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.
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Lane Cove Local Identity – Actress Jeannie Gee

We recently shared a Sydney Morning Herald article about Lane Cove being a creative hub and home to journalists, writers, and other creatives. Well, we have discovered another talented Lane Cove creative; actor Jeannie...

Lane Cove Business Round Up March 2016

Welcome to our monthly wrap-up of business openings, closings, rebrandings, change of management and milestones. Thank you to all those people who tell us this is one of their must read blogs of the...

The A-Z of Lane Cove – F is for Fitness

So you want to get fit?  Lane Cove has a fitness activity for everyone. From Aqua Aerobics to Zumba! A = Aqua Aerobics Kerri Parkinson's Aqua Aerobics class at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre has a...

Lane Cove Business Round Up February 2016

There has been a bit of action in Lane Cove this month, with a few new exciting businesses opening up and some favourites closing. So lets get our round up under way! Opened Greenhouse Salads The owners...

The Hidden Arcades of Lane Cove – 102-104 Longueville Road Arcade

Welcome to another installment of our hidden arcades. This time, we are checking out 102 -104 Longueville Road. This arcade might not have a catchy name, but people know this arcade due to the...
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Hughes Park Lane Cove

If you are a regular reader of our blogs and Facebook Page, you would have previously read all about the new public green space and Community Gardens at Hughes Park, at 314 Burns Bay...
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The Hidden Arcades of Lane Cove – Rosenthal Arcade

Today we are exploring another Hidden Arcade of Lane Cove, Rosenthal Arcade. It is the last arcade before the lights on Longueville Road, and is located at 79 - 83 Longueville Road. The two...
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The Hidden Arcades of Lane Cove – Central Arcade

Welcome to our newest feature where we will be letting you know about the shops that are buried in the Lane Cove Arcades. Introducing Central Arcade. Central Arcade is located at 105-109 Longueville Road Lane...
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History of the Lane Cove Country Club

The Lane Cove Golf course is located on 15 hectares of undulating land along Gore Creek, a tributary creek of the Lane Cove River, about 1.2 km south from the Lane Cove Shopping Centre....

Lane Cove Local Business Round Up December 2015

It is that time of the month again where we give you our Lane Cove Local Business Round Up.  This is our most popular blog of the month - let us know if we...