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 19th to 26th July 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
The Big Screen at The Canopy
On Thursday, 20 July 2023, the big screen at The Canopy was set up and ready to go for the Matilda’s first game of...
Vale Emeritus Professor Adrian Lee – An Academic with a Love for Singing and...
Vale Emeritus Professor Adrian Lee, FRSN, who passed away on 21 July 2023 at the age of 81. He has left behind his beloved wife Nerissa and children Andrew and Amanda.
Adrian Lee was an...
Should Local Councils Only Fix Roads, Rates and Rubbish?
The Daily Telegraph has published an article about Lane Cove Council campaigning resolving to promote the Yes vote with ratepayers’ money. The article is critical about Lane Cove Council discussing an issue that is...
Lane Cove Community Bands Turn 60 – Help Celebrate with Them at a Diamond...
Lane Cove Community Bands (LCCB) is celebrating its 60th year in fine style with a special Diamond Anniversary Concert on Sunday, 20th August 2023, at the Concourse, Chatswood.
It will be LCCBs first time using...
Brush Turkeys in Lane Cove – Learning to Live With Them
Way back in 2017 we were contacted by a researcher at Sydney University asking if we could post a survey about Brush Turkeys (we used to call them Bush Turkeys but apparently that is...
Lane Cove Illustrator Serena Geddes Kicks a Goal with Her Matilda’s Book
Serena Geddes is a local writer and illustrator.
Serena has just illustrated a book written by Shelly Ware called We Are Matildas.
The book is about a girl called Jazzy who dreams of being a football star...
Greens Councillor Rochelle Flood Only Lane Cove Councillor to Vote Against a Report on...
On Thursday, 20 July 2023, Lane Cove Council debated a notice of motion tabled by Councillors Mort and Bennison (Liberals) recommending Lane Cove Council submit a request to the Federal Government to fund an...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 12th to 19th July 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Bus Cancellations Continue
Lane Cove locals are still impacted by Busways failure to deliver a reliable service to Region 7 bus commuters.
The NSW State Government is aware that Region 7...
Lane Cove Council July 2023 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council July 2023 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 20 July 2023.
Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process
Residents can write to Councillors on any agenda item or issue. If you...
Lane Cove Local Olivia Sidhu Represented Down Syndrome Australia at the United Nations COSP
Olivia Sidhu is a health ambassador for Down Syndrome Australia (DSA).
As a result of being a Health Ambassador, Olivia was chosen to travel to New York to represent DSA at the United Nations at...