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.
Drilling Night Works on River Road and River Road West Lane Cove – March...
Have you heard the night work along River Road and River Road West Lane Cove for the last month? The noise has travelled to Riverview, Longueville, Northwood, and Lane Cove. You may have also...
A First for Lane Cove’s Max Hitchins With His Book Chasing Gold
Long time friend of In The Cove and a 50+ year Lane Cove Resident
Max Hitchins has launched his latest book Chasing Gold. Max was pleasantly surprised to see that on Amazon.com (after only two...
Removing the Lane Cove Council Public Forum From Before Council’s Monthly Meeting Not Permitted...
This article was originally published on 18 March 2024 as Lane Cove Council Monthly Monday Public Forum - Sucess, Failure or Farce? This article has been updated after the Lane Cove Council March Ordinary...
Meet The Longueville Hotel’s Head Chef – Rob Neil
The Longueville Hotel's Head Chef, Rob Neil, has an impressive resume.
He started his working life at Tabou in Surry Hills under Chef Jacob Brown. He then travelled and lived in India for three months...
Lane Cove 12Ft Sailing Club Elects Max Gundy as a Life Member –...
On Friday, 8 April 2024, the Lane Cove 12 Ft Sailing Club (located in Longueville near the Longueville Wharf) held a function to recognise that Max Gundy, a two-time commodore of the club, had...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 13th to 20th March 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
Motor Vehicle Thefts Happen at Home
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released figures yesterday confirming what the Lower North Shore Area Command has been reporting to ITC: Motor vehicle...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 6th to 13th March 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
More Hazard Reduction Burning
The Northern Beaches Rural Fire District published the following post on 12 March 2023:
"Favourable weather will allow firefighters from NPWS and the RFS to conduct some...
Councils Requested to Provide More Transparency over Ticketless Parking Infringements for On Street Parking
On Friday, 9 March 2024, the Minister for Finance Courtney Houssos wrote to 128 councils (including Lane Cove Council), urging them to address shortcomings in their ticketless parking fine approach.
Currently, Lane Cove Council and...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 28th February to 6 March 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
Hazard Reduction Burning - 7 March 2024
The Rural Fire Service posted the following:
"On Thursday 7th of March with suitable weather, firefighters from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)...
Fire and Rescue Urging the Public to Be Cautious About Low Quality Lithium- Ion...
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public to be extra cautious after what appears to be the state’s first recorded deaths in a Lithium-Ion battery-related fire last week.
About 4.10 am on Thursday...