Claire Fenwicke

Canberra

Journalist at RiotACT

Reporter with @The_RiotACT and @aboutregional, covering a bit of everything. Send stories to [email protected]

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WorkSafe notices on health home visits lifted but some 'may no longer go ahead' following assaults

1 week ago | region.com.au | Claire Fenwicke

Canberra Health Services (CHS) has confirmed some health home visits “may no longer go ahead” in the wake of physical assaults and WorkSafe ACT intervention. The workplace regulator was notified in March that “a number of team members” were seriously assaulted during home visits, resulting in five improvement notices and a prohibition notice being issued.
Police investigating light plane crash at Tharwa

1 week ago | region.com.au | Claire Fenwicke

A man has escaped with minor injuries after his light plane crashed in Tharwa this afternoon (Sunday, 4 May). Emergency services were called to a private grass runway off Tharwa Drive at about 3:35 pm where they found a single-engine fixed-wing aircraft on its roof. The pilot was treated by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics at the scene. A small fire also had to be extinguished by ACT Fire and Rescue. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has been notified about the incident.
'Cornerstone' of Canberra's queer clubbing scene Cube Nightclub closing down

1 week ago | region.com.au | Claire Fenwicke

Loud, proud and together: that’s been the philosophy of Cube Nightclub from the beginning, and that’s the theme of its final chapter. The Canberra institution has been open for two decades, but 2025 has proven to be its final act. “The final season of Cube is here. After 20 unforgettable years, Cube Nightclub will be closing its doors at the end of this year,” the club announced in a social media post.
'Livelihoods would have been saved' at ANU, ACU, UOW if discretionary spending curbed, think tank says

1 week ago | region.com.au | Claire Fenwicke

A new report has claimed cuts to advertising, travel and consultants at three Australian universities could have repaired “budget deficits of their own creation”. An Australian Institute discussion paper, using the Australian National University (ANU), Australian Catholic University (ACU) and University of Wollongong (UOW) as case studies, stated curbing this type of elective spending could cover the proposed cuts at all three institutions.
MyWay+ ticket vending machines are (finally) coming to Canberra

1 week ago | region.com.au | Claire Fenwicke

Bus users will soon be able to purchase MyWay+ tickets at major public transport hubs, with ticket vending machines scheduled to be installed starting this Monday (May 5). The machines were meant to be installed at light rail stops, major bus interchanges and Canberra Airport by early February.
Bill-topper Kendrick Lamar makes his return to Australia with Spilt Milk

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

Sit down and feel humble, Canberra, bill-topper Kendrick Lamar is headlining Spilt Milk’s return to the Capital this year. Fresh off the back of co-headlining the Grand National Tour with SZA, this will be Lamar’s first time back in Australia since 2022. With hits like ‘Not Like Us’, ‘King Kunta’ and ‘euphoria’, expect Lamar’s setlist to be stacked.
Legal action against coal mine funds rehabilitation of 5000-year-old peat swamp

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

Legal action has resulted in an Illawarra coal mine paying for the $2.9 million rehabilitation of a 5000-year-old peat swamp. The Wingecarribee Swamp contains rare and endangered species – including a variety of giant dragonfly – and is a key part of the drinking water catchments for Sydney, Goulburn and the Southern Highlands. The National Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) alleged Illawarra Coal Holdings’ Dendrobium mine took surface water without a licence over a five-year period.
Legal action against coal mine funds rehabilitation of 5000-year-old peat swamp

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

Legal action has resulted in an Illawarra coal mine paying for the $2.9 million rehabilitation of a 5000-year-old peat swamp. The Wingecarribee Swamp contains rare and endangered species – including a variety of giant dragonfly – and is a key part of the drinking water catchments for Sydney, Goulburn and the Southern Highlands. The National Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) alleged Illawarra Coal Holdings’ Dendrobium mine took surface water without a licence over a five-year period.
Massive line-up hinted as Spilt Milk returns to Canberra for 2025

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

Music festival Spilt Milk is returning home to Canberra this year. Artists will descend on Canberra on Saturday, 13 December, with all signs pointing to a massive line-up. Director and Kicks Entertainment co-founder Ryan Sabet said he was proud to bring back the Canberra-born event after it secured money from the ACT Government’s Major Event Fund. “[The government’s] funding allows us to keep delivering an unforgettable festival experience while giving back to the city that shaped us,” he said.
Bait balls debate aside, there are more prevalent toxins for our pets out there

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

Pet owners have been advised to keep a watch for potential toxins following a reported discovery of suspected “bait balls” in a Canberra park. An alert was first issued via social media on 28 April. “WARNING!! Commonwealth Park suspected bait balls all around the park in the form of raw meat rissoles,” the post stated. “Please keep an eye out and keep dogs on leads! Can’t be sure [if they contain poison] but I wouldn’t take the risk.