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.
COVID19 Vaccination Highly Effective During Delta Outbreak – Make Sure You Get Your Booster...
Fully vaccinated people have been significantly less likely to become seriously ill or die, and better protected from acquiring COVID-19, during the Delta outbreak in NSW.
Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant today highlighted the...
Five Men Have Been Arrested After an Alleged Kidnapping at Gore Creek Greenwich
Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives have arrested five men following an investigation into the alleged kidnapping of one man, and conspiracy to kidnap another at Gore Creek Greenwich.
About 12pm on Thursday 14 October...
Harbourside Beaches 2021 Water Quality Report Released
Each year the NSW Government releases a water quality report which monitors the water quality of 228 NSW swimming sites. You can read the full The State of the Beaches Report 2020 - 2021...
Lane Cove will have a New Mayor after the Local Government Elections on 4th...
The NSW Local Government elections will be held on 4th December 2021. The last NSW Local Government elections were held in September 2017.
Lane Cove's current Mayor Pam Palmer has not nominated for re-election. Other...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 27th October 2021 to 3rd November 2021
Welcome to our Lane Cove Local News week in review, where we tell you what has happened over the last seven days in Lane Cove. This week the kids of Lane Cove celebrated Halloween...
The Fancy Flea Market is Back – Outdoors and COVID SAFE
According to the ABC, 305,000 tonnes of textiles were discarded in NSW in 2020, with only 800 tonnes recycled. It’s a staggering, if not overwhelming, number.
It is disappointing that 240,000 tonnes went to landfill,...
Lane Cove Local Guy Hallowes Releases His Seventh Book – Joe
Guy Hallowes is a long time Lane Cove local. He is also an established author and his latest book Joe is his seventh book. Five of Guy's books are set in Africa and two...
Changes to the NSW Road Map Means Parties at Home (for the Vaccinated) Can...
In response to the faster-than-expected rate of vaccination, the NSW Government has further eased the rules for those who are fully vaccinated by bringing forward many of the roadmap changes scheduled for 1 December...
Lane Cove Bushland & Conservation Society Over 50 Years of Protecting Lane Cove Bushland
Almost every part of Lane Cove is within 500 metres of bushland and the efforts of the Lane Cove Bushland & Conservation Society have helped to preserve this vital urban bushland. Recent events such...
Lane Cove Celebrates the Festival by the River with Animals of the Dreamings
The Gai-mariagal Festival (formerly the Guringai Festival) raises awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the Northern Sydney region. The Festival involves numerous community groups and Councils, including Lane Cove Council....