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.
Get Involved in Lane Cove Council’s Environment Week
World Environment Day is on 5th June 2025.
Last year Lane Cove Council ‘s sustainability efforts were recognised at the Local Government NSW Excellence in Environment Awards where Lane Cove took out three Awards, including...
Lane Cove Council April 2025 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council March 2025 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, at 7.00 pm.
Residents can write to councillors about any agenda item or issue. If you use the email address –...
Find Out About Gai-mariagal Festival Lane Cove 2025 Events
The Gai-mariagal Festival was founded in 2001 and aims to raise awareness of First Nations People living in the Northern Sydney region. Festival events include workshops, art exhibitions, performances, films, talks and more.
The Gai-mariagal...
Understand Your Rights During NSW Law Week 19 to 25 May 2025
Law Week NSW is an annual festival that is all about creating greater access to justice for Australians. Law Week will be held from 19 to 25 May 2025.
NSW Law Week is a program...
Did You Know That Gas Appliances Are Banned in New Developments or Renovations in...
Effective 1 October 2023, gas appliances are prohibited in new developments or renovations in the Lane Cove Council Local Government Area.
Despite the ban being in place for over 18 months, In the Cove still...
Hunters Hill Vintage Bespoke & Homewares Fair 23rd – 25 May 2025
Hunters Hill Vintage Bespoke & Homewares Fair is a market event for the community of Hunters Hill, surrounding suburbs and Sydney lovers of antiques, vintage, and homewares.
The Vintage Bespoke & Homewares Fair returns to...
Rain = Potholes – How To Report a Pothole to Lane Cove Council
As you know, it has been raining a lot lately. Heavy Rain means potholes, and ITC has been getting reports of some big ones around Lane Cove. We have been told to be careful...
New Australia Post Procedures When You Are Not at Home For a Parcel Delivery
In July 2024, In the Cove published an article about how Lane Cove loved their posties but not so much the Australia Post Couriers. You can read the article here.
There is still frustration among...
North Shore Councils Jointly Present a Webinar on School Refusal
Is your child struggling to attend school? A growing challenge affecting many families with school-aged children is School Refusal or School Can't.
For some parents, school refusal is a daily battle. For some students, the...
How to Dispose of Household Chemicals
The Community Recycling Centre is a one-stop-shop for safely disposing of problem household wastes such as paint, gas bottles, e-waste or motor oil and more. In other words, problem wastes that can’t be collected via council...