pool was scheduled to close on 30th April 2019 (after the summer season and school carnivals). Due to urgent safety concerns the 50m pool...
North Shore Police Command Provide Further Info on Recent Break and Enters
Last week, ITC reported several robberies and attempted robberies in the Lane Cove Council Area. The North Shore Police Command have provided further information about these incidents. As mentioned before, ITC endeavours to keep...
Lane Cove Council’s Letter on Multi-Dwelling Housing is Causing Confusion
This week, many Lane Cove residents received a Lane Cove Council letter asking them to “have your say” on Multi Dwelling Housing in the R2 Low Density Residential Zone (R2).
ITC followers were quick to...
Lane Cove Week in Review 9th to 15th December 2018
Another jam packed week in Lane Cove with so much on and so much to report on - here we go!!
Lane Cove Council’s Proposed Action on the Longueville Road/River Road West Intersection (aka the...
Lane Cove Council Releases Further Information on Lane Cove 50 M Pool Upgrade
In the Cove recently published an article on the history and future of the Lane Cove 50 m outdoor pool. In this article. we told you the 50m outdoor pool and grandstand will be...
