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 Alfonso’s Smartphone and Camera Photography Tours
We are all photographers. We all have a camera on us every day. How many photos do you take and hit the little garbage bin to get rid of them?
If you need a little...
Raw Vegan Choc Cherry Ice Cream Bars
The Source Bulk Foods Lane Cove always has some brilliant recipe suggestions for the festive season and this year they have in store recipe cards for some goodies which can be made ahead of...
Lane Cove Week in Review 17th November 2019 to 23rd November 2019
This week Lane Cove was in the news for all the wrong reasons. The media reported about an alleged assault on a schoolboy on Burns Bay Road. Lane Cove was also in the news...
Two North Ryde Residents Charged After School Bus Assault – Lane Cove
A North Ryde man and a woman have been charged after an incident on a bus in Lane Cove earlier this week.
About 6pm (Wednesday 21 November 2019), police attended Burns Bay Road following reports...
Fresh Christmas Trees for Sale in Lane Cove 2019
There is something nice about a fresh Christmas Tree. The smell of pine wafting through your house. Here is where you can buy your fresh Christmas Trees and help out local community groups.
1st Lane...
Lane Cove Council’s Christmas Drought Fundraiser
Well done to the Lane Cove Council for initiating the Lane Cove Council Christmas Drought Fundraiser for residents of Gunnedah and Cobar.
Many of us are aware there are hundreds of communities in NSW suffering...
Police Calling for Witnesses – Mowbray Road Fire Lane Cove North
Last week, Police and Fire Officers were called to two separate fires near the Rotary Athletics Field in Mowbray Road West.
The first fire occurred around 7pm on 14 November, causing damage to a wooden...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 10th to 17th November 2019
This week everyone was on the watch and alert for bushfires, remembering the brave souls who fought for our country and lending each other a hand.
Remembrance Day
The11th of November was Remembrance Day. A Day...
Boat, Caravan and Trailer Parking in Lane Cove Streets
In 2017 Lane Cove Council introduced new boat trailer parking regulations. However these regulations did not cover trailer parking, box trailers or caravans.
Trailer parking in residential streets has been the subject of many complaints....
Feral Cats in the Spotlight
Lane Cove has a vibrant bushland environment with plenty of native species. We also have a number of feral cats who breed in vacant houses and local halls and clubs (as they are not...