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 News Week 25th to 1st November October 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Goes All Out for Halloween
Parents and kids enjoyed Halloween in Lane Cove. More houses were decorated, and the streets were full of kids and parents enjoying the...
Why do people with hoarding disorder hoard, and how can we help?
Hoarding disorder is an under-recognised serious mental illness that worsens with age. It affects 2.5% of the working-age population and 7% of older adults. That’s about 715,000 Australians.
People who hoard and their families often...
Lane Cove Council Compliance Officer Alleges Lane Cove Council has failed to Implement a...
A Lane Cove Council Compliance Officer has made allegations that the Lane Cove Council has failed to implement a Pool Safety Inspection Programme.
The Swimming Pool Act 1992 requires Councils to develop and adopt a...
Lane Cove News Week 18th to 25th October 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Rocks Out at The Canopy
Last Saturday night, The Canopy was packed with music lovers who enjoyed Kick the INXS tribute band. The lead singer thrilled the crowd...
Halloween in Lane Cove – To Trick and Treat or Not to Trick and...
Halloween in Lane Cove
Around the last two weeks of October people start discussing Halloween. On In the Cove, Halloween is an issue that divides our Facebook Fans. Some people love it, and others are...
Lane Cove – Join the parkrun Fun
Would you like to boost your physical and mental health in a free, friendly and fun environment? Maybe just getting an hour or two of fresh air and hopefully sunshine on a Saturday morning...
Lane Cove Business Round Up – August/September/October 2023
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for August/September/October 2023
This article is about new businesses, closed businesses, renovations, refurbishments, businesses for sale, Commercial Development Applications, and businesses that support ITC by becoming part of...
Harbourside Beaches 2023 Water Quality Report Released
Each year the NSW Government releases a water quality report which monitors the water quality of 228 NSW swimming sites. You can read the full The State of the Beaches Report 2022 - 2023...
Police Charge 64 Year Old Lane Cove Woman On Eight Charges Including Allegedly Participating...
The NSW Police Force Organised Crime Squad have charged seven people (including a 64 year old Lane Cove woman) during an investigation into money laundering and large-scale drug supply under Operation Phobetor-Enyo and Strike...
Lane Cove – How to Avoid Food Poisoning this Christmas!!!
Don't let your Christmas Festivities be ruined by a bout of Food Poisoning. In the Cove has had many jobs in her life. One of them was working for the Food Standards Authority in...