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 – Join the parkrun Fun
Would you like to boost your physical and mental health in a free, friendly and fun environment? Maybe just getting an hour or two of fresh air and hopefully sunshine on a Saturday morning...
Lane Cove Business Round Up – August/September/October 2023
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for August/September/October 2023
This article is about new businesses, closed businesses, renovations, refurbishments, businesses for sale, Commercial Development Applications, and businesses that support ITC by becoming part of...
Harbourside Beaches 2023 Water Quality Report Released
Each year the NSW Government releases a water quality report which monitors the water quality of 228 NSW swimming sites. You can read the full The State of the Beaches Report 2022 - 2023...
Police Charge 64 Year Old Lane Cove Woman On Eight Charges Including Allegedly Participating...
The NSW Police Force Organised Crime Squad have charged seven people (including a 64 year old Lane Cove woman) during an investigation into money laundering and large-scale drug supply under Operation Phobetor-Enyo and Strike...
Lane Cove – How to Avoid Food Poisoning this Christmas!!!
Don't let your Christmas Festivities be ruined by a bout of Food Poisoning. In the Cove has had many jobs in her life. One of them was working for the Food Standards Authority in...
Lane Cove Theatre Company Presents The Little Mermaid
Lane Cove Theatre Company presents The Little Mermaid. A children’s extravaganza to end the year. A musical that will entrance the whole family. Book early as Lane Cove Theatre Company's end-of-year musicals always sell...
Start Planning a Trip to the Lane Cove Post Office for Your Christmas Deliveries
Yes, we know it's very early to mention the "C" word, Christmas. However, if you are planning to send a gift overseas it's time to get organised.
Send your gifts early
Australia Post has one simple...
Lane Cove Local Norma Tracey’s Book and Toy Drive for Koolyangarra Aboriginal Family Centre
Norma Tracey AM is a Lane Cove Local and President of Strong Mothers Inc.
In 2022 Norma was awarded the Cath Leary Social Justice Award.
For more than 60 years, Norma has dedicated her life to...
Lane Cove News Week 11th to 18th October 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Votes Yes
The Yes vote prevailed at every polling booth in the Lane Cove Council area. Below is the breakdown per polling booth.
In the North Sydney electorate, the...
Why you’re probably paying more interest on your mortgage than you think
For most things we buy, the price we are quoted is the price we pay.
That’s supposed to be the case even where taxes and fees are involved. Australian law requires anyone selling anything to...