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 [email protected].

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Griffith singer-turned-psychotherapist to launch online course on understanding trauma

Griffith singer-turned-psychotherapist to launch online course on understanding trauma

2 October 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Griffith student seeks to improve body detection in homicides

Griffith student seeks to improve body detection in homicides

1 October 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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More than 100,000 oranges donated to build 67 giant citrus sculptures in Griffith for spring festival

More than 100,000 oranges donated to build 67 giant citrus sculptures in Griffith for spring festival

30 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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A $1.5 million McLaren and a $400,000 Mercedes truck among 21 vehicles listed in Griffith winery liquidation sale

A $1.5 million McLaren and a $400,000 Mercedes truck among 21 vehicles listed in Griffith winery liquidation sale

29 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Bottoms up! Griffith mobile bar The Perfect Pour granted liquor licence

Bottoms up! Griffith mobile bar The Perfect Pour granted liquor licence

28 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Minister ‘devastated’ by out of pocket Wagga tradies but won’t commit to paying them

Minister ‘devastated’ by out of pocket Wagga tradies but won’t commit to paying them

28 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Bethe brothers ace annual Griffith music quest with wildly contrasting styles

Bethe brothers ace annual Griffith music quest with wildly contrasting styles

28 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Hanwood soccer prodigy eyes national championship after representing NSW in Japan

Hanwood soccer prodigy eyes national championship after representing NSW in Japan

27 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Lawyer seeks to drop Salvestrin in bizarre Supreme Court hearing into Griffith winery liquidation

Lawyer seeks to drop Salvestrin in bizarre Supreme Court hearing into Griffith winery liquidation

26 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Wagga MP calls on NSW Government to pay tradies for public housing project

Wagga MP calls on NSW Government to pay tradies for public housing project

21 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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The mysterious rise and fall of Griffith winery Sans Pareil Estate

The mysterious rise and fall of Griffith winery Sans Pareil Estate

20 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Leeton news wrap: new waterslide set to open as Roxy Theatre redevelopment hits more trouble

Leeton news wrap: new waterslide set to open as Roxy Theatre redevelopment hits more trouble

20 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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'I am Robbie': The Wedding Singer star reflects on opening of Griffith musical wowing audiences

'I am Robbie': The Wedding Singer star reflects on opening of Griffith musical wowing audiences

19 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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McLaren P1 supercar sold for $1.47 million in liquidation of Griffith winery

McLaren P1 supercar sold for $1.47 million in liquidation of Griffith winery

18 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Auctioneer resurrects historic Gallipoli hero-inspired 'Bagdad Church' near Temora

Auctioneer resurrects historic Gallipoli hero-inspired 'Bagdad Church' near Temora

17 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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‘Making boiled eggs out of an omelette’: Plan to restore Griffith’s Burley Griffin vision panned

‘Making boiled eggs out of an omelette’: Plan to restore Griffith’s Burley Griffin vision panned

16 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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ATO alleges Griffith winery lodged fake tax statements for GST refund overpayments of $17 million

ATO alleges Griffith winery lodged fake tax statements for GST refund overpayments of $17 million

15 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Griffith-produced 'Future Ancestors' podcast to release first episode in late September

Griffith-produced 'Future Ancestors' podcast to release first episode in late September

15 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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'Catastrophic environmental impacts': NSW Government scraps Wyangala Dam expansion

'Catastrophic environmental impacts': NSW Government scraps Wyangala Dam expansion

14 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Water wars: Did excessive irrigation contribute to killing 20 million fish in the Lower Darling?

Water wars: Did excessive irrigation contribute to killing 20 million fish in the Lower Darling?

14 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Griffith winery Sans Pareil Estate faces liquidation hearing, allegedly owes ATO $32 million

Griffith winery Sans Pareil Estate faces liquidation hearing, allegedly owes ATO $32 million

12 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Griffith Country Universities Centre makes regional award finals after achieving 500 per cent growth

Griffith Country Universities Centre makes regional award finals after achieving 500 per cent growth

10 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Horse dentist recognised after pioneering Griffith's only mobile vet service

Horse dentist recognised after pioneering Griffith's only mobile vet service

9 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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'Dodgy mayor, lazy workers': New TV comedy show pokes fun at local councils

'Dodgy mayor, lazy workers': New TV comedy show pokes fun at local councils

7 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Property
NSW Government charging market rates to build affordable housing on unused land, despite crisis

NSW Government charging market rates to build affordable housing on unused land, despite crisis

7 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Food & Wine
French chef departs after bringing five-star cuisine to Darlington Point

French chef departs after bringing five-star cuisine to Darlington Point

6 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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NSW teachers to receive $10,000 pay increase in historic deal

NSW teachers to receive $10,000 pay increase in historic deal

5 September 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Daley right about AFL superiority over rugby league, the Riverina proves it

Daley right about AFL superiority over rugby league, the Riverina proves it

27 August 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Black box theatre, art gallery and cafe proposed for new Griffith cultural hub

Black box theatre, art gallery and cafe proposed for new Griffith cultural hub

26 August 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Crostoli, live music, street food to highlight Griffith's A Taste of Italy festival weekend

Crostoli, live music, street food to highlight Griffith's A Taste of Italy festival weekend

24 August 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Skyrocketing Australia Post parcel costs squeezing Riverina businesses and families

Skyrocketing Australia Post parcel costs squeezing Riverina businesses and families

24 August 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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Griffith's outstanding business leader winner on diets, challenges, motherhood and Pink

Griffith's outstanding business leader winner on diets, challenges, motherhood and Pink

24 August 2023 | By Oliver Jacques
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