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.
Does This Writing Look Familiar To You? Help Catch Scorpio or Bullit a Caucasian...
At a Glance
What: AFP and NSW Police are seeking public help to identify the author of more than 100 letters sent to MPs, religious groups and community leaders since 2015.
Who: The author...
Lane Cove Community Group Joins National Push to Halt Data Centre Approvals
At a Glance
What: Lane Cove Responsible Planning Group has joined a national alliance calling for a halt to new data centre approvals until stronger planning protections are in place.
Who: The alliance includes...
Timetable Changes to Lane Cove Buses – Lane Cove Commuters Not Consulted
You may have recently seen a media announcement about changes to Sydney Buses, which began on 21 June 2026. Commuters (and ITC) checked the information regarding North Shore, and it did not appear to...
Planning NSW Pushes back on 300 Burns Bay Road Towers — Developer Lodges Seperate...
At a Glance
Planning NSW has told the developer that the proposed three-tower, 225-apartment development is overdevelopment and must be substantially redesigned.
The developer's response to Planning NSW was due 23 June 2026. As...
Lane Cove’s Royal Pacific Hotel Site One Step Closer to a 20 Storey Building...
At a Glance
The 1960s motel at 472–480 Pacific Highway will be replaced with 150 apartments across a 20-storey building on the highway and a seven-storey building at the rear.
The project is on...
Lime Bikes Now Operating in Lane Cove – Nasdaq Filings Reveal Numerous Personal Injury...
Article summary
Lime is expanding its shared e-bike service across the Lane Cove LGA and surrounding councils, operating largely without council approval under current NSW rules while...
Lane Cove Council’s Neighbour Day Awards 2026
You know the song: Everyone needs good neighbours. On 18 June 2026, Lane Cove Council awarded its annual Neighbour Day Awards. These awards recognise neighbours who make a difference in their street or Lane...
Lane Cove’s 2026 Citizenship Awards
Lane Cove’s Citizenship Awards were held on 18 June 2026 to recognise the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations within the Lane Cove community in the previous twelve months.
The Awards Ceremony was at the...
Got some Artistic Talent? Enter the 2026 Lane Cove Art Awards
Did you know that Lane Cove has a very active arts community? Not many suburbs have their own art gallery!! In addition to Gallery Lane Cove, there is the Lane Cove Art Society. But wait,...
Lane Cove Rotary’s Huge Fundraising Year Benefits Local Community
The Lane Cove Rotary Club is a small club that changes lives and supports many local clubs and organisations and overseas projects.
Lane Cove Rotary Fundraising
Lane Cove Rotary has had a big 2025/2026 fundraising year.
They...