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.
How Liveable is Lane Cove? Depends on Which Report You Read
Lane Cove Locals may have seen an article in today's (27 November 2022) online edition of the Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun Herald by Andrew Taylor reporting on a recent study conducted by...
North Shore Area Police Command Ask Residents to Lock Their Houses and Cars
In July 2022, In the Cove reported that the Lower North Shore has seen a significant increase in stolen cars and home break and enters.
The North Shore Police Area Command started a public awareness...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 16th to 23rd November 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review. It's been a very windy week out there. We have not received any reports of major wind damage, or (touch wood) power outages due to...
Lane Cove Council November 2022 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council November 2022 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 24 November 2022.
Listed below are the agenda items for the meeting.
Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process
Residents can write to Councillors...
Lane Cove Gets its First Blue Plaque – Billy Hughes
In September 2021, In The Cove published an article suggesting Lane Cove locals submit nominations for the Heritage NSW Blue Plaque Programme. The Blue Plaque programme was part of a $5 million heritage engagement...
Lane Cove Council to Discuss the Future of Lucretia Baths Dunois Street Longueville
At its 24 November 2022 meeting, Lane Cove Council will discuss the fate of the Lucretia Baths located on Woodford Bay. The Lucretia Baths are a tidal pool located in Dunois Street Longueville.
A report prepared...
Proposal to Convert Lane Cove Council Chambers into a Multi Function Space
Councillor Bridget Kennedy (working with Councillor Kathy Bryla, who is an architect) has developed a plan to redesign the current Lane Cove Council Chambers and adjacent meeting rooms (which are not used on a...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 9th to 16th November 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review.
Lane Cove Remembrance Day Service 2022
On 11 November 2022, a Remembrance Day Service was held in the Lane Cove Plaza. Well done to the Lane Cove...
New Plans Released for Microsoft’s Mowbray Road Data Centre Lane Cove North
Microsoft is planning to operate a data centre at 706 Mowbray Road Lane Cove North.
The 1.7ha property was a multi-tenanted office warehouse building with three floors of office space, rear warehouse units and undercover...
RetireAustralia Lodges Development Application for 40A Cope Street – the old Caroline Chisholm Retirement...
RetireAustralia has lodged a Development Application to redevelop the former Caroline Chisholm Retirement Village. The development will be independent living apartments for seniors.
You can view the Development Application on the Lane Cove Council's Website...