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.
Should Lane Cove Council Offer a Rebate on Reusable Nappies and Absorbent Hygiene Products?
In the last couple of years, local councils have been offering a rebate to induce locals to start using reusable nappies and sanitary products.
For example, the City Of Parramatta discovered that nappies and absorbent...
Meet Lane Cove Author and Illustrator Serena Geddes
Serena Geddes is a local writer and illustrator.
One of the books she illustrated was Hijab Girl.
This book is about an eight-year-old called Melek. She cannot find a character in a hijab for her Book...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 24th to 31st August 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review.
Pedestrian Hit on Rosenthal Lane Near The Cake Man
The following was posted on Lane Cove Chat by ITC on 28th August 2022.
"My brother-in-law was crossing the...
Small E- Waste Bin Removed From Woolies Lane Cove – How To Recycle/Repair/Donate Small...
The Lane Cove Sustainability Action Group (LCSAG) are a committed group of volunteers who have been at the forefront of sustainability for years.
One of the programmes that LCSAG supported was the small appliance/e-waste bin...
Jesuit Mission Bazaar 10th September 2022
It's back!! A highlight on the Lane Cove Calendar is the Jesuit Mission's Bazaar held every year (except for the last two years) in September at St Ignatius College Riverview.
Up to 8,000 people of...
Lane Cove Art Society’s Art Prize Winners Announced – Chance to See and Buy...
The Lane Cove Art Society 57th Annual Art Award opened on Friday 26th August 2022. The exhibition is showing at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios until 10 September 2022.
Pop into the exhibition to see...
50 Things You Can Borrow from The Sydney Library of Things
The Sydney Library of Things recently held its long-awaited launch party at The Coal Loader at Waverton on 16 August 2022.
North Sydney Councillors Felicity Wilson (Member for North Shore), Coal Loader staff and Library...
Lane Cove Council to hold EGM to Procure a $ 5 Million Grant –...
Updated 31 August 2022 after Lane Cove Council EGM.
At the 18th August 2022 Lane Cove Council Meeting, Lane Cove Councillors voted to progress the design and construction of a Sport and Recreational Facility with...
Longueville Hotel Sold to the Hunters Hill Hotel Owners
An end of an era is approaching with the Longueville Hotel to change owners after nearly 100 years. The good news is that it has been sold to the owners of the Hunters Hill...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 17th to 24th August 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review.
Lane Cove Sports and Recreation Facility
On Thursday, 18th August 2022, the Lane Cove Council resolved to build a Sports and Recreation Facility at the Lane Cove...