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.
Live Life in Colour NSW Seniors Festival Lane Cove Events
The NSW Seniors Festival will take place from Monday, 2 to Sunday, 15 March 2026.
The theme for this year is Live Life in Colour.
During this time, events will be held across NSW. Through the...
Lane Cove Sporting Clubs Registration 2026
It’s that time of the year when school is back, and your child (or you) wants to be involved in Saturday or Sunday sports. Here's the low-down on how to get involved with the...
Celebrate a Local Hero: Nominations Closing Soon For Lane Cove LGA Citizenship Awards
We all know someone who is always putting their hand up to help out with a local charity, school or sports club. That is what makes Lane Cove one of the most liveable areas...
Women of Strength and Honour: Being, Belonging and Becoming – Gallery Lane Cove
As part of International Women's Day, Gallery Lane Cove's latest exhibition is Women of Strength and Honour: Being, Belonging and Becoming.
This exhibition presents work by Indigenous women artists from Australia, Latin America, India and...
Lane Cove Council Meeting February Meeting 2026
The Lane Cove Council first 2026 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 18th February 2026.
The agenda is lengthy, but many items relate to internal council procedures.
Residents can write to councillors about any agenda item or...
Jean Mitchell Baths Dunois Street Longueville – Lane Cove Council Officer’s Recommend No...
Lane Cove Councillors have discussed the fate of the Jean Mitchell Baths on Woodford Bay six times between November 2022 and June 2024.
The Baths are also referred to as the Lucretia Baths.
The Lane Cove Council...
Mentor Celia May Celebrated at the Greenwich Sailing Club
On Sunday, 1 February 2026, the Greenwich Sailing Club gathered to honour Celia May as she celebrated 40 years of sailing in the Mirror Dinghy Class.
Every summer, you will see Celia out on the...
Former Lane Cove Resident Serena Geddes Launches Ella Forever with Inspiration from Lane Cove...
Former Lane Cove resident Serena Geddes is an internationally published children’s book author and illustrator, best known for the popular series Howzat Pat, Lulu Bell, and Mia Megastar, as well as picture books such...
Get Involved in Clean Up Australia Day 2026
Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday, 1 March this year.
Clean Up Australia Day organisers are calling on individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country to register now and get in on...
Need Help to Get that Job? Find Out About Lane Cove Council’s Get...
For the past couple of years, Lane Cove Council has been hosting Get That Job workshops for residents who have been made redundant or are struggling to find employment.
It's a free programme that has provided Lane...
