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.
Lane Cove Council’s Get That Job Success Story – Piyush Nasa
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...
On the Road to the Paris Olympics with Kookaburra’s Tom Craig from Lane Cove
In the Cove, first met 28-year-old Australian Hockey player Tom Craig in 2018 when he received a Lane Cove Citizenship Award for his sporting achievements on the Hockey field. At the same awards ceremony,...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 31st January to 7th February 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove North's Grant Berthold Named Willougby Citizen of the Year
Two recipients were awarded the 2024 Willoughby Citizen of the Year this year.
One of the recipients was Lane Cove...
Lane Cove Valentine’s Day 2024 Gift and Dining Ideas (plus some free Lane...
Do you have a partner who celebrates Valentine's Day?
Read this article if you want to score big brownie points from your partner.
Do not read this article if your partner thinks Valentine’s Day is made...
Why Using a Mortgage Broker Is So Important
Last year In the Cove published an article about how you may be paying more in interest on your home loan than you realise. You can read it here.
With the interest rates rising last...
Lane Cove Council Subsidising Street/Apartment Get Togethers 2024
Everyone loves good neighbours. How well do you know your neighbours? Last year, the Lane Cove Council encouraged neighbours to get together for street and/or apartment block parties by providing $300 to fund a...
Lane Cove Sporting Clubs Registration 2024
It’s that time of the year when school is back, and your child (or you) wants to be involved in Saturday or Sunday sports. Here's the low-down on how to get involved with the...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 24th to 31January 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
Australians of the Year Lane Cove Connection
Congratulations to Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO, who were jointly named Australians of the Year for their pioneering work...
NSW Government to Review Local Council Funding Model
Local Government is the tier of government that most impacts our daily lives.
From roads, footpaths, household waste, open spaces, planning, community events, and facilities, councils deliver a wide range of services and manage millions...
Meet Lane Cove Local Janet Wilks from Restyled By Jan – Giving Unloved Furniture...
You may be aware that Jacky Barker, the founder of In the Cove, is also a co-founder of The Sydney Library of Things and is the setup coordinator for The Lane Cove Toy Library...