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.

Been Made Redundant or Having Trouble Getting a Job – Try Lane Cove Council’s...

For the last couple of years, Lane Cove Council has been holding seminars aimed at residents who have been made redundant or are having a hard time getting a job.  The workshops are called Get That Job...

Hunters Hill Vintage Antique & Homewares Fair – 24th – 26 May 2024

Hunters Hill Vintage Antique & Homewares Fair is a market event for the community of Hunters Hill, surrounding suburbs and Sydney lovers of antiques, vintage, and homewares. The Hunters Hill Vintage Antique & Homewares Fair...

Lane Cove Council Residents Fear Lane Cove Council Wants to Ban Dogs from Sportsfields

For many Lane Cove dog owners, the perfect afternoon involves a furry friend by their side.  Many head to off-leash dog parks (five or which are, in fact, Lane Cove sports grounds).  Is it...

Lane Cove Sports and Recreational Facility Cost Overuns

This article was updated on 22 May 2024 at 11.10 am.  This article was further updated on 31 August 2024 at 9.35 pm after Councillor Rochelle Flood pointed out to ITC that we had...

Meet the Chefs Behind The Alcott’s Latest Menu

The Alcott's latest menu has some dishes you will go back to time and time again. ITC is a big fan of their Grilled Harissa Chicken. It's succulent free-range chicken with decadent harissa and anchovy...

Tickets to Crows Nest Metro Open Day Going Quickly

Lane Cove residents are concerned that when the Crows Nest Metro opens there will be fewer buses running from Lane Cove to the City.  The NSW Government wants local to take the metro from...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 8th to 15th May 2024

Welcome to our week in review. Is that a bit of blue sky we are seeing???? Lane Cove Council Will Not Automatically Issue Paper Parking Fine Infringement Notices On Friday, 9 March 2024, the Minister for Finance...

Get Ready for Buses Servicing Lane Cove To Change When the Metro Opens

The Metro Station planned for Crows Nest may result in fewer buses running from Lane Cove to the City.  A source has told In the Cove that Busways has released draft timetable changes for...

Lane Cove Business Round Up – Jan to May 2024

Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for May to June 2024.  In the 11 plus years we have been reporting on Lane Cove businesses we have never seen so many businesses relocating within...

Strata Buildings Can Convert to Solar – Auroa Lane Cove Did it

Aurora Lane Cove is located opposite The Canopy.  Recently they commissioned 185 solar panels on their roof.  The panels are expected to produce more than 132,000 Kilowatt hours of renewable energy per year. John Forrest...