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.
Timeline of the Blackman Park Sinkhole
In the Cove was first alerted to the Blackman Park Sinkhole on Wednesday 23rd February 2022. Since that time the sinkhole has increased in the area. Given the magnitude of the issue remediation costs...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 24th February to 2 March 2022
It's been a big news week in Lane Cove (and a very wet one).
Heavy Rainfall
As of 2 March 2022, the Bureau of Meteorology still has in place a severe weather warning for HEAVY RAINFALL...
Lane Cove History 2022 Prize – Tell Your Lane Cove Story
Are you a bit of a history buff? Why not enter the Lane Cove Historical Society (LCHS) Lane Cove History Prize. The winner will receive a cash prize of $1000. The award encourages Lane...
Local and Independent News Finally Getting the Recognition and Assistance it Deserves
For a while now, it has been clear that, with the loss of journalism jobs and the collapse of many local media outlets, there were 'news deserts' both in Australia and overseas where coverage...
How To Encourage Your Child to Talk About Their School Day
Kids are now back at school. Our resident Speech Pathologist, Catherine Lavery, from Sydney Speech Clinic, gives us some tips to help you find out more about what goes on behind the school gates....
Lane Cove Council Targets Carbon Emissions by Signing Renewable Energy Contract
From 1 July 2022, Lane Cove Council’s electricity supply will be 100% renewable after the council signed up for one of the largest ever renewable energy deals involving local governments.
Lane Cove Council, along with...
NSW Health Issues a Public Health Alert for Gastroenteritis Outbreaks at Childhood Education Centres
Parents are being urged to keep children at home if they are unwell following a substantial increase in the number of gastroenteritis outbreaks in childcare being reported to NSW Health.
NSW Health Executive Director of...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 16th to 23rd February 2022
It's been a wet week with intense rainfall and very loud thunder. Rain will continue for the rest of the week, so drive safely.
Lane Cove has, so far, been lucky to escape flash flooding;...
Lane Cove Traffic and Parking Issues Update including Changes to the Lane Cove Traffic...
We have put together an update on some of the notorious accident hot spots and some traffic and parking news after February's Lane Cove Council meeting.
Lane Cove Traffic Committee
The Lane Cove Traffic Committee advises...
Lane Cove’s Luke Dempsey Scores One of the Quickest Centuries in NSW Premier Grade...
Last Saturday, Lane Cove’s very own Luke Dempsey scored one of (if not the quickest) centuries in NSW Premier Cricket First Grade’s history. In only Luke’s second-ever first grade century, he scored 105 off...