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 News Week in Review 15th September to 22nd September 2021
Welcome to our Lane Cove Local News week in review with up-to-date information on COVID19 as it impacts the Lane Cove Local Government Area.
COVID-19 cases and tests by local government area as at 8...
The Fight for Natural Grass at Bob Campbell Oval Continues
The Lane Cove Council has adopted a masterplan for the Bob Campbell Oval. The Oval’s natural grass will be replaced with a synthetic surface. This plan has divided the community.
At a Lane Cove Council...
Two Liberal Councillors Blame Anti Liberal Graffiti on Local Greens Candidate
A sign on the Lane Cove Council Car Park situated at the back of Coles was vandalised with anti-Liberal Grafitti. The graffiti included the words "Vote Greens".
Two Liberal Councillors, Bennison and Brooks-Horn, put forward...
Lane Cove Online & Essential Care Spring School Holidays Activities 2021
Parents, you need a break! Here are some online school holiday activities to stimulate the kids while you try and do work, clean the house and be an all around superstar.
Gallery Lane Cove +...
National Tick Awareness Programme – It’s Tick Season Lane Cove
The first-ever National Tick Awareness Month for Pets was launched in August as part of a renewed effort by veterinary experts to shine a spotlight on the dangers of paralysis ticks and all species...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 8th September to 15th September 2021
Welcome to our Lane Cove Local News week in review with up-to-date information on COVID19 as it impacts the Lane Cove Local Government Area.
COVID-19 cases and tests by local government area as at 8...
Spotlight on Local Councils and How Much they Pay their General Managers
The General Manager of a local council is an important position. They are the interface between the councillors who set the strategy and monitor performance and the council's operational arm, which implements the council’s...
In the Cove Lane Cove Podcast – Still in Lockdown September 2021
Welcome to our podcast. Today we will be discussing how to find out about COVID19 Local information. We also talk to In the Cove's running expert Andy Smith from North Shore Outdoor Running and...
Lane Cove Picnic Packs
Here are the official "picnic" rules that start today. They apply to the Lane Cove Council area as we are not an area of concern. You are not permitted to have people in your...
Lane Cove Council’s Decision to Cull Magpies Divides Residents
Earlier this year, a Lane Cove North Resident's action group lodged a petition with Lane Cove Council asking them to remove a male and female magpie in Johnston Crescent that has been aggressively attacking...