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.

Nine Reasons to Shop at Figtree Greengrocer Lane Cove West at Christmas (and anytime...

Christmas is coming, and if you want to impress family and friends, then start with shopping for fresh ingredients.  When it comes to fruit, vegetable and deli items, it is worth a trip to...

Where to see the 2023 New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Lane Cove

New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and fireworks are back on. There are several places in Lane Cove, Longueville and Greenwich to see the fireworks. NYE Music Before the Fireworks Plastic Soul will be...

Heritage NSW is Monitoring Sediment Control After Declaring Berrys Creek Part of a Hidden...

In late October 2023, Crown Lands supported the Heritage Listing of the area known as Badangi, a unique, natural landscape on the northern bank of Sydney Harbour.  Badangi is a 48-hectare site which has a...

Christmas in Lane Cove – All You Need to Know

ITC loves Christmas, and we have the rundown on all the things you need for this festive season. Where Do You Buy Fresh Christmas Trees? Who does not love the waft of fresh pine needles in...

Ampol North Ryde Admits to Diesel in Petrol Tanks

An In the Cove reader alerted us to an issue with the petrol pumps at Ampol North Ryde on the corner of Wicks Road and Epping Road North Ryde. During the week commencing 19th November...

Lane Cove Council Issues a Clean Up Notice and Fines The Newlands Development Site

The Newlands Development site at 21 to 41 Canberra Avenue and 18 - 32 Holdsworth Avenue St Leonards has agreed to stop work until adequate sediment control is in place. With the heavy rains on...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 22nd to 29th November 2023

    Click here to see Week in Review 6th to 13th December 2023   Welcome to our week in review. Tree Vandalism in Woodford Bay The worst case of tree vandalism in the history of the Lane Cove Council...

Make Christmas a Little Bit Better for Those in Need – Where to Donate...

Lane Cove residents are generous.  ITC see acts of generosity every day.  Lane Cove also has one of the highest volunteering rates in Australia.  At this time of the year, ITC readers always ask...

Lane Cove Council Investigating Tree Vandalism at Woodford Bay Longueville

Lane Cove Council has reported the worst act of environmental vandalism in Lane Cove history with the illegal removal of between 50-100 trees and 100's of other plants and shrubs from Council-owned bushland. The incident...

Lane Cove Christmas Lights and Merriest Mailbox Competition 2023 and Interactive Map

Get those Christmas Lights ready. Lane Cove is about to come alive with Christmas Lights and Merry Mailboxes.  Yes we have a new category this year - merriest mailbox. Show Us Your Christmas Spirit ITC loves...