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.
How the Liberal Party’s Failure to Nominate Candidates in the 2024 NSW Local Elections...
As previously reported, a disastrous administrative error has left Lane Cove Council and seven other NSW local council areas without any Liberal candidates and another eight councils with only some of the Liberal Party...
Lane Cove Theatre Company Radium Girls – 10 Talented Actors in this Bittersweet Production
The Lane Cove Theatre Company’s third production of the year, Radium Girls, is currently playing. The season runs until 25 August 2024 at The Performance Space at St Aidan’s in Longueville. Lane Cove Theatre...
77 Year Old Lane Cove Man Charged with Allegedly Possessing Child Abuse Images
A 77-year-old Lane Cove Man, appeared today (13th August 2024) in Downing Centre Local Court charged with the alleged possession of child abuse material. He was granted bail and will be back in court...
The Jesuit Mission Bazaar 14th September 2024 – A Lane Cove Must Do Event
A highlight on the Lane Cove Calendar is The Jesuit Mission's Bazaar held every year in September at St Ignatius College Riverview.
Up to 8,000 people of all ages will flock to the event for...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 31st July to 7 August 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
Attempted Break-Ins Lane Cove West and Gladesville
On Saturday, 3 August 2024, a roving reporter sent ITC footage from their CCTV cameras of an attempted break-in at Lane Cove West...
Engineered stone is now banned. But how safe are the alternatives?
The ITC home has engineered stone in our kitchen. Until we started reading about the dramatic increase in the number of people working with engineered stone suffering from silicosis, ITC did not give much...
Burns Bay Reserve – A Great Place for a Picnic
Where is Burns Bay Reserve?
Burns Bay Reserve Lane Cove is accessed via Kooyong Road, off Riverview Street, Lane Cove. It is a peaceful spot by the water with playground and sports grounds.
Burns Bay Reserve Facilities
Burns...
How to Make Your Lane Cove Home a Backyard Habitat
Lane Cove is leafy Lane Cove and you can do your bit to make it even greener.
Lane Cove's Backyard Habitat Programme
The Lane Cove Council's Backyard Habitat Program provides on-site advice, resources and free plants...
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...