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 News Week in Review 26th June to 3 July 2024
Welcome to our week-in-review.
Transport for NSW Issues List of Bus Changes Due to Metro Launch
This week, Transport for NSW released a list of northwest and north shore bus routes that will either have route...
Transport for NSW Releases Bus Changes To Take Effect When Chatswood Metro Line Opens
Article Updated 4 July 2024
Transport for NSW is introducing changes to bus routes due to the launch of the Sydney Metro line from Chatswood to Sydenham. The changes to bus services will start in...
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios July/August 2024 Exhibitions and Workshops
In July/August 2024, Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios will present two exhibitions, the Vonwiller Art Awards 2024 and Express Yourself 2024
My Country- Tingari 25/06/24 – 20/07/24
Rekindling 03/07/24 – 20/07/24
The Vonwiller Award 2024 -...
The Lane Cove Toy Library is Officially Open – Toys, Games and Puzzles for...
The Lane Cove Toy Library is a not for profit toy library run by local volunteers located at 47 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove (opposite Harris Farm Markets).
The Toy Library operates out of premises...
North Shore Area Police Command Ask Residents to Lock Their Houses and Cars
Six break-and-enter or attempted break-and-enter incidents have occurred in Longueville and Riverview since 13 June 2024.
In some cases, entry was gained via unlocked doors. The houses were locked in the “attempted” incidents, and the...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 19th to 26th June 2024
Welcome to our week-in-review.
Chatswood Metro Line to Open in August 2024
The Crows Nest Metro Station will open in August 2024.
Testing has reached its final stages, ahead of the metro services starting in August from...
Brush Turkeys in Lane Cove – Learning to Live With Them
Around June and July it is Brush Turkey mating season when a male brush turkey will build a nest.
Did you know that Brush Turkeys were not seen around the lower north shore for nearly...
No more recreational vaping for Australians. From October, vapes will be sold over the...
With three tobacco retail outlets in the Lane Cove Village, vapes and vaping is a hot issue in Lane Cove. Becky Freeman Associate Professor, School of Public Health, University of Sydney wrote the article...
Got some Artistic Talent? Enter the 59th Lane Cove Art Awards
Did you know that Lane Cove has a very active arts community? Not many suburbs have their own art gallery!! In addition to Gallery Lane Cove, there is the Lane Cove Art Society. But wait, there's...
Candice Wilson from Bloomingtails is a Women Changing the World
Candice Wilson from Bloomingtails is now officially a woman who has changed the world. In May 2024, she received three awards at The Women Changing The World Awards.
These awards are a global program recognising...
