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.
Popcorn, Purrs and Furever Homes: A Lane Cove Family’s Fostering with Maggie’s Rescue Experience...
When Lane Cove North local Linda Xu set out to test whether her family was ready for a pet, she discovered something even bigger: a love for fostering kittens and helping them find furever...
Lane Cove Theatre Company Presents Into the Woods Jr with Local Performers
The Lane Cove Theatre Company’s last production of the year is Into the Woods Jr.
This production is a perfect way to celebrate 30 years of bringing children’s stories to the Lane Cove public (and...
Lane Cove Rotary Fair and Sustainability Lane 2025 – Wrap Up
Well, that’s a wrap on Lane Cove Rotary Fair and Sustainability Lane for 2025, and it was a BIG day.
Over 18,000 people packed the Lane Cove Village on a beautiful October day. It was...
Immune to Scams? Think Again You’re Likely Not as Immune To Scams As...
You may think that a scammer will never trick you. Still, even cybersecurity experts fall for scams. Mamello Thinyane, from the University of South Australia, has some tips on why you should not be...
Lane Cove Named Australia’s Most Liveable Community in Place Score’s 2025 Australian Liveability Census
Every two years, Place Score conducts the Australian Liveability Census. It's an Australian-wide survey with data mostly derived from an online survey aimed at understanding what people value in their neighbourhoods and how well...
Lane Cove Melbourne Cup 2025 — Where to Lunch, Sip and Socialise Locally
Melbourne Cup Day falls on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 — and while they still call it the race that stops a nation, it’s fair to say it mostly just pauses things around 3 pm…...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 1st October to 8th October 2025
Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review. The Lane Cove Festival has officially ended. However, get ready for a big day on Sunday, 12th October 2025, with the Lane Cove Rotary Fair...
Lane Cove Uniting Church Welcomes Governor Margaret Beazley to Sunday Service and Great Outback...
On 28th September 2025, the Lane Cove Uniting Church was honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, to their morning service and subsequent Great Outback...
Chatswood Dive Site To Be Turned into 1 500 New Apartments
The former Chatswood Metro Dive Site is to be transformed into a new neighbourhood featuring up to 1,500 new apartments, including 180 build-to-rent apartments for essential workers, shops, services, and outdoor spaces. Willoughby City...
Lane Cove’s Food and Wine by the River Sunday 2 November 2025
Lane Cove’s Food and Wine by the River is on Sunday, 2 November 2025, at Burns Bay Reserve from 11 am to 5 pm.
The Food and Wine Festival has become Lane Cove's favourite event. ...