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 1st to 8th May 2024
Welcome to our week in review and another wet week in Lane Cove.
Lane Cove in the Top 10 LGAs In the Wellness Index
According to a report released this week by public policy adviser SGS...
Two Men Charged With Over Stedmans Jewellery Armed Robbery
At around 3.30 pm on Easter Thursday, 28 March 2024, emergency services, including the NSW Police, were called to investigate a report of armed robbery at Stedmans Fine Jewellery. Two men have now been...
Mama Hong Vietnamese Restaurant Kidnapping Sentencing Update
The three people involved in the Mama Hong Vietnamese Restaurant kidnapping case have now all had their day in court. There was a media suppression order until the last person was sentenced.
The three people...
Escape the Crowds: Experience Vivid Sydney with a Captain Cook Cruise from Hunters Hill...
Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere's largest light, music and ideas festival, transforms Sydney Harbour into a dazzling spectacle every year. This year, the festival is from 24 May 2024 to 15 June 2024. Keep...
NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day 11 May 2024 10 am to 2 pm
The very popular NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day is on again this year. Kids love visiting their local fire station. The day is jam-packed with events. You can watch firefighting demonstrations, climb aboard...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 24th April to 1st May 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove ANZAC Day Service
Once again, Lane Cove residents came out in force to witness the Lane Cove ANZAC Day service in the Canopy presented by the Lane Cove...
An education in music makes you a better employee. Are recruiters in tune?
Diana Tolmie, Griffith University
See the word “musician” on a resume and you might not immediately think “stellar employee” or “exceptional leader”.
Perhaps the word evokes the image of a rock star, in trouble for chucking...
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios May/June 2024 Exhibitions and Workshops
In May/June 2024, Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios will present two exhibitions.
The Calculation (Flux) 24/04/24 – 18/05/24
Tempest Tapestry - 22/05/24 – 15/06/24
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The Calculation (Flux) curated by Brenda Colahan
24 April – 18 May 2024
A...
ANZAC DAY 2024 – Gunner Vincent Leon (Dick) Forster
Each year the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch invites a Lane Cove Resident to talk about a relative who has served in the military. This year Paul Fenech spoke about Gunner Vincent Leon (Dick)...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 16th to 24th April 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Council April Meeting
The Lane Cove Council April Meeting was held on 18th April and finished at 11.43 pm. One reason for moving the public forum to a...