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 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...
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:...