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.

Mindarie Park Lane Cove North Works Have Commenced

Construction has started on the new Mindarie park at the corner of Kullah Parade and Mindarie Street.  The new park will be approximately 6,300 sqm. This is great news for Lane Cove North. You only have to...

Lane Cove Week in Review 4th to 10th November 2018

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.  A large crowd gathered in the Lane Cove Plaza for the Remembrance Day Service.  The service is a joint effort between the Lane Cove RSL sub...

Lane Cove Local Identity – Tatiana from Evolvere

ITC loves to chat with Lane Cove residents and Lane Cove business owners and Tatiana from Evolvere is both. We sat down with Tatiana to find out more about Evolvere. What is Evolvere? Evolvere is located...

Lane Cove Retailers Worried About Changes to Rosenthal Avenue Plans

The Lane Cove Council has lodged new plans for the retail sector of the Rosenthal Avenue Development.  Existing retailers support the development but are worried about the connectivity between Rosenthal Avenue and the shops...

Lane Cove Week in Review 28th October to 3rd November 2018

A big week in Lane Cove with many events. Lane Cove Planning Alliance Forum This week a packed Terrace Room at the Lane Cove Community Hub heard four speakers talk about their vision for planning in...

Dangerous Intersection Update – The Diddy Corner

You may be aware that for some time now, In the Cove has been writing letters to the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), the Lane Cove Council and our local member the Hon. Mr...

Should York’s Corner be Heritage Listed?

Riverview residents are in shock that the Riverview Butcher is closing on 3 November 2018.  Rumours have been spreading that the Riverview Shops will be developed with shops on the bottom and units on...

HSC is NOT the only Indicator of Success

Trish Sara is a local counsellor who has some wise words to say about HSC and the pressure that both children and parents feel about HSC. The ATAR is Just a Number As many of our...

Lane Cove Week in Review 21st to 27th October 2018

It was a windy week in Lane Cove with the winds being so strong a tree came down on Centennial Avenue. I Fight you Fight Saint Ignatius' College Riverview Student, Alex Noble, injured his spinal cord...

Lane Cove Business Round Up September/October 2018

Welcome to our September/October 2018 Lane Cove Business Round-Up.  If a business opened, closed, rebranded, was refurbished or achieved a milestone we will tell you about it. Opened Kasina Korean Eatery opened on Longueville Road (in the old...