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.
Blackman Park Ovals to be Upgraded by Lane Cove Council
Recently In the Cove has received many complaints about the Blackman Park Lane Cove "turf" ovals known as Ovals B3 and B4. They are currently quite dusty and dirty to play on.
In September of...
Lane Cove Week in Review 10th to 16th June
You can tell an election is not far away when the large infrastructure announcements are made. This week there was a big announcement about education and a few weeks ago a big announcement about...
Lane Cove Legend Philip Dulhunty Still Boxing at 94
Philip Dulhunty is a Lane Cove Legend. He has lived in Greenwich for over 40 years. He has just had his 94th birthday and celebrated it by going to a fitness studio. Philip’s autobiography...
Lane Cove Week in Review – 24 to 30 July 2017
Welcome to our Lane Cove Week in Review for 24 to 30 July 2017.
Council Amalgamations
With a backflip as big as any world class gymnast could perform, the Liberal State Government has abandoned plans to amalgamate...
Lane Cove Week in Review – 24 to 30 Oct 2016
Welcome to our Lane Cove Week in Review, for 24 to 30 October 2016.
This week Lane Cove came alive with the Lane Cove Night Out.
Lane Cove Night Out
Over 500 people enjoyed the stalls and...
Parks and Playgrounds in Lane Cove – Blackman Park
The Lane Cove Council Area is full of lots of fabulous Parks and Playgrounds for you and your families to discover! Thank you to our Guest Blogger, Lorna Baker, for her latest review.
Playground: Blackman...
Lane Cove Week in Review – 17 to 23 Oct 2016
Welcome to our Lane Cove Week in Review, for 17 to 23 October 2016.
It felt like we were living in Melbourne this week, what a huge range of temperatures!!!
Traffic Changes
The residents of Mowbray were...
Is Your Home Making You Sick?
ITC lives in a house where mould is very prevalent. There are certain areas of Lane Cove (located near the bushland and river) where mould is a very real issue. We asked guest bloggers...
Lane Cove Week in Review – 10 to 16 Oct 2016
Welcome to our Lane Cove Week in Review, for 10 to 16 October 2016.
Quirky Fence on William Edward Street Longueville Goes Up in Fire
The Quirky/Crazy fence on William Edward Street Longueville went up in...
The Jungle Book by Lane Cove Theatre Company
IRRESISTIBLE CLASSIC TALE COMES TO LIFE AS MUSICAL - The Jungle Book with youth cast – on Sydney’s North 18 Nov - 3 Dec
“This exhilarating show ticks all the boxes for families looking for...