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.
Lane Cove News Week in Review 26 May to 2 June 2019
Water Restrictions
Just a reminder that Water Restrictions kicked in on Saturday 1st June. More info here.
Vandalism
Some idiots decided to vandalise the greens at Lane Cove Golf Club last weekend. They wrote Mal and Meg in the...
Lane Cove Council Use of Pesticides
Glyphosate (which was originally sold under the brand name Round Up) is always in the news. The ABC reported some local councils are still using the weed killer glyphosate, despite the WHO warning it “probably causes cancer”. ...
Millions Spent on Upgrading Centennial Avenue but RMS Overlooks the Worst Intersection
You would have seen the large signs proclaiming the NSW Government has committed over $825 million to fixing pinch points across Sydney’s road network. The Pinch Point Program aims to reduce traffic delays, manage congestion...
Lane Cove Council Parking Infringements Rising
Last year Lane Cove Council made the top 10 list of local councils who had issued over $1 million in parking infringement fines. This financial year has not finished and Lane Cove Council has...
7 Crucial Points To Consider When Purchasing a Business
Renee Stevens from SRM Lawyers (located in Lane Cove) is ITC’s legal eagle and each month she writes an article for ITC about legal issues that impact Lane Cove residents. This month Renee is looking at the...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 19th to 25th May 2019
Due to hazard reduction burning this week, smoke hovered over Lane Cove. It did provide opportunities for a stunning photo like our cover photo taken by Roving Reporter Vanessa.
Lane Cove Council Citizenship Awards
This week...
Lane Cove Crime Stats – Fraud is on the Increase
The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research releases crime statistics on an annual and quarterly basis. In the 24 months to December 2018 crime across most of NSW has either remained stable or fallen. ...
Lane Cove Council Honours Amanda Liddell Mid Wife and Life Saver
Last year Amanda Liddell was at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre when she heard the anguished screams of a father. She noticed that his son was lying on the pool deck and he was...
Meet Lane Cove Citizen of the Year – Bridget Kennedy
Bridget Kennedy is Lane Cove's Citizen of the Year. Bridget lives and breathes sustainability.
Bridget:
created a verge garden in Seville Street that brings joy to many residents. Read more here;
is a founding member...
Centennial Avenue Speedway
Many Lane Cove West residents are calling Centennial Avenue, the Centennial Avenue Speedway. In March 2018 controversial clearways were introduced on Centennial Avenue and Burns Bay Road.
The Residents objected to the clearways for the...