Claire Fenwicke

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]

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'Testing times' ahead for northside frontline personnel, Gungahlin JESC almost ready to be re-opened

'Testing times' ahead for northside frontline personnel, Gungahlin JESC almost ready to be re-opened

18 April | By Claire Fenwicke
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Gastro outbreak an early warning to be ready for increase in viruses during the colder months

Gastro outbreak an early warning to be ready for increase in viruses during the colder months

31 March | By Claire Fenwicke
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Slogans on cars, blocking speed cameras: Police union votes on action

Slogans on cars, blocking speed cameras: Police union votes on action

20 March | By Claire Fenwicke
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Gungahlin's mobile police station shut down due to workplace issues

Gungahlin's mobile police station shut down due to workplace issues

13 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

9 March | By Claire Fenwicke
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UPDATE: Mobile police station set up in Gungahlin as emergency services centre remains shut

UPDATE: Mobile police station set up in Gungahlin as emergency services centre remains shut

1 March | By Claire Fenwicke
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Ex-Gungahlin United president receives suspended sentence for 'breathless, inexcusable' theft from club

Ex-Gungahlin United president receives suspended sentence for 'breathless, inexcusable' theft from club

1 March | By Claire Fenwicke
Gungahlin's police, fire and ambulance station closed after contaminants found

Gungahlin's police, fire and ambulance station closed after contaminants found

29 February | By Claire Fenwicke
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WATCH: Police search for alleged attempted robber who's 'considered a threat to the community'

WATCH: Police search for alleged attempted robber who's 'considered a threat to the community'

28 February | By Claire Fenwicke
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More than a dozen 'cheap eats' in Gungahlin and Queanbeyan put on notice for potential underpayments

More than a dozen 'cheap eats' in Gungahlin and Queanbeyan put on notice for potential underpayments

16 February | By Claire Fenwicke
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Illegal firearms and weapons removed from Canberra's streets, shredded in Mitchell

Illegal firearms and weapons removed from Canberra's streets, shredded in Mitchell

6 February | By Claire Fenwicke
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Government insourcing of traffic, city maintenance jobs signalled to deliver 'more reliable services'

Government insourcing of traffic, city maintenance jobs signalled to deliver 'more reliable services'

2 February | By Claire Fenwicke
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Canberrans still expected to have country's lowest electricity bills despite predicted 17 per cent rise

Canberrans still expected to have country's lowest electricity bills despite predicted 17 per cent rise

1 February | By Claire Fenwicke
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New Casey Market Town fast chargers a 'paradigm change' for electric vehicle infrastructure

New Casey Market Town fast chargers a 'paradigm change' for electric vehicle infrastructure

22 January | By Claire Fenwicke
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Fine period looms for mobile detection cameras, almost 200 drivers caught each day

Fine period looms for mobile detection cameras, almost 200 drivers caught each day

19 January | By Claire Fenwicke
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Extra road offences to be captured by Canberra's mobile detection cameras

Extra road offences to be captured by Canberra's mobile detection cameras

16 December 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Mobile phones, smartwatches to be banned in ACT public schools from 2024

Mobile phones, smartwatches to be banned in ACT public schools from 2024

7 December 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Canberra's 91st public school picks uniform and logo ahead of 2024 opening

Canberra's 91st public school picks uniform and logo ahead of 2024 opening

20 November 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Identity sought of man accused of $30,000 fraud across Bunnings stores

Identity sought of man accused of $30,000 fraud across Bunnings stores

13 October 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Multiple driving charges for man accused of crashing into Gungahlin residential building

Multiple driving charges for man accused of crashing into Gungahlin residential building

4 October 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding to follow country's driest September to date

Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding to follow country's driest September to date

3 October 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Potential total fire bans on the cards as 'unseasonably warm' weather arrives for long weekend

Potential total fire bans on the cards as 'unseasonably warm' weather arrives for long weekend

29 September 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Suspected bikies arrested as part of police raids across the Territory

Suspected bikies arrested as part of police raids across the Territory

20 September 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Teenagers charged following alleged assault of several people at Costco

Teenagers charged following alleged assault of several people at Costco

13 September 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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'It hurts us as a family': Woman's plea to help find 100-year-old ring allegedly taken during home burglary

'It hurts us as a family': Woman's plea to help find 100-year-old ring allegedly taken during home burglary

8 September 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Will the Gungahlin cinema developer be 'shamed into action' following yet another government push?

Will the Gungahlin cinema developer be 'shamed into action' following yet another government push?

30 August 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Canberra’s wildest accommodation: inside Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Canberra’s wildest accommodation: inside Jamala Wildlife Lodge

28 August 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Severe weather warning issued for the ACT and parts of NSW

Severe weather warning issued for the ACT and parts of NSW

22 August 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Call for witnesses of serious collision following arrest of three men

Call for witnesses of serious collision following arrest of three men

21 August 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Fines period shifted for mobile phone detection cameras as hundreds of motorists break the law

Fines period shifted for mobile phone detection cameras as hundreds of motorists break the law

23 July 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Photo released after child allegedly assaulted at Marketplace Gungahlin

Photo released after child allegedly assaulted at Marketplace Gungahlin

21 July 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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Paper is the future with heavyweight plastic shopping bags set to be banned in the ACT

Paper is the future with heavyweight plastic shopping bags set to be banned in the ACT

11 July 2023 | By Claire Fenwicke
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