Jacky Barker

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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 News Week in Review 1st February to 8th February 2023

Welcome to our week in review. Lane Cove Council Announces FABBA concert in The Canopy Are you ready to dance, dance, dance and sing!! FABBA is coming to Lane Cove so head to The Canopy on Saturday...

Girls, Study Economics at Cammeraygal High School

Written by Alexia Rigoni, Captain of Cammeraygal High School and the 2022 Member for Lane Cove in the NSW Youth Parliament. At Cammeraygal High School, a comprehensive coeducational school in Crows Nest, just a short...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 25th January to 1st February 2023

Welcome to our week in review. Australia Day 26th January 2023 Australia Day started with 65 locals becoming Australian Citizens.  The ceremony was held in The Canopy. Uncle Terry from Tribal Warrior commenced proceedings with a special...

Man Attempts to Steal a Motorbike in Broad Daylight While Waving a “Gun” at...

Yesterday (Tuesday 31 January 2023), officers from North Shore Police Area Command responded to reports of a man being held following an attempted armed robbery along Greenland Road, Lane Cove North.   Officers were informed a...

Long Time Lane Cove Local Norma Tracey Ties the Knot with Wally at an...

Congrats to Norma and Wally. Norma Tracey has lived in Lane Cove for a long time, and on the Australia Day holiday she tied the knot with Wally at a street party wedding. Wally and Norma...

Memorial Bench Installed in Recognition of Greenwich Local Artist Hans Hallen

Hans Hallen was a well-known local Greenwich Artist.  He moved to Greenwich from South Africa in 1987. He could regularly be seen painting at Mann's Point Greenwich.  In February 2022, Hans passed away -...

Lane Cove Sporting Clubs Registration 2023

It’s that time of the year when school starts back and your child (or you) wants to be involved in Saturday or Sunday sports. Here's the low-down on how to get involved with a...

Lane Cove Local Saxon Weaver Has Been Cast in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor...

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s dazzling new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat arrives in Sydney in just a few weeks and Lane Cove local Saxon Weaver will be playing the...

Lane Cove News Week in Review 18th to 25th January 2023

Welcome to our week in review. Australia Day 26th January 2023 Australia Day is this Thursday. We have put together a list of things for you to do on Australia Day in Lane Cove - read...

What’s Open in Lane Cove on Australia Day Public Holiday 2023

Australia Day is Thursday 26 January 2023. Unlike other public holidays, most coffee shops, and local eateries are open.  Some of the cafes and coffee shops do close earlier on public holidays around 2 or...