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.
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...
Share Your Lane Cove Library Story – Just Like Nagi from Recipe Tin Eats
The NSW State Library's FY2024/25 release puts Lane Cove first in the state for the second year running, with Mosman closing nearly the entire gap in twelve months.
NSW Government Announces Scheme to Reduce E-Bike Clutter on Footpaths
At a Glance
$6.6m grant: NSW Government scheme could see Lane Cove Council receive up to $200,000 for e-bike parking and rider behaviour measures.
Eligible but unnamed: Transport for NSW confirms Lane Cove is...
NSW Introducing Tough New Laws on Nitrious Oxide Cannister Sales
At a Glance
What's happening: NSW Government announced tough new laws on 3 July 2026 to crack down on nitrous oxide, also known as "nangs", abuse.
When: New rules take effect from November 2026,...
Lane Cove Gets Foxy
In the Cove regularly receives fox sighting reports, and our cover photo is a fox spotted in Lane Cove recently.
The photo was sent to us by a resident who told ITC that four of...