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.
Lane Cove Business Park 16 Mars Road Parkview- Set Up an Office Without a...
In the Cove is often contacted by locals looking to start a business, and they are either looking for office space. When you are starting a business, you need to be cautious and signing...
Lane Cove Historical Society Announces their 2023 History Prize Winner
On Tuesday, 24 October 2023, the Lane Cove Historical Society (LCHS) announced its 2023 History Prize Winner.
The Winner - Jane Van Balen
The winner was Jane Van Balen.
Jane’s Prize-winning essay was named, ‘A Gentle Artist: The...
Lane Cove Local Katie Rawal’s Holiday Celebration Tree
A Lane Cove local has launched a unique holiday celebration tree, which caught the interest of some of the sharks on Shark Tank. We asked the founder of Holiday Celebration Trees, Katie Rawal, to...
Get Ready Lane Cove – A Weekend of Big Events 4 and 5...
Get ready for a weekend of big events in Lane Cove.
Greenwich Village Arts Trail 2023 - 4 – 5 November 2023 10 am – 4 pm
The popular Greenwich Village Arts Trail is on 4 and 5...
Lane Cove’s Very Own Mr Melbourne Cup – MelbourneCupMax is Retiring
Long time friend of In The Cove and a 50+ year Lane Cove Resident
Max Hitchins (aka MelbourneCupMax) has written his last “How To Pick The Winner Of The Melbourne Cup” Annual eBook.
He intends to...
Lane Cove News Week 25th to 1st November October 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Goes All Out for Halloween
Parents and kids enjoyed Halloween in Lane Cove. More houses were decorated, and the streets were full of kids and parents enjoying the...
Why do people with hoarding disorder hoard, and how can we help?
Hoarding disorder is an under-recognised serious mental illness that worsens with age. It affects 2.5% of the working-age population and 7% of older adults. That’s about 715,000 Australians.
People who hoard and their families often...
Lane Cove Council Compliance Officer Alleges Lane Cove Council has failed to Implement a...
A Lane Cove Council Compliance Officer has made allegations that the Lane Cove Council has failed to implement a Pool Safety Inspection Programme.
The Swimming Pool Act 1992 requires Councils to develop and adopt a...
Lane Cove News Week 18th to 25th October 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Rocks Out at The Canopy
Last Saturday night, The Canopy was packed with music lovers who enjoyed Kick the INXS tribute band. The lead singer thrilled the crowd...
Halloween in Lane Cove – To Trick and Treat or Not to Trick and...
Halloween in Lane Cove
Around the last two weeks of October people start discussing Halloween. On In the Cove, Halloween is an issue that divides our Facebook Fans. Some people love it, and others are...