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 Council Residents Impacted by Government Cost Shifting
What is Cost Shifting?
Cost shifting is when state or federal governments transfer, or ‘shift’, responsibility for providing a certain service, concession, asset or regulatory function to councils.
Cost shifting is a significant problem faced by...
Lane Cove News Week 8th to 15th November 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Remembrance Day
The annual Remembrance Day Service was held in Lane Cove Plaza on 11 November 2023.
Graeme Davis, President of the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch was pleased with the...
Fresh Christmas Trees for Sale in Lane Cove 2023
There is something nice about a fresh Christmas Tree. The smell of pine wafting through your house. Here is where you can buy your fresh Christmas Trees in Lane Cove and help out local...
Liberal Councillors Issue an Apology to Lane Cove Independents
In the March 2023 edition of The Village Observer, three Liberal Councillors inserted the following paid advertisement.
The ad was published during the NSW State Election campaign, where an independent was standing in the Lane...
Lane Cove Tips on Recycling, Donating and Disposing of Hard To Recycle Items
We have the lowdown on where to recycle, donate or dispose of items (including hard-to-recycle items) for Lane Cove Locals.
A to Z Item List
The Sydney Library of Things
The Repair Café
Facebook...
Join The Sydney Library of Things With Their Special Christmas Price
With interest rates rising and the cost of living going through the roof, The Sydney Library of Things is offering a special annual membership joining fee.
Now more than ever, we need a library of things. The...
Lane Cove Remembrance Day 2023 – Sergeant Alan Ahearn
Each year the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch features a presentation about a Lane Cove local who has served in the Australian armed forces. The presentations are always fascinating as they provide an insight...
Lane Cove Locals Can Get Involved in The Letterbox Project and Help Make Connections
The Letterbox Project is a national pen pal program fostering connection and community, with handwritten letters being sent across Australia to people feeling isolated and disconnected. The project is co-ordinated by ConnectedAu.
How often do...
Lane Cove News Week 1st to 8th November 2023
Welcome to our week in review. The weekend of 4/5 November 2023 was to be a huge weekend jam-packed with activities. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. All events still went ahead, but attendance...
Send Your Letter to Santa at the Lane Cove Post Office
It's never too early to get those letters to Santa ready (and for mum and dad to take a photo of the letter in case the letter gets "lost" in the mail).
According to Australia...