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.
NSW Low and Mid-Rise Housing Reforms: How They Impact Lane Cove LGA Properties
The NSW State government has finally updated the NSW Planning Portal Spacial Viewer. This viewer now has a map of the "Lane Cove Town Centre" to enable locals to put in their addresses to...
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios March/April 2025 Exhibitions and Workshops
In March/April 2025, Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios will celebrate the opening of two vibrant exhibitions: LUCENT: women treading lightly and Bone Drift: Wax, Bone and Thread.
Both exhibitions run from 12 March to...
Lane Cove Council March 2025 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council March 2025 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 20th March 2025, at 7.00 pm.
Residents can write to councillors about any agenda item or issue. If you use the email address –...
From Lane Cove to India: A Story of Helping Hands
Local Riverview chiropractor Eric Conti and Nicola Conti from Be.U Natural in Lane Cove have just returned from volunteering in Siliguri, West Bengal with Hands on India
What is Hands On India?
Hands on India is...
Lane Cove History 2025 Prize – Tell Your Lane Cove Story
Are you a bit of a history buff? Why not enter the Lane Cove Historical Society (LCHS) Lane Cove History Prize? The winner will receive a cash prize of $1500. The award encourages Lane...
Making a Difference: Pamela Alvarez Named Lane Cove Electorate Woman of the Year
Each year the NSW Women of the Year Awards is held on or around International Women’s Day.
The awards acknowledge women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to their respective areas.
The awards feature...
NSW Planning: Low and Mid Rise Housing Reform – Lane Cove and Willoughby...
New state government policies to increase low and mid-rise housing reforms are sparking significant discussion across the lower north shore. As councils and residents grapple with the implications, information sessions are being organised to...
Vale Margaret Jean (Peggy) Tanner (nee Power) – One of Lane Cove’s Keenest Golfers
The Lane Cove Golf Club has informed In the Cove that Margaret Tanner, of Riverview, passed away peacefully at the age of 104.
She was the beloved wife of Noel (deceased), the loving mother of...
NSW Planning: Low & Mid Rise Housing Regulations – A Maze of Confusion...
Last week, we reported that the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure had released information about their new Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy (LMR).
We reported that summarising the new reforms was challenging until the...
Lane Cove West Water Outage 1 March 2025 – Water Restored After Temporary Complex...
Lane Cove West residents endured a significant water outage on Saturday, 1st March 2025, triggered by a burst water main in front of 278 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove West (outside the Carol Chisholm...
