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 Don’t Miss Your Chance to Meet the 2021 Local Hero of the...
Rosemary Kariuki was named the 2021 National Local Hero as part of the Governor-General's Australia Day Awards. She was one of eight state local heroes in the running to become the national local hero. ...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 16th to 22nd May 2021
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove 2021 Citizenship Awards
This week the Lane Cove Council held their annual Citizenship Awards. So many wonderful people were recognised for their role in making Lane Cove a...
Lane Cove’s Annual Citizenship Awards 2021
Lane Cove's Annual Citizenship Awards were held on Wednesday, 19 May 2021, to recognise some amazing Lane Cove residents and their achievements. It was fitting that the awards were held during National Volunteer Week.
This...
Lane Cove Council Neighbour Day Awards 2021
You know the song, everyone needs good neighbours. On 19 May 2021, Lane Cove Council awarded their Neighbour Day Awards. These awards recognise neighbours who make a difference in their street or Lane Cove...
Update on Construction Noise in Lane Cove
Construction noise can be very annoying. With more of us working from home, we can be subjected to construction noise nearly all day. To make matters worse, and due to COVID19 orders, construction can...
Vale Adam Lowick – The Unofficial Mayor of Sutherland Street Lane Cove
Adam Lowick, a well known local in the Lane Cove Community, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in March at the age of 55. He left behind his wife and three children.
Adam was a colourful...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 9th to 15th May 2021
Lane Cove was buzzing this week with the news that one lucky Lane Cove family won the $30 Million Powerball Jackpot. A big congratulations to the family. Read more here.
COVID19 Update
As there has been...
Live Music is Back in Lane Cove – Bands, Duos, Jazz and Classical...
Live music is back. Now that COVID19 restrictions have been eased, venues are starting to bring back live music, and there is something for everyone from rock/pop/commercial music, cover music, jazz and classical music...
Lucky Lane Cove Resident Wins $30 Million Powerball Jackpot
A Lane Cove woman has vowed to still go to work today despite discovering she became an overnight Powerball multi-millionaire while having her breakfast. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased her winning...
NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day Cancelled Due to Industrial Action
UPDATE THE OPEN DAYS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED IN SYDNEY DUE TO INDUSTRIAL ACTION Statement from Fire and Rescue below
CHANGES TO OPEN DAY 2021 l Due to a ban issued by the Fire Brigade Employees...