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.
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...
Dont Stop US Now – Celebrating Queen Live in The Canopy
After the huge success of the Kick INXS and AC/DC Tribute bands in the Canopy, the Lane Cove Council's next tribute band concert is Celebrating Queen Live. Put the 9th December 2023 in your...
North Sydney Electorate Could Be Abolished – AEC Federal Electoral Boundary Review
New South Wales is to lose a seat before the next Federal Election. The number of electorates in NSW will be reduced from 47 to 46 seats and the seat of North Sydney could...
Australian Ceramics Open Studios at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Space
Did you know that Lane Cove has a very active arts community? Not many suburbs have their own art gallery!!
On Saturday & Sunday, 11-12 November 2023 will be taking part in the Australian Ceramics...