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 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...
Make A Ruckus Lane Cove for Quality Fuel at a Discounted Price
How many times have you been at a BBQ or out with friends, and you end up talking about how expensive it is to fill up the car?
Yes, there are apps where you can...
Lane Cove Council’s Packed February 2022 Meeting Agenda – It will Take Hours!!
Update 22 February 2022: Lane Cove Council February Meeting did take hours and the meeting closed at 11.01 pm. ITC pulled up stumps about 5 minutes before the meeting closed. We have noted below...
Police Charge Lane Cove North Man with Attempted Kidnapping
Police have charged a 43-year-old Lane Cove North man with allegedly trying to attempt to kidnap a child from a Lane Cove child care centre earlier this week.
Police will allege the man entered the...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 8th to 16th February 2022
This week Lane Cove came alive with swing dancing, big bands and night lights.
Entertainment
The Canopy was a hive of activity on Valentine's Day with Queenie, and the Cavaliers and the Retro Rascals swing dancing...
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Lane Cove – Friday 3 February 2023
There are a couple of events each year organised by the Lane Cove Council that set the Lane Cove Plaza and The Canopy alight, and one of them is the Lunar New Year celebrations.
This...