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.
WiSE Emergency Clinic – Immediate Access to Specialist Care
If you've ever waited in the emergency department at Royal North Shore you will know that it can sometimes be a long wait.
Where do you go if you have a medical emergency (non life...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 11th to 17th August 2019
A big week in Lane Cove this week, police action, our local member threatened, a big win for a Lane Cove local, and developments in the spotlight.
Police Action in Lane Cove
On Tuesday afternoon, the...
Man Charged For Making Threatening Phone Call to Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts
Yesterday at 4pm a 58 year old man was arrested at his Hornsby home unit after investigators from Ryde Police Area Command commenced an investigation into a report of a threatening phone call made...
Business Services Accountant – Contract Position – Permanent Part-Time
Business Services Accountant – Contract Position – Permanent Part-Time
Lower north shore accounting practice is looking for a Business Services Accountant for a contract permanent part time position.
If this sounds like you, please apply below...
Two Men Arrested in Lane Cove Over Robbery/Assault
You may have seen several patrol cars, sniffer dogs, police (uniform and detectives) swarming around Epping Road near the BP Service Station on Tuesday afternoon at around 4.00 pm.
The police took two men in...
Lane Cove Council Marks New 50m Outdoor Pool Construction Milestone
The Lane Cove 50m Pool construction is on schedule for swimming in Summer 2020/2021.
The Pool excavation began earlier this month. Today this milestone was celebrated with Lane Cove Mayor Pam Palmer and Member for...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 4th to 10 August 2019
After a stunning few days of warm weather, the Arctic winds struck and caused a bit of chaos in Lane Cove. We received reports of trees/tree branches coming down. Our picture below is a...
Put Away the Sprinkler Lane Cove – Water Restrictions Apply
From 1st June 2019 Level 1 water restrictions were put in place. If you fail to comply with the Level 1 water restrictions fines of $220 apply to individuals and $550 for businesses. There...
Local Volunteering Opportunities
Lane Cove likes to volunteer. Results of the 2016 Census reveal that 25% of Lane Cove residents volunteer in some capacity. It could be at your local sporting group, scout group, school, meals on...
Vote for Lane Cove Projects in My Community Project Grants
Help decide which projects get funding in Lane Cove. My Community Project will fund projects in each NSW electorate to help improve the wellbeing of the people and communities that live there.
If you live...