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 pharmacies to treat ear infections, wounds and chronic conditions under new NSW...
If you've ever had an ear infection or a child with an ear infection, you know how painful they can be. With ears it is a good idea not to muck around and to...
New National Report Confirms What Lane Cove Council Already Acted On: Gas Is a...
A new report from Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) has renewed calls for the federal government to phase out fossil gas, citing mounting evidence of health harms that run from extraction through to...
Lane Cove Library To Upgrade Its Library System: What Lane Cove Library Users Need...
Lane Cove Library is rolling out a major software upgrade, and while the Lane Cove, Greenwich and St Leonards branches will stay open throughout the upgrade however, the change will temporarily change how library...
New NSW Noise Rules: What’s Changed (and What Hasn’t) for Lane Cove Residents
New neighbourhood noise laws came into force across NSW on 28 August 2026, giving councils, police and transport officers stronger tools to deal with noise complaints. The biggest change is that local authorities can...
NSW Government Declares 222 Unit towers for Longueville Road and Kara Street as State...
A proposal for two residential flat buildings, one of 20 storeys and one of nine storeys, on a consolidated site spanning Longueville Road and Kara Street in Lane Cove North was recommended by the...
Lane Cove’s Food and Wine by the River Scrapped as Council Redirects Event Funding
Updated 9 September
Lane Cove Council has confirmed that Food and Wine by the River, the riverside festival that has drawn thousands of visitors to Burns Bay Reserve each November, will not return this year.
The...
The Jesuit Mission Bazaar 12th September 2026 – Buy Discounted Ride Tickets Now
A highlight on the Lane Cove Calendar is The Jesuit Mission's Bazaar held every year in September at St Ignatius College Riverview.
Up to 5,000 people of all ages will flock to the event for...
New Planning Regulations Mean You May Not Know That Your Neighbour is Renovating
From 1 September 2026, a single statewide plan decides which development application get notified to neighbours, replacing Lane Cove's development notification policy and every other council policies across New South Wales.
At a Glance
A...
The Data Centre Boom on Our Doorstep: In the Cove’s Full Coverage
In the Cove has been following the rapid expansion of data centres in and around Lane Cove West since early 2025. Below is a complete guide to our coverage, from the first planning applications...
Who Can Sell Emu Eggs – It’s Complicated
Recently, a Chatswood grocer sparked significant online interest by selling fresh emu eggs. After that story gained attention on various media outlets, ITC was sent a photo showing fresh emu eggs advertised for sale...