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 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...
New Drink Driving Laws Start Today
Have you ever had a few drinks at a local pub or restaurant and thought it was still okay to drive? It's only a short distance home after all. Well think again. It was...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 12 to 19th May 2019
Congratulations to Trent Zimmerman who has retained the seat of North Sydney in the Federal Election. It was a busy day in Lane Cove with people out and about voting and eating democracy snags...
Evolvere Creates the Mother’s Village
Have you heard about Evolvere?Evolvere offers high quality student focused pilates, yoga and barre classes for both men and women. For pre and post natal students, they offer specialized classes for women to nurture,...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 5th to 11th May 2019
This week there was a mini crime wave in Lane Cove.
Mini Crime Wave
On Thursday night, numerous streets in Longueville were targeted by thieves. Read more here.
Identity Fraud
A local resident has been the victim of...
Mini Crime Wave in Lane Cove Council Area
Another mini crime wave is sweeping the Lane Cove Council Area. We have had reports of break ins, attempted break ins, car thefts and car break ins in the following areas in the last...