About Genevieve Jacobs

Genevieve Jacobs has been a journalist for 30 years, working in print and radio. Her career began with rural newspapers on the South West Slopes, she has freelanced for national magazines and spent a decade with ABC Radio Canberra.

She sits on the Cultural Facilities Corporation board and chairs the Canberra International Music Festival. She is also a director of the Conflict Resolution Service. Genevieve was the inaugural chair of the arts minister's Creative Council, and inaugural co-chair of the Reconciliation Council. In 2021, Genevieve was made a Member in the Order of Australia (AM) for her services to broadcasting and the community.

Genevieve has an enduring interest in building community, and creating discussions that include us all. And she still loves nothing better than a good yarn.

Community

Alpaca Therapy welcomes the generous gift of baby Paprika

19 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Community

Devastated Canberra Islamic community grateful for local support

18 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

NGA unveils a melting masterpiece for modern times

18 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Art, Not Apart is exploding across the city on Saturday

15 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

National Sheepdog Trials are rich in history and skill

15 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

New party calls for Royal Commission on political integrity

14 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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Unleashed dog savages therapy alpaca while owner films attack

13 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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'Gaming nerd' Green candidate hones strategy for the Senate

11 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Lifestyle

Muscling up to Australian cartoons? Get Inked

9 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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Community

Domestic violence survivors are finding their Voices for Change

8 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Creating a better balance for women's work and life

8 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Could you start a real conversation with a perfect stranger?

6 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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Property Council calls for greater government trust and flexibility

5 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

30 years on, has self-government been worth it?

4 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Eating his words: Jack Heath and the cannibal detective

4 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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New NGA director is connecting with Canberra

3 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Business

ANU's new Club Lime is sparkling with possibilities

2 March 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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News

Canberra's big dinosaur takes flight

28 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Road to Mental Readiness for first responders is groundbreaking

28 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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Catholic lay leader says Pell conviction is "the last straw"

27 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Aboriginal Agreement with ACT government is a work in progress

26 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Is this the candidate who could topple Zed Seselja?

25 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Powered by Passion: Canberra women reaching for the stars

24 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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Catch Death Cab for Cutie here in Canberra

21 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Community

Will the changes bring you back to the Canberra Show?

21 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Community

ACT Wildlife's help a lifeline for little Yarra and other injured animals

19 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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NGA fog sculpture reunites with its maker

15 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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Closing the gap is a major problem in Canberra too

14 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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In, out, let's get crackin': West Side story comes to Canberra

13 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

Has the multicultural festival made Canberra a better place?

13 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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Spectacular Nolan caps new Kambri precinct at ANU

12 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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Farewell to Rhys Summergreene, a man of generosity and compassion

12 February 2019 | By Genevieve Jacobs

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