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.
Sydney Wildlife Rescue Urges Lane Cove Locals Not to Feed Wild Birds
Feeding wild birds can seem a harmless and enjoyable way to connect with nature.
However, Australian wildlife experts, rescue organisations, and government agencies strongly discourage this practice. While feeding birds may bring temporary joy to...
10 Free or Inexpensive Things To Do in and Around Lane Cove During April...
During school holidays, parents feel like taxi drivers and ATMs. Here are 10 ideas that will not break the bank, and all happen in or near Lane Cove.
Lane Cove Library and Willoughby City Council...
Lane Cove Loves To Read – Lane Cove Library Tops NSW Circulation List
In 2025, the Lane Cove Library celebrated its 70th birthday, and now there is even more reason to celebrate.
The State Library of NSW has released its 2023/2024 NSW Public Library Statistics, and the Lane...
How a Lane Cove Local (with the help of his co-founders) Convinced Guy Sebastian...
Lane Cove North Local Aniket Deshkar has transformed from a passionate photographer to a short film producer to a feature-length film producer starring one of Australia’s favourite singers Guy Sebastian.
Aniket’s journey began with a...
Two New Data Centres Planned for In and Near the Lane Cove Local Government...
Have you used artificial intelligence (AI) recently? The surge in AI and cloud computing use drives demand for data centres.
A March 2025 article on commercialrealestate.com noted “The use of artificial intelligence, along with cloud...
Royal North Shore Hospital Precinct Land Sell Off : 448 New Apartments – 67...
The NSW Government has launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) campaign seeking parties interested in buying and developing a 3,301-square-metre parcel next to the Royal North Shore Hospital. Developers will be required to deliver up to...
Lane Cove Art Society’s ArtXtra! – Your Chance to See and Buy Artworks...
ArtXtra!, the Lane Cove Art Society members' exhibition, opens at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios on 9th April 2025.
The opening night event is on 11th April 2025 between 6.00 pm and 8.00 pm....
Your Chance to Snap Up Ausgrid’s Surplus Land in Longueville, Lane Cove West and...
Are you looking for vacant land in Longueville, Lane Cove West or Hunters Hill? Well, it’s vacant if you ignore the Ausgrid substation on the property. Ausgrid is selling off surplus land across the...
2025 Daylight Savings Ending Reminder and Safety Check
With clocks going back an hour on 6 April 2024, it's a good idea to check that your house and property are ready for the approaching winter months.
Daylight saving ends at 3 a.m. Eastern Daylight Saving...
Meet Lane Cove’s Alex Vaccher and Find Out All About Rainbow Club
Alex Vaccher is a Lane Cove Local studying Occupational Therapy at University. He is also the Business Regional Development Manager for Sydney Metro (North Shore/Northern Beaches) for Rainbow Club.
In the Cove first met Alex...
