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.
Stolen Car Flips After Late-Night Police Pursuit in Lane Cove
If you were awake around 1.50 am Friday, 6 March 2026 (as ITC was) you would have heard lots of sirens coming from Longueville.
At that time, officers from the North Shore Police Area Command...
Lane Cove Women’s Football Team Takes on 1,000km Challenge to Support Indigenous Students
A group of Lane Cove Football Club players are adding an extra challenge to their preseason training as they take part in Mob on the Move.
The club’s Women’s Over 30s 1 team will be...
Karen Neville 2026 Lane Cove Woman of the Year
At a ceremony this morning (5 March 2026) held at the convention centre, Lane Cove Local Karen Neville was named Lane Cove Woman of the Year.
The local NSW Local Women of the Year are...
Street trees could add $30,000 to Lane Cove house prices – but being too...
We live in Leafy Lane Cove, and everyone knows that to chop down a tree or prune it, you need to obtain Lane Cove's council consent.
Lane Cove Council have an urban forest strategy which...
Paper Ticket Requirement Hits Lane Cove Council’s Parking Fine Revenue
Since Lane Cove Council rangers have been required to issue physical paper tickets, parking fines revenue has dropped.
The Lane Cove Council Quarterly Budget Papers presented at the February 2026 Lane Cove Council meeting noted...
NSW Hits 1 Million Solar Rooftops – How Is the Lane Cove LGA Tracking?
New South Wales has officially reached a historic milestone, with over 1 million homes and businesses now powered by rooftop solar.
Minister for Energy Penny Sharpe has released data that reveals that regional NSW is...
35-Year-Old Lane Cove Man Charged with 16 Offences Following Artarmon Police Stop and Other...
The North Shore Police Area Command has released its February 2026 North Shore crime wrap-up, and Lane Cove locals get quite a few mentions. The North Shore Police have been busy with break-ins, driving...
Live Life in Colour NSW Seniors Festival Lane Cove Events
The NSW Seniors Festival will take place from Monday, 2 to Sunday, 15 March 2026.
The theme for this year is Live Life in Colour.
During this time, events will be held across NSW. Through the...
Lane Cove Sporting Clubs Registration 2026
It’s that time of the year when school is back, and your child (or you) wants to be involved in Saturday or Sunday sports. Here's the low-down on how to get involved with the...
Celebrate a Local Hero: Nominations Closing Soon For Lane Cove LGA Citizenship Awards
We all know someone who is always putting their hand up to help out with a local charity, school or sports club. That is what makes Lane Cove one of the most liveable areas...