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.
Police Arrest Man Involved in Yesterday’s Lane Cove Manhunt
The NSW Police have arrested the man involved in Thursday's Lane Cove manhunt. The man was arrested on a boat in Sydney’s south on Friday 27th September 2019.
Thursday 26th September 2019
Just prior to 4pm...
Lane Cove Police Operation Ends Without Arrest
Just prior to 4pm on Thursday 26 September 2019 NSW police approached a man on Longueville Road, Lane Cove.
After a short interaction with the man regarding an ongoing investigation, he allegedly produced a screwdriver...
Old Fashioned Fun and Games in Lane Cove
Put down those screens and recharge your batteries the old fashioned way. If you fancy a bit of table tennis, volleyball, bocce, giant chess and more pop along to the Games in the Park...
Business Succession Planning
In the Cove has a broad and interesting demographic. We know many Lane Cove business owners and Lane Cove residents, who have businesses located outside Lane Cove or online, read In the Cove articles. ...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 15th to 21st September 2019
A big news week in Lane Cove. The rainy weather caused havoc on the roads. The Lane Cove Council meeting on Monday 16th September 2019 had a packed agenda (the greatest number of agenda...
Celebrate the Rugby World Cup and Score a Free Family Chargrill Charlie’s Chicken Pack...
The Rugby World Cup has started and you score if Australia wins!! Local Businesses have some great Rugby World Cup offers and Chargrill Charlie's is giving away free Chargrill Charlie's Family Chicken Packs if...
JOB OF THE DAY – Shorties Lane Cove Restaurant and Bar Supervisor
Shorties Lane Cove Restaurant and Bar Supervisor
We're looking for an experienced Restaurant and Bar Supervisor. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the owners on the restaurant and bar's operations ,...
Lane Cove Council Declares Climate Emergency
The Lane Cove Sustainability Action Group and 15 other local community groups have applauded Lane Cove Council for formally declaring a climate emergency last night at their September Council Meeting.
Lane Cove Council has joined...
Finally a Return and Earn Reverse Vending Machine for Lane Cove
The NSW Government’s Return and Earn Container Deposit Scheme commenced in December 2017. Under this scheme, people can return eligible beverage containers for recycling in exchange for a 10-cent refund. The scheme aims is...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 8th to 14th September 2019
Lane Cove is a hive of activity at the moment. The Lane Cove Festival is in full swing and we just had Super September Saturday.
Super September Saturday
One of the biggest Lane Cove events of...