Oliver Jacques

About Oliver Jacques

Oliver is a journalist based in Griffith and Canberra. He previously lived in Sydney, Istanbul and Quito but says nothing compares to the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.
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 and Spanish teacher.

Business
All Katies clothing stores across Australia to shut by mid-January, ending 68 years of operation

All Katies clothing stores across Australia to shut by mid-January, ending 68 years of operation

10 December | By Oliver Jacques
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Jamberoo Action Park provides refunds and free passes to Telopea Park students it previously evicted

Jamberoo Action Park provides refunds and free passes to Telopea Park students it previously evicted

10 December | By Oliver Jacques
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'Pathetic': Jamberoo kicks 150 Telopea Park students out of water park

'Pathetic': Jamberoo kicks 150 Telopea Park students out of water park

9 December | By Oliver Jacques
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‘Care’ cottages established as alternative for foster kids living in hotels, but carer shortage persists

‘Care’ cottages established as alternative for foster kids living in hotels, but carer shortage persists

21 November | By Oliver Jacques
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High rates of strip searches in Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven as policing data revealed

High rates of strip searches in Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven as policing data revealed

30 October | By Oliver Jacques
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Fines for ‘average speed' breaches in NSW a lazy rural bashing option from government that won’t fix roads

Fines for ‘average speed' breaches in NSW a lazy rural bashing option from government that won’t fix roads

7 October | By Oliver Jacques
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Your guide to NSW local government elections - why, how, where and when to vote

Your guide to NSW local government elections - why, how, where and when to vote

10 September | By Oliver Jacques
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NSW Government looks to ‘ban’ use of hotels to house foster care children

NSW Government looks to ‘ban’ use of hotels to house foster care children

10 September | By Oliver Jacques
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Opinion
My old Video Ezy gave me better choice and value than today’s streaming services

My old Video Ezy gave me better choice and value than today’s streaming services

8 September | By Oliver Jacques
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Aspen Medical urges businesses to prepare for Bird Flu threat

Aspen Medical urges businesses to prepare for Bird Flu threat

17 August | By Oliver Jacques
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Former NSW Premier loses appeal against ICAC’s 'serious corrupt conduct' finding

Former NSW Premier loses appeal against ICAC’s 'serious corrupt conduct' finding

26 July | By Oliver Jacques
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Does regional NSW benefit from Sky News? Be careful about celebrating its demise

Does regional NSW benefit from Sky News? Be careful about celebrating its demise

11 July | 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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