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.
Have You Ever Wanted a Job as Santa Claus? A Lane Cove Local...
Sophie Ludke is a Lane Cove Local and Motif Dance Productions managing director.
Motif Dance Productions is a Lane Cove-based entertainment company providing entertainment for corporate events, product launches, music videos and events throughout Australia,...
Lane Cove Council’s Get That Job Success Story – Deepika Nand
For the last couple of years, Lane Cove Council has been holding seminars aimed at residents who have been made redundant or are having a hard time getting a job. The workshops are called...
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...