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Remembering Frank Moorhouse

The Walkley Foundation CEO Shona Martyn remembers one of Australia’s “most important novelists”, Frank Moorhouse. Celebrated Australian author, Vale Frank Moorhouse (pictured) has died at aged 83. Born in Nowra, New South Wales, in 1938, Moorhouse became a cadet journalist…

James GormanJune 28, 2022

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Statement: Julian Assange Extradition

The Chair of the Walkley Foundation, Adele Ferguson, has called on the Australian Government to stand up for press freedom and intervene in the case of Julian Assange. On Friday, June 17, UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, approved the extradition…

James GormanJune 20, 2022

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Winners announced for 2022 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism

Winners for the Walkley Foundation's 2022 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism were announced on June 15 in Sydney.

WalkleyMagJune 15, 2022

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Andrew Quilty wins 2022 Humanitarian Storytelling Award administered by the Walkley Foundation

Andrew Quilty has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Humanitarian Storytelling Award supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and administered by the Walkley Foundation. 2022 Humanitarian Storytelling Award Supported by the International Committee of…

James GormanJune 15, 2022

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2022 WIN News Scholarship winner announced

Fraser Williams has been named the winner of the 2021 WIN News Scholarship. Fraser’s win was announced in Sydney tonight alongside all the winners in the Walkley Foundation’s 2022 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism. Comprising a 12-week, full-time program, this exceptional…

James GormanJune 15, 2022

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‘The Greatest Menace’ wins 2022 Media Diversity Australia Award administered by the Walkley Foundation

‘The Greatest Menace’ wins 2022 Media Diversity Australia Award administered by the Walkley Foundation.

WalkleyMagJune 15, 2022

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‘Tender’ podcast wins 2022 Our Watch Award administered by the Walkley Foundation

Bethany Atkinson-Quinton and Madison Griffiths have been announced as the winner of the 2022 Our Watch Award, administered by the Walkley Foundation, for an episode of their Tender podcast. Winner: 2022 Our Watch Award Administered by the Walkley Foundation Bethany…

James GormanJune 15, 2022

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Finalists announced for 2022 Our Watch Award administered by the Walkley Foundation

Three finalists have been announced for the 2022 Our Watch Award administered by the Walkley Foundation. Winner announced June 15.

WalkleyMagMay 26, 2022

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Finalists announced for 2022 Humanitarian Storytelling Award administered by the Walkley Foundation

Three finalists have been announced for the 2022 Humanitarian Storytelling Award administered by the Walkley Foundation. Winner announced June 15.

WalkleyMagMay 26, 2022

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Finalists announced for 2022 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism

Finalists for the 2022 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism have been announced today.

WalkleyMagMay 26, 2022

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A tribute to Caroline Jones

The Walkley Foundation pays tribute to influential and pioneering Australian journalist, Caroline Jones AM. Jones, who won a Walkley Award in 2013 for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism in recognition of her illustrious 50 year-career, died last Friday, May 20 at…

James GormanMay 25, 2022

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NSW Supreme Court judgement strikes at the heart of press freedom

A NSW Supreme Court judgement has sparked a national conversation over press freedom, journalistic integrity and unbiased reporting. On Friday afternoon, May 13, an extraordinary order by Justice Stephen Rothman compelled Nine to hand over draft copies of an investigation…

James GormanMay 19, 2022

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Walkley Foundation announces new Judging Board members

The Walkley Foundation has welcomed nine incoming members of the Walkley Judging Board: Sarah Abo, Reporter, 60 Minutes, Nine; Ben Butler, Senior Business Reporter, Guardian Australia; Anton Enus, Presenter, SBS World News; Michelle Gunn, Editor, The Australian; Stephen Hutcheon, Supervising…

James GormanApril 29, 2022

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The Walkley Foundation and Meta reveal 54 recipients in $15m funding program’s first round

Photo: Journalist and photographer Ian Kenins. Photograph by Robin Canniford. Click anywhere on the map to interact Newsrooms and independent journalists across Australia to receive AU$5 million from the Facebook Australian News Fund Multimedia gear, virtual news desks and…

Gabor SzathmariMarch 1, 2022

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Samantha Maiden wins the Gold Walkley Award

The 66th Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism were presented in 30 categories, announced in Sydney on February 25, 2002.

WalkleyMagFebruary 25, 2022

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Walkley CEO Shona Martyn on the Regional Journalism Summit

At the Walkley Regional Journalism Summit we took the pulse of regional journalism in Australia. What did we learn? Walkley Foundation CEO Shona Martyn shares her reflections

WalkleyMagFebruary 11, 2022

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Walkley Foundation director elected as incoming MEAA Media President

The Walkley Foundation is thrilled to announce that a highly experienced journalist and editor, Shona Martyn, will be joining the organisation in the coming months as CEO.

WalkleyMagFebruary 9, 2022

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2021 Walkley Book Award shortlist announced

Three Australian non-fiction books have been shortlisted for the 2021 Walkley Book Award.

WalkleyMagDecember 15, 2021

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10 emerging leaders selected for Walkley Foundation Leadership Program

Australian journalists on a management track and with at least five years’ career experience were invited to apply for the Walkley Foundation Leadership Program. We are delighted to announce the following 10 successful applicants.

WalkleyMagDecember 9, 2021

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2021 Walkley Book Award longlist announced

Nine Australian non-fiction books have been longlisted for the 2021 Walkley Book Award.

WalkleyMagNovember 25, 2021