About Claire Fenwicke

Originally from a farm in Walcha, Claire studied a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Creative Arts (theatre) at the University of Wollongong, and also won the JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism while she was a student.
She has been working as a journalist since 2016 and has experience in radio, television and print, covering everything from court and crime to community events and sport. When she's not writing, she's running after her growing family in Canberra or attempting to learn how to knit.
Get in touch at [email protected]

Union alarmed over Robodebt legal adviser's appointment to high-level ACT directorate role

Union alarmed over Robodebt legal adviser's appointment to high-level ACT directorate role

16 April | By Claire Fenwicke

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Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson's conduct not 'justified' despite Lehrmann rape ruling

Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson's conduct not 'justified' despite Lehrmann rape ruling

15 April | By Claire Fenwicke

ACT Public Service sets nine per cent employment target of people with disability

ACT Public Service sets nine per cent employment target of people with disability

15 April | By Claire Fenwicke

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'Almost offensive': ACT Govt slammed for cutting budget reporting timeline to 11 days

'Almost offensive': ACT Govt slammed for cutting budget reporting timeline to 11 days

14 April | By Claire Fenwicke

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'Propaganda signage' and 'ghost buses': Accusations fly over whereabouts of '106' electric buses

'Propaganda signage' and 'ghost buses': Accusations fly over whereabouts of '106' electric buses

12 April | By Claire Fenwicke

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UC education students given even more placement opportunities through $12.8 million government agreement

UC education students given even more placement opportunities through $12.8 million government agreement

12 April | By Claire Fenwicke

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ACT Treasurer Barr accused of 'providing misleading information' to committee inquiry into 2023/24 budget

ACT Treasurer Barr accused of 'providing misleading information' to committee inquiry into 2023/24 budget

11 April | By Claire Fenwicke

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New Chief Police Officer reveals his key goals, as report finds no threat to emergency staff

New Chief Police Officer reveals his key goals, as report finds no threat to emergency staff

8 April | By Claire Fenwicke

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AFP Deputy Commissioner Scott Lee confirmed as ACT Policing's new Chief Police Officer

AFP Deputy Commissioner Scott Lee confirmed as ACT Policing's new Chief Police Officer

2 April | By Claire Fenwicke

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Backbencher's push to override High Court decision causes concern in legal community

Backbencher's push to override High Court decision causes concern in legal community

27 March | By Claire Fenwicke

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Adopt ACT-style land taxes, make $27 billion, suggests economic think tank

Adopt ACT-style land taxes, make $27 billion, suggests economic think tank

23 March | By Claire Fenwicke

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ACT's first female Director of Public Prosecutions - and Shane Drumgold's replacement - announced

ACT's first female Director of Public Prosecutions - and Shane Drumgold's replacement - announced

22 March | By Claire Fenwicke

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Slogans on cars, blocking speed cameras: Police union members vote on protected action options

Slogans on cars, blocking speed cameras: Police union members vote on protected action options

18 March | By Claire Fenwicke

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Retiring CPO reflects on four years of achievements with ACT Policing, and the challenges that remain

Retiring CPO reflects on four years of achievements with ACT Policing, and the challenges that remain

15 March | By Claire Fenwicke

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ACT Government pressured to offer free public transport if MyWay+ system isn't ready by September

ACT Government pressured to offer free public transport if MyWay+ system isn't ready by September

10 March | By Claire Fenwicke

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'Largely forgotten' Upper Murrumbidgee River in 'perilous state', governments urged to act

'Largely forgotten' Upper Murrumbidgee River in 'perilous state', governments urged to act

5 March | By Claire Fenwicke

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ACT Government pays Senator Linda Reynolds $90,000 over 'defamatory' allegations by former DPP Drumgold

ACT Government pays Senator Linda Reynolds $90,000 over 'defamatory' allegations by former DPP Drumgold

4 March | By Claire Fenwicke

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Canberra Liberals' empty chair woes over, GoBoat founder Nick Tyrrell voted in as party president

Canberra Liberals' empty chair woes over, GoBoat founder Nick Tyrrell voted in as party president

1 March | By Claire Fenwicke

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Protected industrial action options for AFP, ACT Policing officers on the cards as pay dispute continues

Protected industrial action options for AFP, ACT Policing officers on the cards as pay dispute continues

23 February | By Claire Fenwicke

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'Significant risks' to patients' safety due to failures in Canberra's Centenary Hospital's obstetrics and gynaecology unit

'Significant risks' to patients' safety due to failures in Canberra's Centenary Hospital's obstetrics and gynaecology unit

22 February | By Claire Fenwicke

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Committee review finds MLA Peter Cain breached ministerial code of conduct twice

Committee review finds MLA Peter Cain breached ministerial code of conduct twice

19 February | By Claire Fenwicke

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AIS to stay in Canberra but the cost of improvements still up for debate

AIS to stay in Canberra but the cost of improvements still up for debate

13 February | By Claire Fenwicke

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'Politicians are tools': Newest Greens MLA Laura Nuttall calls on community to put representatives to work

'Politicians are tools': Newest Greens MLA Laura Nuttall calls on community to put representatives to work

13 February | By Claire Fenwicke

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Allegations former Greens MLA 'solicited nude photos' from teenager, deleted evidence, aired in review

Allegations former Greens MLA 'solicited nude photos' from teenager, deleted evidence, aired in review

6 February | By Claire Fenwicke

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Canberra Liberals unveil $65 million promise to tackle cost-of-living pressures

Canberra Liberals unveil $65 million promise to tackle cost-of-living pressures

31 January | By Claire Fenwicke

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Retiring chief police officer's leadership leaves ACT 'unquestionably safer' after four years in top job

Retiring chief police officer's leadership leaves ACT 'unquestionably safer' after four years in top job

28 January | By Claire Fenwicke

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Review finds Bungendore High School location at Majara 'significantly superior' to other options

Review finds Bungendore High School location at Majara 'significantly superior' to other options

24 January | By Claire Fenwicke

Government rejects ACT Greens' calls to remove all Australia Day funding, says providing public events 'appropriate'

Government rejects ACT Greens' calls to remove all Australia Day funding, says providing public events 'appropriate'

24 January | By Claire Fenwicke

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Appeal option remains open for Education Department over 'invalid' finding for Bungendore High School

Appeal option remains open for Education Department over 'invalid' finding for Bungendore High School

20 January | By Claire Fenwicke

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Roadblocks to disability-accessible EV chargers and kerbside options outlined in government response

Roadblocks to disability-accessible EV chargers and kerbside options outlined in government response

29 December 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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New portfolios created as part of Barr's pre-election Cabinet reshuffle

New portfolios created as part of Barr's pre-election Cabinet reshuffle

11 December 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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Former Canberra Liberals party president unanimously loses appeal to keep seat

Former Canberra Liberals party president unanimously loses appeal to keep seat

7 December 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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