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.
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...
Jack & Co’s 35 K in 35 days for Alex Noble – Injured Local...
Wade Death, owner of Jack and Co, is a former St Ignatius College Riverview Student. A Riverview Schoolboy and his family were customers of the Jack & Co Northwood store and used to come...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 28th July to 3rd August 2019
Welcome to our week in review.
Buses
The new bus timetable with extra services started this week. Some people are happy there are more services, but others are not happy that Transport for NSW no longer...
Mindarie Park Lane Cove North – Everyone Can Play
Mindarie Park Lane Cove North is Lane Cove’s newest park. ITC visited Mindarie Park to check out the park and see some of its brilliant features. This new inclusive playspace aligns with the Everyone...
Get Ready for the Lane Cove Festival 2019
Celebrate everything that’s great about living in Lane Cove with a month-long program of community and Council-run events and initiatives. This year’s festival features live music, workshops, film screenings, exhibitions, talks, walks, gatherings, sporting...