Max O'Driscoll

About Max O'Driscoll

Max O'Driscoll is early in his journalism career having spent most of 2021 working with a local newspaper in the Yass Valley.

Originally from Melbourne, he is nearing completion of his double degree in Business and Media Communications at Monash University.

Max loves his sport, particularly AFL and cricket, and enjoys all types of music.

Want to get in touch? You can reach out to Max at modriscoll@region.com.au

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Natural disaster warning system brought into line by 2022-23 bushfire season

Natural disaster warning system brought into line by 2022-23 bushfire season

12 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Ginninderra Catchment Group defends Icon Water's Belconnen sewerage project

Ginninderra Catchment Group defends Icon Water's Belconnen sewerage project

12 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Large hail and strong wind warning to the east of the ACT, South Coast, Snowy Mountains and Southern Tablelands

Large hail and strong wind warning to the east of the ACT, South Coast, Snowy Mountains and Southern Tablelands

10 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Tuggeranong ice sports centre could make Canberra the curling capital of Australia

Tuggeranong ice sports centre could make Canberra the curling capital of Australia

10 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Wakefield Park dispute 'unlikely to be settled out of court'

Wakefield Park dispute 'unlikely to be settled out of court'

9 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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ANU travels back in time with pop-up 'Game On' arcade

ANU travels back in time with pop-up 'Game On' arcade

7 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Bungendore High School plans in disarray as Queanbeyan Council backflips on site

Bungendore High School plans in disarray as Queanbeyan Council backflips on site

7 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Get your ducks in a row as Nimbo Fork Lodge hits the market

Get your ducks in a row as Nimbo Fork Lodge hits the market

6 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Monaro Rail Trail agreement signed but fight for funding just beginning

Monaro Rail Trail agreement signed but fight for funding just beginning

6 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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UPDATED: Man arrested after loaded, modified firearm found at 'freedom' protest camp

UPDATED: Man arrested after loaded, modified firearm found at 'freedom' protest camp

4 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll and James Coleman
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Dreading the return to uni? Here's how to make it easier

Dreading the return to uni? Here's how to make it easier

4 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Red-bellied snake's Belconnen shopping trip ends in tragedy

Red-bellied snake's Belconnen shopping trip ends in tragedy

3 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Big-hearted Lily Haskins shares her story for Sweetheart Day

Big-hearted Lily Haskins shares her story for Sweetheart Day

3 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Night Noodle Markets to light up Parkes Place Lawns

Night Noodle Markets to light up Parkes Place Lawns

2 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Kaleen gas line rupture among 65 calls for SES assistance; ACT braces for yet another storm

Kaleen gas line rupture among 65 calls for SES assistance; ACT braces for yet another storm

1 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Googong Public School sod-turning celebration met with criticism from the opposition

Googong Public School sod-turning celebration met with criticism from the opposition

1 February 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Fred Smith's charity concert welcomes Afghan evacuees to Canberra

Fred Smith's charity concert welcomes Afghan evacuees to Canberra

31 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Severe thunderstorm warning with damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall issued for Canberra

Severe thunderstorm warning with damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall issued for Canberra

31 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Gungahlin pool reopening delayed ... again

Gungahlin pool reopening delayed ... again

30 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Goulburn's loss could be Canberra's gain as Wakefield Park dispute drags on

Goulburn's loss could be Canberra's gain as Wakefield Park dispute drags on

29 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Swap-and-go coffee cup scheme spreading across the region

Swap-and-go coffee cup scheme spreading across the region

28 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Street dining arrives in Queanbeyan's CBD

Street dining arrives in Queanbeyan's CBD

27 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Tragedy triggers ACT Senior Australian of the Year's call for mandatory first-aid training for learner drivers

Tragedy triggers ACT Senior Australian of the Year's call for mandatory first-aid training for learner drivers

25 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Sfoglia enters final days of trading after more than 25 years in business

Sfoglia enters final days of trading after more than 25 years in business

24 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Lifestyle
Get your cameras ready! Canberra's Selfie Museum set to open

Get your cameras ready! Canberra's Selfie Museum set to open

22 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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'It's not loaded' says the owner of O'Malley's viral nature strip tank

'It's not loaded' says the owner of O'Malley's viral nature strip tank

22 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Petition launched to bring upgrades to Gungahlin Skatepark

Petition launched to bring upgrades to Gungahlin Skatepark

22 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Canberra Grammar says JobKeeper criticism an 'ongoing campaign' targeting private schools

Canberra Grammar says JobKeeper criticism an 'ongoing campaign' targeting private schools

22 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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BOM declares La Niña is peaking, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows ahead

BOM declares La Niña is peaking, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows ahead

22 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Manuka T20I postponed a week as the Aussies find a replacement opponent in Sri Lanka

Manuka T20I postponed a week as the Aussies find a replacement opponent in Sri Lanka

21 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Police seeking witnesses to Old Parliament House fire

Police seeking witnesses to Old Parliament House fire

19 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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Who will be crowned Canberra's inaugural survivor?

Who will be crowned Canberra's inaugural survivor?

19 January 2022 | By Max O'Driscoll
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