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Genevieve Jacobs

About Genevieve Jacobs

Genevieve Jacobs has been a journalist for 30 years, working in print and radio. Her career began with rural newspapers on the South West Slopes, she has freelanced for national magazines and spent a decade with ABC Radio Canberra.

She sits on the Cultural Facilities Corporation board and chairs the Canberra International Music Festival. She is also a director of the Conflict Resolution Service. Genevieve was the inaugural chair of the arts minister's Creative Council, and inaugural co-chair of the Reconciliation Council. In 2021, Genevieve was made a Member in the Order of Australia (AM) for her services to broadcasting and the community.

Genevieve has an enduring interest in building community, and creating discussions that include us all. And she still loves nothing better than a good yarn.

Community
Farewell to James Litchfield, a Monaro and pastoral community leader

Farewell to James Litchfield, a Monaro and pastoral community leader

15 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Lifestyle
Arts organisations look to the post-COVID-19 future with hope and flexibility

Arts organisations look to the post-COVID-19 future with hope and flexibility

15 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Tim Shaw hoping for return to 2CC airwaves as Alan Jones departs radio

Tim Shaw hoping for return to 2CC airwaves as Alan Jones departs radio

15 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Lake George and the long shadows of the past are online at the Street Theatre

Lake George and the long shadows of the past are online at the Street Theatre

14 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Should I get tested for COVID-19? If you have symptoms, the answer is still yes

Should I get tested for COVID-19? If you have symptoms, the answer is still yes

12 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Probing the polls: supporting visa holders and getting back on the footy field

Probing the polls: supporting visa holders and getting back on the footy field

11 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Could Bill Stefaniak be the Assembly soufflé that rises twice?

Could Bill Stefaniak be the Assembly soufflé that rises twice?

10 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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My Gungahlin joins the Region Media stable in our next phase of growth

My Gungahlin joins the Region Media stable in our next phase of growth

8 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Opinion
Eden Monaro by-election will be decided by local voters, not the games on the Hill

Eden Monaro by-election will be decided by local voters, not the games on the Hill

6 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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News
Kristy McBain on bushfires, bellwethers and leadership in Eden-Monaro

Kristy McBain on bushfires, bellwethers and leadership in Eden-Monaro

5 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Farewell to Dr Deb Foskey, Greens MLA and longtime political campaigner

Farewell to Dr Deb Foskey, Greens MLA and longtime political campaigner

5 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Lyn Mills on Canberra, community, and the pictures that say a thousand words

Lyn Mills on Canberra, community, and the pictures that say a thousand words

3 May 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Kelly confirms he will step down from Eden-Monaro in

Kelly confirms he will step down from Eden-Monaro in "gut wrenching" decision

30 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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As speculation mounts over Mike Kelly's future, could Barilaro be headed for the Hill?

As speculation mounts over Mike Kelly's future, could Barilaro be headed for the Hill?

28 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Probing the polls: an even split on the app, and do visa holders deserve our support?

Probing the polls: an even split on the app, and do visa holders deserve our support?

28 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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ACT has no new COVID-19 cases, private testing now offered in Canberra and Young

ACT has no new COVID-19 cases, private testing now offered in Canberra and Young

27 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Community
Axial Housing's success with rough sleepers is a bright light during hard times

Axial Housing's success with rough sleepers is a bright light during hard times

27 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Breaking
No new COVID-19 cases, ACT Health clarifies recent diagnoses

No new COVID-19 cases, ACT Health clarifies recent diagnoses

26 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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New UC vice chancellor's vision for a civic university, connected deeply to community

New UC vice chancellor's vision for a civic university, connected deeply to community

26 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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How do we decide who gets the ventilators? Polio, ethics and the age of COVID-19

How do we decide who gets the ventilators? Polio, ethics and the age of COVID-19

26 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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One new COVID-19 case confirmed in ACT overnight, Canberrans urged to stay home

One new COVID-19 case confirmed in ACT overnight, Canberrans urged to stay home

25 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Regional newspapers cease printing as communities respond to news challenge

Regional newspapers cease printing as communities respond to news challenge

25 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs and Edwina Mason
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Here's how to calculate your personal risks from COVID-19 infection

Here's how to calculate your personal risks from COVID-19 infection

24 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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ACT community foundations step up at speed to help our most vulnerable

ACT community foundations step up at speed to help our most vulnerable

23 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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News
Probing the polls: a strong response to restrictions but will you download the app?

Probing the polls: a strong response to restrictions but will you download the app?

21 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Breaking
No new COVID-19 cases, all ACT patients released from hospital

No new COVID-19 cases, all ACT patients released from hospital

19 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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ACT records no new COVID-19 cases, 85 per cent of local patients have recovered

ACT records no new COVID-19 cases, 85 per cent of local patients have recovered

18 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Stop the presses: The Canberra Times cancels Fyshwick printing, non-daily ACM titles suspended

Stop the presses: The Canberra Times cancels Fyshwick printing, non-daily ACM titles suspended

14 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Probing the polls: how to help renters and when should we lift the COVID-19 restrictions?

Probing the polls: how to help renters and when should we lift the COVID-19 restrictions?

14 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Hope for folk in a bitter year: how the music plays on for our local festivals

Hope for folk in a bitter year: how the music plays on for our local festivals

14 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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UPDATED: One new COVID-19 case, but Canberrans have co-operated over Easter

UPDATED: One new COVID-19 case, but Canberrans have co-operated over Easter

13 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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UPDATED: Harry Potter shop among the targets of ram raid spree across the ACT

UPDATED: Harry Potter shop among the targets of ram raid spree across the ACT

13 April 2020 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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This is our last chance to build a proper aquatic centre in Canberra

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'It's time to leave shit behind': Mark Parton's plan to lead unified Liberals to government

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Think your super's safe? It's not. The Treasurer's found another way to get your nest egg

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