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.
Seven Lane Cove Council Area Residents Recognised in 2024 Australia Day Honours List
Seven Lane Cove residents have been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours list.
The Governor-General today announced Honours and Awards for 1,042 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards...
What’s Open in Lane Cove on Australia Day Public Holiday 2024
Australia Day is Friday, 26 January 2024.
Unlike other public holidays, most coffee shops, and local eateries are open. Some cafes and coffee shops close earlier on public holidays, around 2 or 3 pm. Keep...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 17th to 24th January 2024
Welcome to our week in review.
Issues with Ticketless Parking System in Lane Cove Market Square
The ticketless parking ticket system malfunctioned in the Lane Cove Market Square carpark (also known as Woolies Car Park) on...
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios Lunar New Year Exhibition and Workshops
Help Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios' February exhibition, Transcendence, curated by Simon Chan.
Lunar New Year in 2024 is a time to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. It...
Happy 90th Birthday to Lane Cove Local Salvatore Nicotra
Lane Cove local, Salvatore Nicotra turned 90 today (22 January 2024). He has lived in his Riverview home in Hamilton Street since 1960 (that’s 64 years!!).
Salvatore (Sammy) is known for sitting on his veranda...
Are there More Mozzies About and What Steps Should Lane Cove Council Take?
Recently, an ITC Lane Cove Chat Member asked if anyone else thought that mosquitoes were in plague proportions in Lane Cove and if Lane Cove Council had a mosquito eradication process in place. Several...
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Murder Mystery
The Lane Cove Theatre Company’s 2024 season starts with a bang or should we say crash. The season runs from 9th to 25th February 2024 at The Performance Space @ St Aidan's.
The Farndale Avenue...
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...