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 Liz Foster’s Debut Novel – The Good Woman’s Guide to Making...
The name Liz Foster may sound familiar. Liz has written a monthly article in The Village Observer for the past seven years. Her column is called Life's Rich Pattern.
Liz's debut novel, The Good Women's...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 10th to 17th January 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
Heavy Rain
The heavy rain resulted in some isolated flooding and damaged at least one Lane Cove business.
It's not unusual for the Lane Cove Golf Course to flood when there...
Husband Hunting on the North Shore – True Love Finally Found in Lane Cove
Fidan Shevket has released her debut novel - Husband Hunting with ConFIDANce.
The book documents how Fidan shamelessly embarked on a hunt for the love of her life, testing her patience, determination, and belief that...
Are You Ready to Shake It Off? Taylor and the Besties Tribute Show Live...
Did you want to see Taylor Swift and miss out on tickets? What is the next best thing to do? Why not come and see the Taylor and the Besties Tribute Show at The...
Australia Day 2024 in Lane Cove
This year, Australia Day falls on a Friday. All the activities below (unless otherwise stated are on Australia Day, January 26 2024).
In 2023, The National Australia Day Council noted:
"For some, Australia Day is a...
How do I use air conditioning efficiently? Is it better to blast it briefly...
With the humid hot weather lately, the air conditioning has been working overtime in the ITC home, but are we using it effectively?
Mark Goldsworthy, Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO, has some tips.
Despite so many people...
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios January 2024 Exhibitions – Xanthe Muston and Shaping...
Looking for something to do in January 2024? Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios has two exhibitions which both run until 25 January 2024. All Gallery Lane Cove Exhibitions are free, and they are open...
Lane Cove Council has started the Blackman Park Skate Park Upgrade
After petitions and impassioned pleas to Lane Cove Council, the Blackman Park Skate Park upgrade has started; the construction costs are approximately $1.039M. The works commenced on 8 January 2024 (see our cover photo). ...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 1st to 10th January 2024
Welcome to our first week in review of 2024, and Happy New Year. Our cover photo was taken at the 9.00 pm fireworks display. We captured some Lane Cove locals enjoying the view from...
10 Free or Inexpensive Things To Do in and Around Lane Cove During April...
During school holidays, parents feel like taxi drivers and ATMs. Here are 10 ideas that will not break the bank, and all happen in or near Lane Cove.
Lane Cove Library and Willoughby City Council...