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 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...
Unisson Disability New Lane Cove Hub Would Impress their Founder Dr Lorna Hodgkinson
Unisson Disability, is a not-for-profit organisation working in the disability sector. Their vision is a world where everyone is welcome.
This week is International Women’s Week, and we would like to tell you a little...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 1st to 8th March 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
NSW State Election - 25 March 2023
In the Cove hosted an online Meet the Candidates Forum on 7th March 2023. All four candidates participated. The format was a five...
Stringy Bark Creek Residents Association – Cleaning Up Batten Reserve
Every year on Clean Up Australia Day volunteers clean up the Batten Reserve Bushland and the surrounding streets.
The event, hosted by The Stringy Bark Creek Residents Association (SBCRA) and supported by the Lane Cove Sustainability...
WINNERS ANNOUNCED – Win A Family Pass to the Sydney Royal Easter Show 2023
Royal Easter Show Ticket Winners Announcement. - THIS COMP IS NOW CLOSED
Thank you to everyone who entered our competition (as you know ITC loves a comp). The entries were SO good.
So good in fact...
Lane Cove Council’s Get That Job Success Story – Miriam Cuellar
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...