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 Council August 2023 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council August 2023 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 24 August 2023.
Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process
Residents can write to Councillors on any agenda item or issue. If you...
Lane Cove Council to Vote on the Installation of 7 On Street Electric Vehicle...
Lane Cove Council is one of 11 councils in NSW to trial electric vehicle chargers on power poles.
Local street-side power poles will be turned into electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under an Australian first...
The Lane Cove Festival September 2023
Get ready for a busy September in Lane Cove with the Lane Cove Festival.
This month-long festival features community and Lane Cove Council-run initiatives including live music, film screenings, talks, walks and workshops.
There are exciting...
Lane Cove Council Parking Stations Infringements Not Properly Reviewed by State Revenue and Lane...
Lane Cove Council owned or operated car parking stations are ticketless car parking stations. They rely on cameras to identify a number plate when a car enters and exits to establish if a person...
Spooky, stealthy night hunters: revealing the wonderful otherworld of owls
Lane Cove is home to the Powerful Owl and you can hear owls in Lane Cove.
The calls of owls come to me most nights through the open window of my bedroom. Mostly it is...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 9th to 16th August 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
The Canopy Erupts
The Canopy was packed on Saturday night to watch the tense battle between France and the Matildas. The semi-final will be shown tonight in The Canopy.
Northern Beaches...
Lane Cove Business Round Up – July/August 2023
Welcome to our Lane Cove Business Round-Up for July/August 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...
NSW Bus Industry Taskforce Releases Their First Report
The NSW Bus Industry Taskforce's first report was issued today (14 August 2023).
The Taskforce, chaired by John Lee, was established on 1 May to make recommendations to improve the quality and reliability of services...
Gore Creek Valley Action Group Queries Lane Cove Council’s Risk Profile
The Gore Creek Valley Action Group has been incorporated to “protect the parklands, bushland and serenity of the Gore Creek Valley and keeping it for all the community to enjoy”.
The President is Adrienne Cahalan...
Leaving dog and cat poo lying around isn’t just gross. It’s a problem for...
Dodging dog poo along the local path has become something of an Olympic sport of late. I thought I’d count path-side dog poo on my bike ride the other day and gave up after...