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 News Week in Review 2nd to 9th August 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Wadanggari Park St Leonards
Stage 1 of Wadanggari Park opened on Saturday, 29 July. The first piece of playground equipment has opened.
When Stage 2 opens next month, you’ll be able...
Ultimate Guide to Reporting Issues to Lane Cove Council or Other Authorities
In the Cove receives many queries about how to report a local issue.
To assist you with reporting vandalism, potholes, street lighting, graffiti or reporting issues with rubbish collection or neighbourhood noise, we have put...
8 Tips on a Sustainable Book Week Costume
Book Week is coming, and if you have seen the War on Waste, you will know how we throw away wearable clothes.
This Book Week, pledge not to buy any costumes and try to make...
Meet Lane Cove Local Greg Moran – Filmmaker
We asked ITC readers to tell us about a Lane Cove local who would be interesting to interview. One local told us about Lane Cove Local Greg Moran.
Greg Moran is a multi-award-winning Writer, Director,...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 26th July to 2nd August 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
The Big Screen at The Canopy
The crowds are growing for each Matilda's game shown on the Big Screen at The Canopy. The photo below was taken on Monday night. ...
Sydney North Planning Panel to Determine Development Application for 40A Cope Street – the...
RetireAustralia has lodged a Development Application to redevelop the former Caroline Chisholm Retirement Village. The development will be independent living apartments for seniors.
You can view the Development Application on the Lane Cove Council's Website...
Lane Cove Council Wants Your Feedback on Plans to Protect Bushland Wildlife from Feral...
At the Lane Cove Council's July 2023 Meeting, a proposal was put to the Councillors by Council staff that Lane Cove Bushland areas become Wildlife Protection Zones. In Wildlife Protection Zones, domestic and feral...
RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus
This winter, we’re having to get our heads around another respiratory virus – RSV.
It’s less well known than COVID or flu, but it’s also responsible for unplanned visits to the GP or emergency department,...
Dept of Fair Trading Issues Lane Cove Council a Rectification Work Order for Pottery...
The Pottery Lane Building is located across the road from the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. It is both a residential apartment building containing one tower of seven storeys and a 6-level basement carpark and...
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios August 2023 Exhibitions
In August 2023, Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios will present two exhibitions.
Express Yourself 2023 Lane Cove Public School 8 – 12 August 2023
Lane Cove Public School’s annual art exhibition with paintings and sculptures...