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 March 2023 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council February 2023 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 23 March 2023.
Listed below are the agenda items for the meeting.
Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process
Residents can write to Councillors...
Lane Cove’s Men Shed Honour Ted Donnelly
Recently, the members of the Lane Cove Community Men’s Shed unanimously resolved to honour Ted Donnelly with the title of President Emeritus.
Ted, unfortunately, had to retire for medical reasons from the role of President,...
Where to Vote and Pre Poll in Lane Cove in NSW State Elections 25...
To find out where to vote in The Voice Referendum click here.
The NSW State Election Day is on 25 March 2023!! Here is where you can vote in the Lane Cove Electorate
Lane Cove Voting...
Top Five Priorities for Candidate in the Lane Cove Electorate
In the Cove asked each candidate who has nominated for the State seat of Lane Cove to tell us their top five priorities for the electorate. Set our below are their responses in the...
Lane Cove Council’s Vaping Strategy
Article Updated 2 May 2023.
With four tobacco shops in the Lane Cove Village Area, vaping is something that local parents are concerned about.
A leading Australian expert has called for the total banning of direct...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 8th to 14th March 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Rocks at the Canopy
On Saturday Night FABBA (an ABBA Tribute band) rocked The Canopy. The Canopy green was packed with locals enjoying the music and the restaurants...
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios April 2023 New Immersive Exhibitions and Pop Ups
If you've never been to Gallery Lane Cove (located across from the Library), you should pop in and see one of their latest exhibitions. Entry is free.
In April Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios...
Is FOGO a NO GO in Lane Cove?
In The Cove is regularly asked why Lane Cove Council does not have a FO (Food Organics) Bin or permits the green bins to be used for FOGO (a kerbside collection service that allows...
A Lane Cove Local’s Campaign to Stop Idling Around Schools and in Car Parks
Do you leave your car engine running when you do the afternoon school pick up or perhaps when you are in a carpark waiting for someone to do the shopping?
To cut air pollution around...
Lane Cove Guide to Playgroups 2023
Are you new to the area and want to meet some local families, or have a baby and need to get out of the house and chat to some other parents or carers of...