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 27th September to 3rd October 2020
It has been beautiful weather for the first week of the school holidays. For the first time in 2020, you can notice that Lane Cove residents have gone away for the school holidays with...
When To Start Swimming Lessons in Lane Cove
Carlile Swimming has made a huge investment in Lane Cove by opening their purpose built pool at Lane Cove West. The pool was designed in collaboration with Australia’s leading aquatic engineers who were responsible for...
The Lane Cove 50m Outdoor Pool is OPEN
Get ready to dive in. The Lane Cove 50m Outdoor pool is open and it looks amazing. The water is crystal clear and apparently, the temperature is around 27 degrees (according to one swimmer).
Some...
Greenwich Residents are Not Happy About Changes to Bob Campbell Oval
Lane Cove Council has published the Bob Campbell Oval (BCO) Masterplan which includes installing a new synthetic field. The Greenwich Community Association (GCA) is not happy with this plan.
The GCA has resolved to oppose the...
Lane Cove Give Your Organic Waste a Second Chance with ShareWaste
Is your Red Bin overflowing with food waste? You may want to reduce the amount of food waste in your red bin by donating your food waste to a local who composts or has...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 20th to 26th September 2020
COVID19 Update
This week has seen a reduction in COVID 19 cases. On Sunday 27th September 2020 there were no new COVID 19 cases.
While there have been days where no locally acquired cases were recorded,...
Spring/Summer Lane Cove Sport for Young and Not so Young
The AFL and NRL seasons will be winding up soon. But, that does not mean your footy season or sports season is over. Several local clubs have spring/summer comps for the whole family to...
Greenwich Hospital Redevelopment Plans Referred to Independent Planning Commission
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment has now completed its evaluation of the Greenwich Hospital Redevelopment (SSD-8699) and provided it to the Independent Planning Commission NSW for determination.
Hammond Care the owners of Greenwich Hospital...
JobKeeper Cuts Will Impact Lane Cove – Shop Local Lane Cove
The McKell Institute has released a report titled Crossing the Fiscal Cliff National, State and Local Impacts of the JobKeeper Extension and Reduction.
This report collates findings from the McKell Institute’s analysis of the changes...
Police Investigating Stabbing in Mindarie Street Lane Cove North
Police are investigating an alleged stabbing that occurred in Mindarie Street on 16 September 2020.
Police responded to a triple zero call around 9.00 pm whereby a 42-year-old man sustained serious injuries from an assault.
Ambulance...