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.
WhatsApp Scam Tricking More People
Last week we warned about a Hi Mum WhatsApp Scam. Cybercrime Squad detectives are again reminding mobile phone users to remain vigilant, after a spike in reports by victims of the scam dubbed the...
Will Lane Cove Conduct an E-Scooter Trial?
Recently the City of Sydney and the Inner West Council rejected a state government proposed trial for e-scooters.
The Inner West Council had concerns about pedestrian safety issues on their narrow, very busy footpaths.
What is...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 27th July to 3rd August 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review.
Kylea Tink - First Speech in Parliament
This week our new local federal member was busy in Canberra. This is how she described her first week:
"From being...
Meet Charlotte the Cement Truck – A Book By Lane Cove Local Phillip Coleman
Kids love reading about trucks and cars and now they can read about Charlotte the Cement Mixer. Charlotte's Dream is written by Phillip Coleman and illustrator Monica Gonzales Caton.
What Is the Book About?
It's a...
Female Volunteers Bolstering Female inclusion at Lane Cove Junior Sports Clubs
If you are a parent with a kid who is inclined to play sport, or at best, likes running around a field with their mates, then you know what’s involved in junior sports clubs:...
Three Teenagers 12, 15 and 16 Charged with Stealing a Car From a Riverview...
At about 2.00 am on Saturday 30 July 2022 a Kallaroo Road Riverview family was told by police that their Hyundai I30 had been stolen and was involved in a single car crash.
Allegedly three...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 20th to 27th July 2022
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review. A few solid days of rain last week and then a few days of sunshine.
The wet weather has led to Mayor Andrew Zbik compiling a...
North Shore Area Police Command Ask Residents to Lock Their Houses and Cars
The Lower North Shore has seen a significant increase in stolen cars and home break and enters.
The North Shore Police Command has started a public awareness campaign to encourage residents to lock their cars...
Five Tips on How Lane Cove Residents Can Recycle Clothing
The Project recently aired a segment on how Australians buy more clothes per capita than any other nation in the world. What do you do when you no longer wear those clothes?
https://www.facebook.com/TheProjectTV/videos/1059398311386569
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The Alcott Lane Cove – Perfect Plate Winners
The Alcott Lane Cove has won the North Western Metropolitan Perfect Plate award with their Sesame Grilled Lamb Rump.
What is the Perfect Plate Award?
The Perfect Plate Awards is the NSW club industry's premier cooking...