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.
Acre Artarmon – A Foodie Destination for Lane Cove Locals
In the Cove is all about shopping local, eating local and being local. However, sometimes you have to leave Lane Cove and go the short distance to Artarmon (or as we like to call...
Lane Cove’s Local News and Media In the Cove Eight Years Young
Wow, eight years young and still bringing you local news and as it happens!
First Post 1st November 2012
Who knew that 8 years ago our humble first post on the first day of November 2012...
Lane Cove Sustainability Groups Show Their Support for Zali Steggall’s Climate Change Act
With Lane Cove Council recently joining other Australian Local Councils in declaring a climate change emergency, local sustainability groups have come out in support of Zali Steggall’s Climate Change Act by signing her petition. ...
In the Cove’s Lane Cove Podcast Episode 2 In Depth – Melbourne Cup Edition
Welcome to our second edition of In the Cove's Lane Cove Podcast – this is a special in-depth edition where we speak to four Lane Cove locals involved in three big November events. It...
COVID19 in NSW Schools and Early Childhood Term 3 Report Released
The COVID-19 in schools and early childhood education and care services – the Term 3 experience in NSW report (the report) provides the latest data from an ongoing study by researchers from the National...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 18th to 24th October 2020
This week has possibly been one of Lane Cove's biggest local news weeks since we started In the Cove nearly eight years ago. So here we go...
Lane Cove Mayor Pam Palmer's Family Home Targeted
At...
Lane Cove Senior Ranger Vladimir Kotlyar Arrested for the Alleged Importation of Firearms
Vladimir Kotlyar, Lane Cove's Senior Ranger, 56, was arrested in Wollstonecraft on Wednesday after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers allegedly discovered firearm parts in parcels.
Investigations began after ABF officers at the Melbourne Gateway Facility...
Police Execute Search Warrants in Lane Cove for Two Separate Incidents
Wednesday morning was a very active morning for the North Shore Police Command. Search Warrants were executed in Lane Cove for a scam involving family daycare operations and another was executed by the...
Lane Cove Council Addresses Attacks on Pam Palmer’s Family Home
At Lane Cove Council’s October Meeting, Councillor Karola Brent moved a notice of motion calling on Lane Cove Council to declare a no-tolerance policy after recent incidents where Mayor Pam Palmer has been subjected...
ITC Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Competition
Halloween in 2020 with COVID19 is going to be a bit different this year with the emphasis being on family fun and limiting the number of houses approached for trick or treating.
ITC wants to...