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.
The Lane Cove Festival – Over 50 Events in Lane Cove September 2022
Get ready for a busy September in Lane Cove with the Lane Cove Festival.
This month-long festival features community and Lane Cove Council-run initiatives including live music, film screenings, talks, walks and workshops.
There are 50+...
Top 8 Lane Cove Running Loops (up to 5km)
Our resident running expert Andy Smith from North Shore Running and Fitness is back with his top Lane Cove Running Loops to get you ready for the Lane Cove Fun Run. So get running...
Lane Cove Council Gives Green Light to a Sport and Rec Facility at Lane...
At the August Lane Cove Council Meeting held on 18th August 2022, Lane Cove Councillors voted to progress the design and construction of a Sport and Recreational Facility with a maximum of 8 courts...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 10th August to 17th 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 will hold its monthly meeting. Councillors will discuss the options for building...
Two More Online Fraud Cases Reported to North Shore Police
The North Shore Area Police Command have this week reported on another two cases of online fraud in the North Shore area.
Scammers are becoming more aggressive and more sophisticated.
We recently reported about the WhatsApp...
Lane Cove Local Kurt Sherer – The Visual Merchandiser
In the Cove likes to feature Lane Cove locals who have exciting and unique jobs.
We want to introduce you to Lane Cove Local Kurt Sherer - Head Visual Merchandising Manager and Instore Events at...
Lane Cove Council August 2022 Meeting
The Lane Cove Council August 2022 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 18 August 2022.
Listed below are the agenda items for the meeting.
Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process
Residents can write to Councillors...
Do You Own Hens? Backyard Eggs Contain 40 Times More Lead Than Store...
Mark Patrick Taylor, Chief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria; Honorary Professor, Macquarie University; Dorrit E. Jacob, Professor, Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University, and Vladimir Strezov, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
There’s...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 3rd August to 10th August 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review.
Lane Cove Market Square Car Park - Gloomy Lighting
You may have noticed that the lighting in Lane Cove Market Square Car Park has been gloomy. Lane...
Sip and Drink – Locally Made Gin, Fried Chicken & Sneaker Art
You may have been to an art class where you can drink and paint and they are fun but we have found a drink and paint art class with a HUGE difference!!
How about Drinking...