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 31 March to 6th April 2019
This week Lane Cove kept our emergency services very busy. There were several major incidents in Lane Cove including a workplace tragedy.
Ausgrid Worker Tragically Killed in Riverview
During a routine maintenance job an Ausgrid work...
Young Lane Cove Girl’s Heroic Actions
An 18-year-old Lane Cove girl’s actions may have prevented a robbery similar to a robbery in Hallam Street Lane Cove earlier this year.
In January this year a 14-year-old boy was walking along Hallam Avenue,...
Energy Supply Worker Suffers Fatal Electric Shock in Riverview
SafeWork NSW has confirmed an energy supply worker suffered a fatal electric shock yesterday in Riverview. The worker was undertaking routine maintenance work and was part of Ausgrid's Gore hill depot who was working...
New Lane Cove Council Meeting Procedures
Late last year the NSW State Government published a Revised Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils and a new Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils. Local Councils must adopt the new...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 24th March to 31 March 2019
A quiet start to the week and then Lane Cove was pumping by the end of the week. Was it an election hangover?
New Portfolio for Anthony Roberts
Our local member the Hon Anthony Roberts is...
Passenger Assaulted on Bus Route 252
As a parent of a school child, who regularly uses the 252 bus, to travel from school (particularly if there is open campus so she is not travelling during the time that dedicated school...
Lane Cove Council moves away from SNAP SEND SOLVE
Avid readers of In the Cove will know that ITC is a big supporter of Snap Send Solve. Snap Send Solve is as simple to use as the name implies. It’s a smartphone app...
Lane Cove Dining Week 23rd to 30 March 2019
Welcome to Lane Cove Dining Week. We want you to show us how much you love eating out in Lane Cove. A vibrant Lane Cove is a great Lane Cove. In the last 18...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 17th to 23rd March 2019
This week was dominated by wall to wall election news and democracy snags.
NSW State Election Lane Cove Results 2019
Lane Cove returned Anthony Roberts for the four more years. Will he remain as the Planning...
Where to Vote in Lane Cove in NSW State Elections 23rd March 2019
The NSW State Election Day is coming!! Here is where you can vote in the Lane Cove Electorate
Lane Cove Voting Centres
Polling Station
Polling Station Address
Hours
Cakes or Snags or both
GREENWICH
Greenwich Memorial Community Centre46-50 Greenwich Road
8am –...