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 Plan to Protect Bushland Wildlife from Feral and Domestic Cats
An article titled Herding Cats: councils' Efforts to protect wildlife from roaming pets are hampered by State Laws was published in The Conversation in February 2023.
This article noted:
"As the estimated number of pet cats...
Six Lane Cove Councillors Table Notice of Motion Supporting The Voice
Lane Cove Council’s July Meeting will be held on 20 July 2023.
Six Councillors have tabled a notice of motion recommending Lane Cove Council affirms its support for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
Councillors Mort and Bennison Call For a Federal Government Report on 5G Electromagnetic Radiation...
As smartphones and electronic devices become more popular, the demand for better and faster service is increasing. As a result, cellular networks across the globe have rolled out fifth-generation mobile technology, providing high-speed wireless...
Land and Environment Court Rejects Comfort Inn Redevelopment Plans While Quoting Oscar Wilde
Residents who live in or around Gatacre Avenue and Allison Avenue Lane Cove have had a win!! The Land and Environment Court has rejected a developer's plan to construct a 5 Storey Apartment block...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 5th to 12th July 2023
Welcome to our week in review. Lane Cove was quieter this week due to the school holidays.
Lane Cove Public Art
A beautiful new mural has been painted at Pottery Green along the Lane Cove Aquatic...
Longueville Private Hospital Expansion Plans Come Under Fire
Longueville Private Hospital is part of Macquarie Health Corporation. The hospital specialises in acute medical, gerontology, transitional non-weight bearing patients and palliative care.
Macquarie Health Corporation operates 12 Private Hospitals.
Longueville Private Hospital is located at...
Lave Cove North Residents – Heads Up There is a Library on Your Doorstep
Popular with the locals, this neighbourhood branch of Willoughby City’s library service is located at 565 Mowbray Rd W., Lane Cove North.
Sign up as a member to access a huge range of resources and...
Meet Lane Cove Artist Phoebe Stone
Recently In the Cove published a story about the Lane Cove Art prize, and in the lead-up to that event, we thought it would be nice to showcase some local artists.
Last year Lane Cove...
Top 10 Misunderstood Road Rules – Do you agree Lane Cove?
In 2020 In The Cove published an article about the top 10 Most Misunderstood Road Rules. The article generated numerous comments.
In 2022 Transport for NSW updated its Top Ten Misunderstood Road Rules Guide (the...
5 Tips To Avoid Parking Fines in Lane Cove Car Parking Facilities
This post has been updated to include details of fines issued and cancelled in between 1 Jan 2024 and 1 May 2024
Lane Cove Council owns or operates several car parking facilities in Lane Cove...