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.
NSW Government Pledges More Green Spaces
The NSW Government’s newly released 2019-20 budget includes significant investment in open and green spaces.
Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, has allocated $162 million to upgrade existing government-owned land and buy new land...
Lane Cove Council Refuses to Extend Library Opening Hours
Last year the Lane Cove Library opening hours were extended. These extended opening hours reflect the popularity of the Library as a facility enjoyed by the whole community.
Lane Cove Library is a busy place. It has one...
5 Lane Cove Environmental Warriors
Meet some local environmental warriors who are trying to change the way we live, shop, buy and even have our hair done.
The Swag
Say goodbye to limp veggies, slimy fruit and wilted herbs. Peita Pini has developed...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 9th to 15th June 2019
A busy week in Lane Cove with magnificent skies and sunsets.
Lane Cove Councillors Push to Ban Round Up
Councillors Andrew Zbik, Daniel Strassberg and Francis Vissel have a Notice of Motion listed for the June Lane...
Lane Cove Council Says No to Transparency
If you’ve tried to follow up on the progress of a Lane Cove Council Resolution you will know that it's a frustrating experience. Lane Cove Council acknowledges that there is no central repository listing...
More Luxury Cars Stolen from Lane Cove Council Area
In January this year, the North Shore Police Area Command set up a strikeforce to investigate the rising property theft in the North Shore Area.
This week residents of a home on Upper Serpentine road, Greenwich...
Five Lane Cove Locals Recognised in Queens Birthday Honours List
Five Lane Cove/Greenwich residents have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list.
OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Nicholas Richard COWDERY AM, QC Northwood NSW 2066 For distinguished service to the law, to the...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 2nd to 8th June 2019
Everyone was talking about the weather this week. It rained for most of the week, then dense fog on Saturday and a beautiful sunny day on Sunday.
The NSW Premier in Lane Cove
This week, the...
10 Tips to Stop the Porch Pirates from Stealing Your Parcels
“Porch pirates” are on the increase.
What is a porch pirate?
A porch pirate is a person who steals a parcel that has been left on a porch/balcony or on top of apartment mailboxes.
Last week the...
Another Passenger Assaulted on Local Bus
In March this year we reported that a 19 year old Strathfield man was assaulted while travelling on board the 252 bus along the Pacific Highway, St Leonards. Police have now charged a Lane...
