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 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...
Liberal Councillors Notice of Motion will Impact Local Action Groups’ Ability to Speak at...
The October Lane Cove Council Meeting will be held on 27 October 2022.
Councillors Bennison, Brookes Horn and Mort have tabled a notice of motion, that if passed by Lane Cove Council, would severely impact...
Lane Cove Festival by the River 1st to 13th November 2022
Get Ready to celebrate the Lane Cove Festival by the River between 1-13 November 2022
Celebrate life on the river with a range of activities, self-guided walks, art exhibitions, live music, and film screenings.
River Festival Programme
Download...
Two New Exhibitions at Gallery Lane Cove – Kirana Haag and Open Bite Printmakers...
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.
Moving from Dark to Light by Kirana Haag
The...
Northwood Road/River Road Blackspot
Article Written October 2022
Updated Article below
Before the original article published in October 2022 was written, ITC requested information on Lane Cove Council's plans for the Northwood Road Blackspot. Several emails were exchanged before ITC...
Rising Material Costs and Builder Shortages – Why NOW is the Perfect Time to...
Have you seen these headlines in the media recently?
“Building material costs are skyrocketing!”
“Huge supply chain issues!”
“Builders and tradies are nowhere to be found!”
These headlines may have you thinking it’s best to delay your new...