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 Traffic Committee Meeting 15 March 2022 – Residents Can Register To Speak
The Lane Cove Traffic Committee advises Lane Cove Council on traffic and parking control matters for which Council has been delegated authority from Transport for NSW (TfNSW). The Committee makes recommendations, and those recommendations are then tabled at...
Pathways Northwood Aged Care Development on Notice After Multiple DA Breaches
Pathways Property Group ("Pathways") is building a residential aged care facility at 274 and 274a Longueville Road and 4-18 Northwood Road, Lane Cove
The proposed development will include:
130-bed residential aged care facility
Allied Health and...
Help Shape Lane Cove Council’s Priorities and Future Planning
Have you ever wondered how Lane Cove Council identifies the community’s main priorities and aspirations for the future ...the answer is a Community Strategic Plan (CSP).
A CSP is a community's 10-year roadmap. It’s a...
Local Legend Guy Warren Back at Home After Recovering From a Stroke
Artist and Lane Cove Local Guy Warren is a legend.
Born in Goulburn on April 16, 1921, Mr Warren’s distinctive interpretation of landscape and human form is a signature of his work - some of...
The Propagating Gardeners Huge Plant Sale is Back – 10th April 2022
Needs some new plants? Don't want to break the budget buying them? We have the solution!! The Huge Plant Sale is back on again.
Charity Plant Sale
Keith and Maureene, a retired couple, are avid gardeners...
Win A Family Pass to the Sydney Royal Easter Show 2022
The 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show is fast approaching. The Royal Easter Show runs from Friday 8 April 2022 to Tuesday 19 April 2022.
The Royal Easter Show offers the best value day out in Sydney...
Local Lower North Shore Crime Report – Week Ending 10 March 2022
Here is the latest crime report from North Shore Police Area Command and also incidents reported to In the Cove.
North Shore Police Area Command Report
Aggravated Break Enter and Steal – Lane Cove North
Diamond rings...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 3rd March to 9th March 2022
Welcome to our Week in Review; we hope you are staying safe and dry. Our cover photo was taken by the Longueville Sporting Club yesterday (8 March 2022) around lunchtime.
Dehumidifiers and Damprid are the...
Public Health Alert – Japanese Encephalitis – What Should You Do?
You may have recently read about Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
NSW Health is urging the public to be vigilant and take precautions against mosquito bites as NSW has recorded its first death of a person...
Meet Local Leanne Johnstone – Mortgage Choice Lane Cove
The golden rule of property buying is never start looking for a place to buy without having a firm budget in mind and, in principle, finances approved.
How do you go about finding the right...