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 Local Rian Cobb’s Tribute for i4give Day
The families of four children who were tragically killed by a drunk and drugged driver have launched an annual forgiveness day with the NSW Government's support.
Siblings Antony, Angelina and Sienna Abdallah and their cousin...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 24th to 30th January 2021
It was a hot hot hot Australia Day, and this meant that not as many people attended the events in the Lane Cove Plaza and The Canopy on Australia Day. Our cover photo shows...
Lane Cove Local Stephen Miller – A Man Who Wears Many Hats
Sitting at the lights on Longueville Road recently, I spied Lane Cove local Stephen Miller, now off duty and heading home from his job as School Crossing Supervisor at Lane Cove Public. After the...
Four Lane Cove/Greenwich Residents Recognised in 2021 Australia Day Honours List
Four Lane Cove/Greenwich residents have been recognised in this year's Australia Day’s honours list.
The Governor-General today announced the Australia Day 2021 Honours List, recognising 845 Australians.
Included in the list are:
571 recipients of awards...
What’s Open in Lane Cove on Australia Day Public Holiday 2021
Tuesday 26th January 2020 is the official Australia Day Public Holiday. Here is the rundown on what will be open!!
Most Coffee shops are open, but they may open a tiny bit later and close...
Mowbray Eatery on NSW Food Authority Name and Shame List
On 11 December 2020, Willoughby City Council visited Mowbray Eatery and issued five infringement notices totalling $4400.00. This has resulted in Mowbray Eatery being listed on the NSW Food Authority Name and Shame list.
Five...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 17th to 22nd January 2021
Welcome to our week in review.
Parking Changes near Lane Cove Council Building
Lane Cove Council has reclaimed part of the outdoor parking near the Lane Cove Council building. The Public was allowed to use it...
In The Cove Wants To Grow and We Need Your Help (and if you...
Last year In the Cove hit some amazing milestones including over 2.5 million hits on our website.
In The Cove is proudly independent. We are funded by local businesses who have been an amazing support...
In The Cove Lane Cove Podcast – The Book Episode
Welcome to Episode 1 Series Two of In the Cove’s Lane Cove Podcast. In our first episode, we interview two Lane Cove Locals who have written books that tweens, teens and parents should read.
Play...
Become a Lane Cove Mozzie Monitor
Mozzie Monitors is a citizen science initiative to increase mosquito surveillance, thereby improving public health.
Mozzie Monitoring
Each summer, NSW Health routinely monitors notified cases of mosquito-borne illness and monitors mosquito populations for viruses in strategic...