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 the Ex Lane Cove Residents Who Are Now Mudgee Region Wine and Food...
The Lane Cove Food and Wine Festival By the River was a big success, and locals enjoyed discovering what the Mudgee Region had to offer. For the second year running, Mudgee has been named...
Lane Cove Remembrance Day 2022 – Private Kathleen Beryl Guy (Nee Flynn)
Each year the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch features a presentation about a Lane Cove local who has served in the Australian armed forces. The presentations are always fascinating as they provide an insight...
NAB Lane Cove ATM Used to Skim Cards
A member posted a SCAM Alert on Lane Cove Chat by ITC today about his National Australia Bank Credit Card being skimmed. He had been in contact with the NAB Fraud team, and they...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 2 November to 9 November 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review. Another week of big events in Lane Cove.
Lane Cove Food and Wine Festival By the River
The Lane Cove Food and Wine Festival by the River...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 26 October to 2 November 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review. It's been a big week of social activities in Lane Cove.
Halloween
Halloween was bigger this year. More houses/apartments were decorated, some streets held Halloween get-togethers, and...
Lane Cove Council Has New Powers to Deal with Abandoned Trolleys, Cars, Trailers, Boats...
NSW councils have been given new powers to deal with abandoned property.
From Today (1 November 2022), owners will be more accountable under the new Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 (“PSUP Act”).
The new rules...
If You Want Your Child to be More Resilient, Get Them to Join a...
Written by William James Baker, University of Tasmania; Anne-Marie Forbes, University of Tasmania, and Kim McLeod, University of Tasmania
One of the most important qualities for a young person to develop is resilience. This involves...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 19 October to 26 October 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review.
Blackman Park Lighting Upgrade
Last week, we reported that works have started to upgrade Blackman Park's lights to LED. The fields, basketball area and cricket nets will...
Lane Cove Council October 2022 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council August 2022 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 27 October 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 Historical Society Announces their 2022 History Prize Winner – It’s a Cracker...
On Thursday, 25 October 2022, the Lane Cove Historical Society (LCHS) announced its 2022 History Prize Winner.
The LCHS did not award a prize in 2021 due to Covid.
The Prize was presented by the Mayor, Councillor...