Olivia Jenkins

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Crime Reporter at The Herald Sun

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Articles

Taj Patten-Mclaren, 15, Zane Oldis, 18, killed in crash at Orbost

2 weeks ago | heraldsun.com.au | Olivia Jenkins

Two teenagers, including a 15-year-old boy, killed in a horror East Gippsland crash have been remembered as “the best mates”, as a third teenager recovers in hospital. Taj Patten-Mclaren, 15, and Zane Oldis, 18, died when the car Mr Oldis was driving hit a tree near Murphys Lane and Bonang-Orbost Rd in Orbost just after midnight on Tuesday. Taj and Zane both died at the scene while their friend, a 16-year-old boy, was hospitalised with minor injuries.
Building safety disputes: what you should know about the URS v BDW ruling

1 month ago | constructionmanagement.co.uk | Olivia Jenkins |Tim Hillier

Tim Hillier and Olivia Jenkins explore the impact of the recent landmark building safety Supreme Court judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd. On 21 May, the Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited judgment on URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd.
Trio to be charged over Sorrento Boxing Day brawl

1 month ago | heraldsun.com.au | Olivia Jenkins

The pair was among a group out celebrating Boxing Day at the popular Mornington Peninsula spot when they were allegedly attacked about 2am. It was understood that one man involved in the brawl took a swing outside the venue before the group took off along Point Nepean Rd.The alleged brawl took place outside the Continental Hotel in Sorrento. In a statement to police in January, Rye man Will Salter, 22, claimed he suffered a broken eye socket, fractured nose and detached retina during the fight.
Bridging the gender gap in construction

2 months ago | ciobpeople.com | Olivia Jenkins

A new campaign from the National Association of Women in Construction has been launched to help inspire young women to pursue careers in construction ‘Nothing changes if nothing changes.’ It’s a real theme you’ll hear from anyone striving for gender equality in construction, particularly those at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
Money laundering: Australian and international university students caught up in money laundering, cash scams

Mar 26, 2025 | heraldsun.com.au | Olivia Jenkins

Criminal networks are posting job listings on social media to scam Australian and international university students into laundering funds on their behalf. Simple data entry jobs with little to no experience required have become some of the most common deceptive listings, with claims recruits can make up to $300 a day. As part of one scheme, criminals deposit illicit cash into a student’s bank account before instructing them to transfer the money somewhere else in return for a commission.
John Furlan was blown up in Coburg in 1998. We still don’t know who did it

Mar 2, 2025 | cairnspost.com.au | Olivia Jenkins

A $1m reward is on offer to help solve the “brutal” car bombing murder of businessman Gianni “John” Furlan more than two decades ago. Mr Furlan, 48, was driving to work in Coburg North when a bomb that was strapped to his car exploded on August 3 1998, killing him instantly. No one has ever been charged with his murder, but detectives believe they can solve his case.
How to use user-generated content to boost your small brand's engagement

Feb 5, 2025 | insidesmallbusiness.com.au | Olivia Jenkins

Olivia Jenkins is a business marketing consultant. In this piece, she examines why user-generated content – a form of social media content – works so well to boost brand engagement for SMEs, plus how to do it. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), building credibility and engaging with customers can feel like an uphill battle. One way to bridge the gap between your brand and potential customers is user-generated content (UGC).
Mobile speed camera may hold clues to Sam “The Punisher” execution

Jan 29, 2025 | geelongadvertiser.com.au | Regan Hodge |Mark Buttler |Olivia Jenkins

A mobile speed camera just metres from where a crew of offenders torched a ute after killing Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim may provide crucial clues as to who was driving the vehicle. Detectives on Wednesday revealed they had discovered a burnt-out Ford Ranger ute near Melbourne Airport about 90 minutes after the underworld figure was murdered at Preston.
Football Stadium May Have Fumbled Wheelchair User's Seating Request, Federal Court Rules

Oct 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Olivia Jenkins |Kristina Launey

Seyfarth Synopsis: A federal court recently held that a football stadium must make reasonable modifications to its seating policy to allow a wheelchair user with a ticket for a non-wheelchair accessible seat access to view the game in person.
Kickboxer linked to Melbourne’s underworld emerges in Dubai

Oct 20, 2024 | heraldsun.com.au | Olivia Jenkins

The high-flying fighter and trainer has emerged in Dubai amid his launch of a new, up-market restaurant in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Huqqabaz is believed to have opened its doors earlier this month offering extravagant live shows, cocktails topped with flames and shisha. Salim has been seen rubbing shoulders in Dubai with several close associates, Idress Kheyali and Khalil Popal. The trio were snapped smiling next to one another in Dubai earlier this month.