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.
Get the Site Right – Crack Down on Sediment and Erosion Control at Building...
Get the Site Right is a joint program between the Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG), Cooks River Alliance, Georges Riverkeeper, Sydney Coastal Councils Group, Lake Macquarie Council, NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Department of...
Lane Cove – It’s Time to Count Birds
The 16th to 22nd of October 2023 is the official Bird Counting Week.
This is your chance to help record the number of birds in Lane Cove. Anyone can be involved - register here.
Guess...
Warning on Lithium Batteries and Steps You Can Take to Avoid Fires
You may have seen on the news extraordinary CCTV footage, obtained by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), that captured the moment two backpackers were caught in a fireball when a Lithium-ion battery exploded inside...
Lane Cove News Week 27th September to 4th October 2023
Welcome to our week in review. A quieter week in Lane Cove due to the school holidays and a long weekend. This is all set to change on Sunday 8th, October with the Lane...
Lane Cove’s Food and Wine by the River Sunday 5 November 2023
Lane Cove’s Food and Wine by the River is on Sunday 6 November, at Burns Bay Reserve.
The Food and Wine Festival has become one of Lane Cove's favourite events.
This year you will enjoy the...
Why Has Lane Cove Council Banned Gas Appliances in New Developments?
At the last Lane Cove Council Meeting, the council voted to adopt a new Development Control Plan (DCP), which has been updated to include new sustainability requirements.
The new DCP bans the use of gas...
Greenwich Village Arts Trail – 4 and 5 November 2023
The popular Greenwich Village Arts Trail is on the 4 and 5 November 2023. They are also celebrating 11 years of the trail (see the history of the Trail below).
What is the Greenwich Village Arts Trail?
On...
2023 Daylight Savings Reminder and Safety Check
With clocks going springing forward an hour on Sunday 1 October 2023 it's a good idea to check your house and property are ready for the approaching summer months.
Daylight starts at 2am, Eastern Daylight...
Sydney Edible Garden Trail 2023 4 and 5th November 2023 – Get Involved
The Sydney Edible Garden Trail is back on 4 and 5th November 2023. If you have ever wanted to grow an edible garden, then join the trail and be inspired.
What is the Sydney Edible...
What’s Open in Lane Cove on Labour Day Monday 2 October 2023
The 2023 NSW Labour Day public holiday is on 3 October 2023.
Double Demerit Points
It's a long weekend and also the school holidays. If you are away, please drive carefully this weekend, the roads might...