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 Author Joey Corea – From Dilemmas to Decisions: 3 Simple Steps...
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Lane Cove Library has invited Lane Cove local Joey Corea, author of From Dilemmas to Decisions: 3 Simple Steps to Less Anxiety and Fewer Regrets, to...
Greenwich Village Arts Trail – 1 and 2 November 2025
The popular Greenwich Village Arts Trail will take place on November 1-2, 2025. They are also celebrating 12 years of the trail (see the history of the Trail below). This year, there is a record 39 artists,...
Five Tips to Get Ready for Daylight Saving Time on 5th October 2025
With clocks about to spring forward an hour on Sunday, 5 October 2025, it's a good idea to check that you, your house and outside are ready for the approaching summer months. Our cover...
Vale Cate Turner OAM – A Tireless Advocate for Women’s Rights and...
In the Cove has previously reported that Catherine “Cate” Elizabeth Turner OAM, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9 August 2025, in the loving care of the Dougherty Apartments, Chatswood.
Cate was a devoted and much-loved...
2025 Lloyd Rees Emerging Artist Awards – Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Space
The biennial Lloyd Rees Emerging Artist Award (formally the Lloyd Rees Memorial Youth Art Award) is back, and finalists will have their artwork displayed at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Space from 3rd to...
Tribute Bands Are Back in The Canopy Lane Cove – Noasis November 2025
Noasis is a tribute band that celebrates the music, sound and spirit of Oasis. Their focus is on recreating the “Wall of Sound,” the swagger, and the anthems—and giving fans a chance to relive...
Echoes of Lane Cove’s Past Uncovered in 64 Johnston Crescent Lane Cove
In Lane Cove, history lingers in unexpected places. At 64 Johnston Crescent Lane Cove, echoes of a farming life long gone, a cottage once called Thelma, and even a link to the Gladesville Bridge...
Lane Cove Art Prize Winners Announced – Your Chance to See and Buy...
The Lane Cove Art Society and Lane Cove Council's 60th Annual Lane Cove Art Award opened on Friday, 21 September 2025. The exhibition is showing at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios until 4 October 2025.
First awarded...
Developers Eyeing Royal Pacific Hotel Lane Cove North for 20-Storey Redevelopment
A major redevelopment proposal for the Royal Pacific Hotel in Lane Cove North has been reviewed by the Housing Development Authority (HDA). The HDA has declared the proposed development a State Significant Development (SSD).
The...
Lane Cove Council Meeting September Meeting 2025
The Lane Cove Council September 2025 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 18th September 2025, at 7.00 pm.
Residents can write to councillors about any agenda item or issue. If you use the email address –...