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.
Meet Lane Cove’s Amelia – Ambassador For Jeans for Genes Day
Amelia, 7, is one of the faces of the 2023 Jeans for Genes campaign, which raises funds for the vital work being done in the labs at Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). She was...
Lane Cove Crime Stats and Trends to March 2023
The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Reports (BOSCAR) produces a quarterly and annual report series examining trends in crime reported to or detected by the NSW Police Force. The data is extracted from the...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 7th to 14th June 2023
Welcome to our week in review. Who does not love a long weekend? Lane Cove locals were enjoying the good weather on Saturday morning in both The Canopy and the Lane Cove Plaza. Coffee...
Two Locals Recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List
Two Lane Cove council area residents have been recognised in this year’s King's Birthday honours list.
The Governor-General today announced Honours and Awards for 1,191 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and...
What’s Open in Lane Cove on King’s Birthday Monday
Are you staying in Lane Cove this long weekend? If so, we have the lowdown on what will be open. Wow, it feels so strange to type King's Birthday Monday!!!
We have done the best...
Lane Cove Men’s Health Week Events 2023
International Men’s Health Week begins next week. Celebrated this year from 12-18 June, this year’s theme is ‘Healthy Habits.’
The 2023 theme encourages men and boys to build healthy habits by making small changes that...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 1st to 7th June 2023
Welcome to our week in review. Lane Cove woke up to a very foggy morning on Saturday, 3 June 2023. The fog was so bad, Sydney Ferries were cancelled for a couple of hours. ...
IPART Proposes Changes to NSW Local Council Rates Setting Process
Changes to how rates are determined could be on the agenda for local councils across NSW, including Lane Cove, after a preliminary report put forward by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).
Lane Cove...
Bus Industry Taskforce Releases Six Immediate Actions to Address Driver Shortage
Public Transport is a hot issue in Lane Cove. As Lane Cove commuters know all too well, Sydney buses (operated by different private operators) have been unreliable, with cancellations and timetable changes. Lane Cove buses...
6 Reason to Support Lane Cove Local Businesses
Buying Local does not mean you can't shop outside Lane Cove. It means where you can make the choice to shop local and support locally owned businesses which use local resources, employ locals and...