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.
Chatswood Metro Line Opening Date Delayed – But Region 7 Bus Changes Will Go...
On 7 July 2024, The Minister for Transport, Jo Haylen, announced the target opening date for the Sydney Metro City was 4 August 2024. This date was subject to final testing and regulatory approvals.
On...
Want to be buried on your own land, at sea or in a forest?...
Benjamin Franklin is widely credited with the saying that there are only two things in life that are certain—death and taxes. What if you are one of those people who does not want to...
Lane Cove Business Round Up – May to July 2024
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for May to July 2024.
This article is about new businesses, closed businesses, renovations, refurbishments, businesses for sale, Commercial Development Applications, and businesses that support ITC by becoming...
North Shore Police Act Quickly to Arrest a Man Involved in a $8000 Scam...
A man has been arrested for a scam which led to the attempted robbery of $8000 from an elderly Lane Cove resident and the assault of a relative in Lane Cove on Friday 19th...
North Sydney Region Red Bin Waste Processing Facility Creating Odour Issues Near Woodlawn
Lane Cove Council and four other councils in the Northern Sydney Region send the contents of red-lid waste bins to a purpose-built Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) facility at Woodlawn, south of Sydney. The waste is...
Are You Ready to Shake It Off Again ? Taylor and the Besties Tribute...
In February this year, Lane Cove Council organised the Taylor and the Besties Tribute Show to celebrate Taylor Swift's tour of Australia. It was an all-ages concert that the whole family could enjoy. The...
Lucy Branch Releases Her First Book – My Grandparents and Me
Lucy Branch lives in Artarmon. She is an early childhood educator who has released her first book, My Grandparents and Me. Lucy loves to visit Lane Cove shops, and her debut book is available...
Lane Cove Local Hugo Heanly Makes CFA Institute Research Challenge Final In Warsaw with...
A team of four students from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Business and Economics (CBE) recently competed in the prestigious 2024 CFA Institute Research Challenge World Finals in Warsaw Poland.
Founded in 1947,...
Lane Cove Council July 2024 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council July 2024 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 18th July 2024. Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process.
Residents can write to Councillors on any agenda item or issue. If...
NSW Govt Planning Proposals Update – TOD and Medium and Low Density Housing Planning...
Late last year, the NSW State Government announced ambitious plans to change the planning laws in NSW. Two major policy changes were the Transport-Orientated Development Area programme and the Diverse and Well-Located Homes policy.
The...
