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’s Seven Spices Awarded an AGFG Chef Hat for Second Year In a...
Lane Cove restaurant Seven Spices has cemented its place among Australia’s best, taking home an Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) Chef Hat for the second year in a row.
Seven Spices is in the “Bakers...
Lane Cove Market Square Toilet Closures Impacting Tenants and Their Employees
The long-awaited upgrade of the Lane Cove Market Square toilets is finally underway.
The centre managers, Knight Frank, closed all the toilets simultaneously and directed customers and employees to use the toilets at The Canopy.
New...
Lane Cove Valentine’s Day 2026 Gift and Dining Ideas
Do you have a partner who celebrates Valentine's Day?
Read this article if you want to score big brownie points from your partner.
Do not read this article if your partner thinks Valentine’s Day is made...
Lane Cove Theatre Company Presents Calendar Girls
The Lane Cove Theatre Company’s first production of the year is Calendar Girls.
This production is a perfect way to start the 2026 Lane Cove Theatre Company's Season.
Calendar Girls premiered in the United Kingdom in...
Strike Force Sweetenham Arrests a 22 Year Old Man for Alledgely Recruiting Youths to...
On Wednesday, 5th November 2025, Lane Cove Council, in conjunction with the North Shore Area Command Police, held a community workshop on safety in Lane Cove.
The speaker was Senior Constable Dom Trevor, the Crime Prevention...
NSW Parliamentary Inquiry Launched into Data Centres Rapid Expansions
Updated 1 February 2026.
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is underway to examine the rapid expansion of data centres across NSW, including their planning approvals, infrastructure requirements, and environmental impacts.
The NSW Legislative Council’s Public...
North Shore Police Find Juvenile Freshwater Croc in Chatswood Backyard and Other North Shore...
The North Shore Police Area Command has released its January 2026 North Shore media crime wrap-up, and its makes for interesting reading. Who would have thought that officers responding to a report about illegal...
Save the Dates – Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Lane Cove Council Area
The Lane Cove Council has always celebrated Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance and a movie, with the action taking place in The Canopy and Lane Cove Plaza. This will happen again this...
Lane Cove Local Emeritus Professor Prem Ramburuth Recognised in the Australia Day Honours List
Emeritus Professor Prem Ramburuth, UNSW, has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours list. Professor Ramburuth has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division .
Professor Ramburuth...
What’s Open in Lane Cove on Australia Day Public Holiday 2026
Australia Day is Monday, 26 January 2026.
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...
