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.
Got some Artistic Talent? Enter the Lane Cove Art Awards
Did you know that Lane Cove has a very active arts community? Not many suburbs have their own art gallery!! In addition to Gallery Lane Cove, there is the Lane Cove Art Society. But wait, there's...
Cycling can be 4 times more efficient than walking. A biomechanics expert explains
The Lane Cove Council has installed more shared user paths throughout Lane Cove to encourage people to cycle - cycling can be more efficient than walking.
You’re standing at your front door, facing a five...
Lane Cove Council’s Get That Job Success Story – Nick P
For the last couple of years, Lane Cove Council has been holding seminars aimed at residents who have been made redundant or are having a hard time getting a job. The workshops are called...
Anti-Israel Message Scratched into Anthony Roberts Electoral Office Glass Window
On 22 June 2025, the member for Lane Cove’s electorate office on Victoria Road Gladesville was damaged after the words “F**K Israel” were scratched onto the front window.
Anthony Robert’s office sent ITC the CCTV...
School Holiday Fun Rolls into The Canopy Lane Cove
On Friday 4 July 2025, the Lane Cove Roll-a-round will open, just in time for School Holidays.
The open-air roller rink brings winter fun for all ages, with themed skate nights, live DJs, great food...
Be Part of the The Lane Cove Festival September 2025
Do you belong to a local community group and you would like to promote your group with an event? Put on your thinking caps and develop an event to be held in September during...
How Do You Remove a Possum Legally From Your Roof?
We are leafy Lane Cove and with lots of trees to climb, we also have numerous possums in our neighbourhood. Possums are adorable marsupials to some, and to others, their nocturnal wanderings on or...
Lane Cove Council to Debate Electoral Campaigning Reform
Councillors David Roenfeldt, Helena Greenwell and Katie Little have tabled a notice of motion requesting electoral campaigning reform for Local Governments in response to the conduct of the 2025 Federal Election.
Councillors are being asked...
Lane Cove Locals Love a Water Bubbler
New data from Sydney Water’s water refill station network shows locals and tourists have been slurping up free hydration on the go, with over 1,655,468 litres of water consumed from January to December 2024. ...
Get Ready for a Rates Rise and Domestic Waste Fee Increase – 1 July...
At the Lane Cove Council's June Meeting, Lane Cove Councillors will be asked to vote on the Lane Cove Council's Delivery Program, Operational Plans, Budget and Draft Fees (the Budget Papers).
LCC Budget Papers must...