Stella Hong
Stella Hong is a journalist with In the Cove, covering local news and the people and places that make up Lane Cove and the Lower North Shore. She is currently studying Media and brings that combination to her reporting, an eye for the detail behind a story and a knack for explaining what it means for readers.
Drawn to stories about people and community, Stella works across both news and longer-form features and has written and edited for two university mastheads. Alongside reporting she works across audio and video production, and away from the newsroom is an accomplished violinist and pianist.
A season to remember: Lane Cove Football Club’s year of success
As the season wraps up, the Lane Cove Football Club (LCFC) has given supporters many reasons to be proud. The club’s 90th anniversary has exceeded expectations, with record numbers of players and outstanding on-field...
Navratri Gala 2026: free festival of dance, music and colour
Get ready, the Navratri Gala is on this Friday, 16 October, from 6pm to 8pm in The Canopy.
Held as part of the Hindu festival of Navratri, this community celebration honours the Goddess Durga and...
Celebrating difference: the heartwarming tale of An Odd Bunch
If you have noticed the “imperfect” fresh fruit and vegetables at the shops and wondered how they felt, this book might be for you.
Lane Cove local Gemma Jones noticed that “imperfect” fruit and vegetables...
More than groceries: Organic Buyers Group Hub comes to Lane Cove
As interest in organic produce continues to grow, the Organic Buyers Group Hub in Lane Cove is bringing a different way to access fresh food close to home.
Volunteers enter one by one, conversations flow...
A new life for broken goods: Repair Cafe opens in Artarmon
Launching on Saturday 31 October, a new Repair Cafe is opening in Artarmon to give locals the chance to fix broken household items, reduce waste and connect with other members of the community.
For Lilian,...
North Shore Special Olympics athletes prepare to compete in Melbourne
Special Olympics Upper North Shore athletes with intellectual disability are preparing to take on the national stage, representing New South Wales at the National Games in Melbourne from 19 to 23 October across tennis,...
Sounds of The Canopy: your next concert in Lane Cove
As the days get longer and the weather warms up, The Canopy is coming alive with music. Gather your favourite people and bring a picnic rug to enjoy some spectacular outdoor performances in Lane...