Claire Fenwicke

2 weeks ago | region.com.au | Claire Fenwicke

Two bushwalkers became stuck in the blizzard conditions in the Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Instagram/Flynn Medson. Two stranded bushwalkers have been rescued after getting stuck in blizzard conditions in the Kosciuszko National Park. Emergency services were called to the Kosciuszko Walking Trail, below Mount Carruthers, about three kilometres from Mount Kosciuszko, at about 7:30 am on Saturday (7 June).

2 weeks ago | region.com.au | Claire Fenwicke

Carol Gathercole has taught swimming at Canberra Girls Grammar since 2001. Photo: Supplied. Carol Gathercole is, of course, poolside when Region gets in touch about her King’s Birthday honour. The 86-year-old is among the Canberrans and Capital Region residents receiving an OAM, AC, AO or AM today (Monday, 9 June). In her case, it’s an OAM. “Oh my glory be, it’s unbelievable … I’ve been so excited,” Carol said.

3 weeks ago | thisiscanberra.com | Claire Fenwicke

Flame grills at Canberra’s Oporto stores are firing up for a free giveaway this Tuesday (10 June). Portuguese flame-grilled chickens will be given to the first 50 customers at each store from midday as the chain celebrates Dia De Portugal. Oporto franchisee Sainath Venishetty said it was about more than chicken. “Dia De Portugal, or Portugal Day, is a global event in Portuguese culture, and what better way to mark it than with our craveable Portuguese Flame-Grilled Chicken?” he said.

3 weeks ago | region.com.au | Claire Fenwicke

The number of Canberrans accessing online gambling platforms, such as sports betting and online lottery tickets, has increased fivefold since 2019. Photo: Hirurg. The number of Canberrans gambling online has increased fivefold since 2019, leading to calls for a more proportionate ACT response to all forms of gambling. The 2024 ACT Gambling Survey is the fifth of its kind since 2001, monitoring the trends in gambling participation, risk and harm.

3 weeks ago | region.com.au | Claire Fenwicke

Caitlin Cook is ACT Labor’s new secretary. Photo: Supplied. Caitlin Cook is stepping into the role of ACT Labor Secretary after being elected unopposed. It’s after previous secretary Ash van Djik resigned late last month. ACT Labor president Sue Ducker described Ms Cook as a “powerhouse”. “[She] brings a strong background in communications and campaigning, along with an excellent understanding of local politics and the Canberra community,” Ms Ducker said.