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.
Give Your Organic Waste a Second Chance with Lane Cove Council Compost Network
Is your red bin overflowing with food waste? You can reduce the amount of food waste in your red bin by donating it to a local composter.
According to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA),...
Repair Cafe Sydney North a Place to Get Items Repaired For Free and to...
Have you seen a line of people with electrical items, clothes, and knives standing outside the Living and Learning Centre in Lane Cove on the first and second Sunday of the month around 2pm. ...
Want to Reduce Your Electricity Bills – Dont Leave Device Chargers Plugged In ...
How many chargers do you own? We’re surrounded by rechargeable electronic devices – mobile phones, laptops, smart watches, headphones, e-bikes and more.
You might have a phone charger plugged in next to your bed without...
Celebrate Lane Cove Library’s 70th Birthday – Enter Their Bookmark Design Competiton
Lane Cove Library is busy. It has one of the highest lending rates in NSW and is a cultural and community place where residents can borrow books, enjoy workshops, and obtain information.
For the last 70...
How to Make Your Lane Cove Home a Backyard Habitat
Lane Cove is leafy Lane Cove and you can do your bit to make it even greener.
Lane Cove's Backyard Habitat Programme
The Lane Cove Council's Backyard Habitat Program provides on-site advice, resources and free plants...
Curiosity and Creativity to Fly in Lane Cove West Public School’s New STEM Rooms
After many years of planning and fundraising, Lane Cove West Public School officially opened their new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) classrooms on Tuesday, 26 May 2025.
Funded through parent contributions and a donation...
Greenwich’s John Curtin Finalist in NSW Palliative Care Volunteer of the Year
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Volunteer Services Support Program (VSSP), a program designed and delivered by Palliative Care NSW (PCNSW) and funded by the NSW Ministry of Health.
To celebrate the program’s 10-year milestone, Palliative...
Soft plastics Recycling Returns to Woolworths Lane Cove
A soft plastics recycling bin has returned to Woolworths Lane Cove. This marks the expansion of a trial around the country run by the Soft Plastics Taskforce (SPT), which is made up of the...
Lane Cove Local Artist Anne Marie Cummins Debut Exhitbition Fearless Female
“Fearless Female” marks the debut exhibition by artist and designer Anne Marie Cummins, exploring a theme that has resonated deeply with her throughout her life.
In reflecting on her creative journey, she sees a consistent...
Lane Cove Council Says No To CCTV to Stop Illegal Dumping at Blackman Park
Over the last couple of months, Lane Cove Chat by ITC members have been noting that Blackman Park is becoming a dumping ground and have queried what steps Lane Cove Council can take to...