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’s Get That Job Success Story – Robina Bonwick
For the last couple of years, Lane Cove Council has been holding seminars aimed at residents who have been made redundant or are having a hard time getting a job. The workshops are called...
Jean Mitchell Baths Dunois Street Longueville – Will Lane Cove Council Rebuild the Baths?
At its 24 November 2022 meeting, Lane Cove Council discussed the fate of the Jean Mitchell Baths located on Woodford Bay and resolved to seek community consultation about the future of the baths. The Baths...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 3 May to 10 May 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Dirty Deeds
It may have been chiller this week in Lane Cove, but on Friday night (5 May 2023), it was hot hot hot with a huge crowd in The...
Emergency Service Levy Increase will be Catastrophic for Councils
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has criticised the NSW State Government's decision to apply sky-high increases in the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) describing it as catastrophic for many councils.
LGNSW said that for some councils the...
Sydney North Planning Panel Gives a Green Light to the Lane Cove Sport and...
On 5 May 2023, the Sydney North Planning Panel approved a development application by Lane Cove Council to build a Sports and Recreational Facility with eight courts (4 indoor and four multipurpose outdoor courts)...
Lane Cove Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2023
You don’t need to leave Lane Cove to find the perfect Mother’s Day Gift. We’ve put together a selection of gifts available ITC (or close by!), so get shopping! By the way, to make...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 26th April to 3 May 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
It's been a busy week with the NSW and Federal governments making announcements which impact Lane Cove residents.
Sydney Buses Review
As Lane Cove commuters know all too well, Sydney buses...
Lane Cove Council Budget Papers 2023/2024 – See How Council Will Be Spending Your...
You might have received an email from the Lane Cove Council (LCC) alerting you to Lane Cove Council's Delivery Program, Operational Plans, Budget and Draft Fees (the Budget Papers) and asking for your comments.
LCC...
Federal Health Minister Has Convenience Stores Vape Sales on the Agenda
With four tobacco shops in the Lane Cove Village Area, vaping is something that local parents are concerned about. The stores sell recreational disposable vapes.
Lane Cove Council has no control over the types of...
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios May 2023 Solo Exhibition Sam Zengping Lai –...
In May 2023 Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios will present a new solo exhibition by Sam Zengping Lai exploring the Australian landscape through expressive colour and confident brushstrokes. This is Sam Zengping Lai first...