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 Things To Do on Australia Day 2026
This year, Australia Day falls on a Monday - so it is a Long Weekend.
In 2023, The National Australia Day Council noted:
"For some, Australia Day is a day to celebrate all the opportunities provided...
Where to see the 2025 New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Lane Cove
New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and fireworks are back on. There are several places in Lane Cove, Longueville and Greenwich to see the fireworks.
NYE Music
Before the Fireworks Plastic Soul will be...
Hot Flushes, Brain Fog & Truth Bombs: Lane Cove Sallee Hitchins Releases Peri Panic...
In The Cove would like you to meet another Lane Cove local, Author Sallee Hitchins. Sallee has just released a book called Peri Panic: A Witty Guide to Perimenopause.
You will want to read this...
Lane Cove Council Meeting December Meeting 2025
The Lane Cove Council December 2025 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 11th December 2025, at 7.00 pm.
Residents can write to councillors about any agenda item or issue. If you use the email address –...
Twelve Dedicated School Bus Services Axed by Busways
Since Busways took over Region 7 buses (the buses that service the Lane Cove Council Area), there have been complaints of buses being delayed or not turning up.
Now, Busways have advised that from 8...
Lane Cove Takes Action on Food Waste: In 2026 A New Service to Help...
Food is something we all enjoy—and something we often waste without realising. Whether it’s buying more than we need, cooking bigger portions than necessary, or forgetting leftovers at the back of the fridge, the...
Fresh Christmas Trees for Sale in Lane Cove 2025
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...
Lane Cove Council Meeting November Meeting 2025
The Lane Cove Council September 2025 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 20th November 2025, at 7.00 pm.
Residents can write to councillors about any agenda item or issue. If you use the email address –...
Five Health Benefits of Line Dancing and Where You Can Line Dance Locally
We recently noticed that Sydney Community Services was offering Line Dancing classes. ITC wondered who would be interested in Line Dancing Classes. But according to an article published The Conversation by Danielle Le Lagadec,...
Bluey and Bingo Are Coming to the Canopy Lane Cove – 5th...
UPDATE - TIMES HAVE NOW BEEN PUSHED BACK 5,6,7pm due to the heat. Lane Cove Counicl will put up some shade in the Canopy and misting fans in the plaza plus drink bottles for...