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Oliver Jacques

About Oliver Jacques

Oliver is the Griffith-based editor of Region Riverina. He was a Walkley and Kennedy Award finalist in 2024.
He has written articles for The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, ABC, SBS, the Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun. He’s also worked in NSW state politics, child protection and as an English teacher in Turkey and Ecuador.
For story tips or feedback, email ojacques@region.com.au.

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‘Those in care will no longer fear their 18th birthday’: Foster-care support extended to age 21 in ACT

‘Those in care will no longer fear their 18th birthday’: Foster-care support extended to age 21 in ACT

2 July 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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‘Secretive adoption’: Canberra teenagers still have birth certificates that ‘tells them a lie’

‘Secretive adoption’: Canberra teenagers still have birth certificates that ‘tells them a lie’

30 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Canberra Liberals introduce new bill to criminalise non-physical forms of domestic violence

Canberra Liberals introduce new bill to criminalise non-physical forms of domestic violence

29 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Merici College parents owed thousands question school after $17 million liquidation of ‘partner’ tour company

Merici College parents owed thousands question school after $17 million liquidation of ‘partner’ tour company

28 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Labor, Greens MLAs quash Liberals' attempt for committee inquiry into CIT CEO's resignation

Labor, Greens MLAs quash Liberals' attempt for committee inquiry into CIT CEO's resignation

26 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Parents question government, schools ‘endorsement’ of collapsed space tour company, despite problems in 2020

Parents question government, schools ‘endorsement’ of collapsed space tour company, despite problems in 2020

24 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Year 1 phonics tests, reduced teacher workloads pledged in new education funding package

Year 1 phonics tests, reduced teacher workloads pledged in new education funding package

24 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Six-foot Griffith Blacks winger scores two tries on rep debut in Brumbies Provincial Championships

Six-foot Griffith Blacks winger scores two tries on rep debut in Brumbies Provincial Championships

23 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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At least 39 Canberra students owed thousands after outer space-themed tour company collapse

At least 39 Canberra students owed thousands after outer space-themed tour company collapse

21 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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ACT Greens' free ambulances pledge a 'dramatic change', says Chief Minister

ACT Greens' free ambulances pledge a 'dramatic change', says Chief Minister

19 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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WOKE mental health program poised for more funding and name change

WOKE mental health program poised for more funding and name change

18 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Tidbinbilla sanctuary opened to protect endangered symbol of the ACT, paving way for species' reintroduction

Tidbinbilla sanctuary opened to protect endangered symbol of the ACT, paving way for species' reintroduction

18 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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ACT passes law obliging prosecutors to reveal evidence following Lehrmann trial debacle

ACT passes law obliging prosecutors to reveal evidence following Lehrmann trial debacle

18 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
Wagga will rename Michael Slater Oval - should Canberra cull Al Grassby’s statue next?

Wagga will rename Michael Slater Oval - should Canberra cull Al Grassby’s statue next?

16 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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‘Revenge porn’ victims eligible for financial assistance under new bill passed in ACT

‘Revenge porn’ victims eligible for financial assistance under new bill passed in ACT

14 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Athllon Drive duplication to start ‘in the coming months’

Athllon Drive duplication to start ‘in the coming months’

14 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Sport
Canberra, Albury-Wodonga teenagers stun in adult events at Griffith’s MIA Open

Canberra, Albury-Wodonga teenagers stun in adult events at Griffith’s MIA Open

13 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Advocates say new ACT euthanasia laws will stop patients from dying alone

Advocates say new ACT euthanasia laws will stop patients from dying alone

12 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Voluntary assisted dying legalised in ACT after 30-year battle

Voluntary assisted dying legalised in ACT after 30-year battle

5 June 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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'Competition is healthy': NSW Government to end Riverina giant SunRice’s monopoly over rice exports

'Competition is healthy': NSW Government to end Riverina giant SunRice’s monopoly over rice exports

31 May 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Griffith winery's collapse subject of new Supreme Court hearing after Collina house sale

Griffith winery's collapse subject of new Supreme Court hearing after Collina house sale

28 May 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Anti-adoption governments will ensure more children are raised by strangers in motel rooms

Anti-adoption governments will ensure more children are raised by strangers in motel rooms

6 May 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Walter Burley Griffin’s vision for Canberra and Griffith eroded but ‘can be reinvigorated'

Walter Burley Griffin’s vision for Canberra and Griffith eroded but ‘can be reinvigorated'

4 May 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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PM greets lawnmower trek but no change in Motor Neurone Disease monitoring planned

PM greets lawnmower trek but no change in Motor Neurone Disease monitoring planned

28 March 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Griffith business ‘fraudulently’ claimed to have bought $200 million worth of wine to get GST refunds, ATO alleges

Griffith business ‘fraudulently’ claimed to have bought $200 million worth of wine to get GST refunds, ATO alleges

20 March 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Supreme Court orders Griffith winemaker to pay $8.4 million in final judgement

Supreme Court orders Griffith winemaker to pay $8.4 million in final judgement

15 March 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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NSW Government kept two-year-old foster care baby in hotel-style accommodation for five months

NSW Government kept two-year-old foster care baby in hotel-style accommodation for five months

14 March 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Griffith winemaker’s multi-million dollar ‘personal’ expenses scrutinised in liquidation hearing

Griffith winemaker’s multi-million dollar ‘personal’ expenses scrutinised in liquidation hearing

7 March 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
‘Essentially insider trading’: Minister looks to regulate irrigation water supply companies

‘Essentially insider trading’: Minister looks to regulate irrigation water supply companies

7 March 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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Ex-Matrix boss Troy Loh calls on NSW Government to pay tradies for 2022 Wagga housing project

Ex-Matrix boss Troy Loh calls on NSW Government to pay tradies for 2022 Wagga housing project

4 March 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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'Give it back': How Aussie taxpayers helped fund $70 million failed foreign hazelnut farm in Narrandera

'Give it back': How Aussie taxpayers helped fund $70 million failed foreign hazelnut farm in Narrandera

28 February 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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‘Stunning’ Salvestrin Griffith house advertised for sale for $790,000 after Supreme Court battle

‘Stunning’ Salvestrin Griffith house advertised for sale for $790,000 after Supreme Court battle

12 February 2024 | By Oliver Jacques
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