Jacky Barker

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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 Village Fair – ending the Cameraygal Festival with a bang

The Lane Cove Village Fair is one of the highlights of the Cameraygal Festival. It also ends the Festival with a big bang. The Fair is organised by Lane Cove Rotary and is loved by young...

Lane Cove Your Foodie Award Winners are…

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote in In the Cove's inaugural Foodie Awards.  We will be holding them again at the same time next year.  One thing that we learned...

Foodie Tuesday – Making Bread

Making your own bread is surprisingly easy. It is also extremely cost effective, but more importantly, very satisfying – there’s not much better than taking a fresh, crusty loaf of sourdough out of your...

Diary of a Lane Cove Halloween Convert

You’d never know looking at Morticia Addams here that there once was a time I loathed Halloween. It started young - Halloween was frowned upon in the household I grew up in, and with...

Lane Cove is coming alive with a shopping night to remember – November 8th...

Events & Festivals Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp The Lane Cove Night out is on November 8th 2013 from 6 – 8 pm.  This is a chance for everyone to descend on Lane Cove and to shop or eat at the restaurants.  This night is for everyone.  Special Deals will be available on…

Halloween in Lane Cove

Community Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp There are quite few events in Lane Cove and surrounding suburbs this Halloween. Okay, I know some of you are going to say not interested, this is not an Australian tradition – this post is not about going door to door trick or…

Trove – Archived webpage

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Why I love the Lane Cove Public School Food and Farmers Market

Food & Drink Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Why do I go to the Lane Cove Public School Food and Farmers Market every Sunday?  I love to eat.  I love to cook.  I love fresh fresh.  I love just looking at food ! There are many reasons why I go.  Great produce is one of…

If you don’t have a Snag on Election Day it is UnAustralian

Community Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Did you know that is it UnAustralian not to have a snag at the Polling Station sausage sizzle?  I would go so far as to say that I don’t even feel like I have cast my vote if I don’t finish it off with a snag and perhaps a chocolate…

Afternoon Snack Time Dilemma Solved by a Lane Cove Start Up Business

Food & Drink Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Have you ever had a child come home with friends and you have nothing to give them for a snack? Has your child ever said “Mum can we cook today?” and you shudder at the mess you are going to have to clean up?  A local start up…