Oliver Jacques

Griffith

Writer and Journalist at Freelance

Editor for Region Riverina | Walkley and Kennedy Award finalist in 2024 | Email: [email protected]

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Police seize four weapons in metal detector 'wands' blitz in Albury CBD

5 days ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Murray River Police have seized knives during a daylong operation in Albury. Operation Ares was a high-visibility police exercise whereby officers used handheld scanners – or electronic metal-detecting “wands” – to locate and seize knives in public places. Murray River Police District officers conducted a handheld scanning operation in Albury CBD between 10 am and 10 pm on Friday (30 May). As a result:Ninety-eight people were scanned. Four weapons and prohibited drugs were detected and seized.
Griffith duo who fought for justice after fashion empire collapse to feature on national TV show

5 days ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Two Griffith women who gave a voice to thousands of retail workers left out of pocket by the collapse of fashion empire Mosaic Brands will chronicle their experience on SBS TV documentary show Dateline. Liz Purtell and Sharon Brown had worked for women’s clothing store Autograph in Griffith Plaza for a combined 42 years until it unexpectedly shut its doors in October 2024.
Griffith man allegedly found hiding under bed after police pursuit

5 days ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

A Griffith man is facing a string of charges after he allegedly sparked a police pursuit while driving his ute, fled on foot and was found hiding under a bed in a house in Heath Crescent. At 11:12 am on Sunday (1 June), officers were patrolling Walla Avenue, Griffith, when they saw a silver Isuzu D-Max ute, whose driver covered his face when he noticed the police. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and a pursuit was allegedly initiated when the ute failed to pull over.
Wagga publicans add 11 names to their 'barred' list as man gains reprieve after 'owning his mistakes'

5 days ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Wagga publicans have added the names of 11 people to their list of those who are barred from entering licensed premises across the town. The move came at a meeting at the Sportsmen’s Club Hotel last week. The Wagga Wagga Liquor Accord is a partnership between licensed venues, community members, local businesses, councils, police, and other community groups to address alcohol-related issues such as anti-social behaviour and violence.
Drive-thru coffee outlet Kickstart Expresso launches first store in Wagga

6 days ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Drive-thru coffee outlet Kickstart Expresso opened a store on the corner of Wagga Home Centre on Monday, its first location outside the ACT. The Davis family, which runs cafes in Belconnen and Fyshwick, will now provide Sydney-based specialty roaster Toby’s Estate coffee, as well as fruit juices, toasties, sandwiches and muffins, to Wagga customers.
Why is there still no Dan Murphy’s in Griffith? Domestic violence is an odd excuse for barring the liquor retailer

6 days ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

If a Griffith man was considering beating his wife, do you think he would calm down and leave her alone upon learning there were only five bottle shops in town rather than six? This illustrates the folly of continuing to prevent Australia’s biggest alcohol retailer Dan Murphy’s from establishing a presence in town due to its supposedly high domestic violence and crime rate.
Growth of fast-food outlets in Wagga and Griffith a concern for parents, says nutritionist

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Despite its small population, Wagga will have 18 fast-food outlets when Oporto opens in June. Griffith is fast catching up, with burger, pizza and chicken franchises now outnumbering Italian family restaurants. The town will also see its first Oporto in July, after a second McDonald’s opened its doors last year. So how much is this a problem for parents in a country where 26 per cent of children are classed as overweight?
Big houses leading to big problems, says strategy

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Griffith’s housing profile of mostly large, detached dwellings and few apartments is out of step with what the population needs, according to a Griffith Council strategy paper that has been put out for public exhibition. The draft Griffith Housing Strategy canvasses ideas to tackle what’s been the town’s biggest problem for the past decade. “[There is] a growing mismatch between the homes available and the needs of the changing population.
New support service set up for domestic violence victims

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

The Deniliquin Police Station now has a service that supports victims of domestic violence navigate complex court and legal processes. The Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVAS) and NSW Police have been piloting a project in which specialist support workers are available at police stations to provide help to victims. The service is already available in Albury and will be expanded to Deniliquin, where support will be available via audio visual link.
Children’s charity Variety gifts Griffith's Kalinda School $100,000 custom 12-seater bus

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT presented Griffith special needs school Kalinda School a custom 12-seater bus last week. The $103,000 custom 12-seater Toyota Commuter [Variety Coach] features rear wheelchair access and two wheelchair spaces, enabling more students to travel safely to excursions and support programs. The school contributed $8800 towards the cost of the vehicle and has already put the coach into use.

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