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]

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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Call for digital dashboard to track ACT Government procurement processes fails to gain traction

Call for digital dashboard to track ACT Government procurement processes fails to gain traction

4 December 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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Advocate Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts appointed as ACT's inaugural Commissioner for First Nations children

15 November 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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Does the ACT have a transparency problem? Ombudsman weighs in on concerns around FOI requests

Does the ACT have a transparency problem? Ombudsman weighs in on concerns around FOI requests

13 October 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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Employers on notice to protect their staff against psychosocial hazards in the workplace

Employers on notice to protect their staff against psychosocial hazards in the workplace

13 October 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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Discover the diversity inside Canberra's embassies and high commissions

Discover the diversity inside Canberra's embassies and high commissions

13 October 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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Zed Seselja and Andrew Constance among names in the mix for NSW Senate pre-selection

Zed Seselja and Andrew Constance among names in the mix for NSW Senate pre-selection

5 October 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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Public sector the place to test four-day work week in the ACT

Public sector the place to test four-day work week in the ACT

23 September 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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New ACT human rights commissioner outlines key priorities ahead of stepping into role

New ACT human rights commissioner outlines key priorities ahead of stepping into role

20 September 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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Numerous flaws found with body overseeing finances of those unable to make their own decisions

Numerous flaws found with body overseeing finances of those unable to make their own decisions

16 July 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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'Potential for corruption is evidently there': Auditor-General invited to examine ACT board appointments

'Potential for corruption is evidently there': Auditor-General invited to examine ACT board appointments

8 July 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke

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