Claire Sams

About Claire Sams

Claire Sams is a young journalist, born and raised in regional New South Wales. She recently made the move to Canberra, where she continues to cover regional stories about regional people, places and events. Always in the mood for a good meal, a thick book and a great coffee!

Want to get in touch? Send her an email at csams@region.com.au

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Queanbeyan to step back in time as medieval life arrives on its doorstep

Queanbeyan to step back in time as medieval life arrives on its doorstep

28 January | By Claire Sams
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Elderly man drowns at South Coast beach

Elderly man drowns at South Coast beach

28 January | By Claire Sams
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Meet the Braidwood pharmacist heading interstate who says having a chat can be the best medicine

Meet the Braidwood pharmacist heading interstate who says having a chat can be the best medicine

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'Wonderful surprise': New faces to Mogo Wildlife Park arrive in quick succession

'Wonderful surprise': New faces to Mogo Wildlife Park arrive in quick succession

25 January | By Claire Sams
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Business hit with $80,000 penalty for discriminating against breastfeeding mum

Business hit with $80,000 penalty for discriminating against breastfeeding mum

23 January | By Claire Sams
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UPDATED: Police seize knife after Tuggeranong McDonald's incident

UPDATED: Police seize knife after Tuggeranong McDonald's incident

20 January | By Claire Sams
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Pharmacist cleared of professional misconduct after shoving child

Pharmacist cleared of professional misconduct after shoving child

20 January | By Claire Sams
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Could you be a foster parent for cats on the way to their forever home?

Could you be a foster parent for cats on the way to their forever home?

18 January | By Claire Sams
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Police seek man as they investigate alleged indecent assault in nightclub

Police seek man as they investigate alleged indecent assault in nightclub

17 January | By Claire Sams
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Teen allegedly choked partner in parked car, threatened to burn house down

Teen allegedly choked partner in parked car, threatened to burn house down

16 January | By Claire Sams
Alleged shooter fired at friends with rifle in 'apparently random' attack

Alleged shooter fired at friends with rifle in 'apparently random' attack

13 January | By Claire Sams
A familiar face returns to the Jolimont Centre bus depot

A familiar face returns to the Jolimont Centre bus depot

12 January | By Claire Sams
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Meet the Canberra university students taking to the track in national motorsport success

Meet the Canberra university students taking to the track in national motorsport success

31 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
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Rekindled campaign calls on Canberrans to kick in and give footy gear a second life

Rekindled campaign calls on Canberrans to kick in and give footy gear a second life

27 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
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Stepfather who allegedly abused teenager for years extradited to Australia

Stepfather who allegedly abused teenager for years extradited to Australia

20 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
'Erroneous advice' on safety of 6 tonne wall led to building site collapse that injured worker, court hears

'Erroneous advice' on safety of 6 tonne wall led to building site collapse that injured worker, court hears

20 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
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Man loses tooth in alleged brawl at Kingston Foreshore end-of-year party

Man loses tooth in alleged brawl at Kingston Foreshore end-of-year party

18 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
Courts & Crime
Wanted man who tried to escape from police on bike to be held behind bars

Wanted man who tried to escape from police on bike to be held behind bars

18 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
Teenager allegedly broke into home while on good behaviour order

Teenager allegedly broke into home while on good behaviour order

18 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
Charge dismissed for man convicted of illegal camping while sleeping in his car

Charge dismissed for man convicted of illegal camping while sleeping in his car

18 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
Man charged with arson in Holt committed for trial

Man charged with arson in Holt committed for trial

17 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
'Lifetime of pain': Man sentenced over abuse of child relative

'Lifetime of pain': Man sentenced over abuse of child relative

16 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
Room for one more? Calls for Canberrans to open their homes to a new furry friend over Christmas

Room for one more? Calls for Canberrans to open their homes to a new furry friend over Christmas

15 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
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Serial fraudster showed 'clear premeditation' before stealing from Canberra club through fake refunds

Serial fraudster showed 'clear premeditation' before stealing from Canberra club through fake refunds

15 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
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Sri Lankan diplomat fined for creating 'egregious and exploitative' working conditions at Canberra residence

Sri Lankan diplomat fined for creating 'egregious and exploitative' working conditions at Canberra residence

14 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
Courts & Crime
Alleged serial abuser denies more than 100 charges against 11 alleged victims

Alleged serial abuser denies more than 100 charges against 11 alleged victims

10 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
Canberra man dies after object crashes through his windshield on NSW road

Canberra man dies after object crashes through his windshield on NSW road

9 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
'Hidden gem': one of Canberra' oldest buildings is opening its doors - and you're invited

'Hidden gem': one of Canberra' oldest buildings is opening its doors - and you're invited

7 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
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'The chamber was loaded': Mum's heartbreak as inquest finds Rozalia's care was too slow

'The chamber was loaded': Mum's heartbreak as inquest finds Rozalia's care was too slow

6 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
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Daughter's attempt to murder parents with dark web hitman not 'motivated only by greed'

Daughter's attempt to murder parents with dark web hitman not 'motivated only by greed'

6 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
Witnesses sought after man allegedly attacked with hammer in road rage incident

Witnesses sought after man allegedly attacked with hammer in road rage incident

5 December 2024 | By Claire Sams
'Bizarre and relatively brief': man sentenced over threatening sister with kitchen knife

'Bizarre and relatively brief': man sentenced over threatening sister with kitchen knife

4 December 2024 | By Claire Sams

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