In the midst of the biggest international news story in nearly two decades, there are many excellent resources available with tips on reporting and fact checking information about COVID-19.
adminMarch 31, 2020
We break down the key differences between the Walkley grants currently open for applications.
adminMarch 27, 2020
Freelancer Lindy Alexander has some great advice on topics and pitches freelancers can pivot to if they find commissions are drying up in the pandemonium of pandemic, as well as tips on finding strength in community.
adminMarch 27, 2020
A trip to New York last month gave the 2019 Young Journalist of the Year a front row seat to watch history unfolding.
adminMarch 26, 2020
With applications now open for the 2020 Jacoby-Walkley Scholarship with Nine, we asked Anita to reflect on her experiences working as a young journalist in Newcastle.
adminMarch 19, 2020
The year has barely begun and violence against women has already dominated our news headlines. The Our Watch Award, which is now open for entries from Australian journalists, has never felt more urgent. Administered by the Walkley Foundation, the Our…
WalkleyMagMarch 11, 2020
“Imagery is an immediate, fundamental language, one that transcends linguistic borders,” editorial cartoonist Pat Campbell says, and it’s a language he has finely honed over a 20 year-plus career. Campbell won his second Walkley for Cartoon at the 2019 awards…
adminMarch 9, 2020
Image: Caroline Tung, winner of the 2019 Jacoby-Walkley Scholarship with Nine, at the Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism with Anita Jacoby Calling young journos: Jacoby-Walkley Scholarship opens for 2020 Applications are open for the 2020 Jacoby-Walkley Scholarship with Nine: a…
adminMarch 6, 2020
From his base in Istanbul, Chris McGrath has been well placed to cover some of the year’s biggest stories. But proximity and luck only get you so far, and this body of work shows a photojournalist at the height of…
adminFebruary 24, 2020
The field of applicants for the Walkley Young Indigenous Scholarship with Junkee Media and 10 News First supported by BHP was so strong, the judges have insisted on naming two winners. They are: Molly Hunt, a proud Balanggarra/Yolŋgu woman from…
adminFebruary 19, 2020
Marina Go announced as new Walkley Foundation Chair The Walkley Foundation has announced Marina Go as the Foundation’s new Chair. The Walkley Foundation manages Australia’s pre-eminent journalism awards and has programs that celebrate and support journalism, fostering the next generation,...
WalkleyMagJanuary 21, 2020
2019 Walkley Book Award shortlisted finalists announced November 7, 2019 The Walkley Foundation today announced the shortlist for the Walkley Book Award, part of Australia’s most prestigious journalism accolades, the Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism. The Walkley Book Award...
WalkleyMagNovember 7, 2019
Shining a Light on the Truth: Walkley Foundation brings masterclasses and public talks about journalism to the State Library of WA Press freedom, democracy, the people’s right to know, public interest versus national interest… What does it mean to be…
WalkleyMagOctober 16, 2019
2019 Walkley Documentary Award longlist announced September 24, 2019 Six outstanding documentaries longlisted for the 2019 Walkley Documentary Award will be screened at Sydney’s State Library of NSW in October, giving the public a free viewing of the finest work...
WalkleyMagSeptember 24, 2019
Australia & NZ GNI Leadership program fellows announced Three journalists from Australia and New Zealand have been announced among the inaugural Google News Initiative Newsroom Leadership program fellows for 2019-20. They are: Danielle Cronin, Brisbane Times for “Storytelling Toolbox Templates…
WalkleyMagAugust 23, 2019
Walkley Young Australian Journalist of the Year, Media Diversity and more: Winners announced for 2019 Walkley Mid-Year celebration June 26, 2019 SYDNEY — The Walkley Foundation tonight announced winners for this year’s suite of awards, prizes, scholarships and opportunities that comprise...
WalkleyMagJune 26, 2019
Walkley Foundation announces inaugural winner for the Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism Ben Bohane has been named the inaugural winner of the Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism, a $10,000 reporting grant awarded annually by the Walkley Foundation. Bohane…
WalkleyMagJune 26, 2019
Open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese, Members of the Parliament of Australia The Australian Federal Police raids on the home of News Corp Australia journalist Annika Smethurst and on the offices of the…
WalkleyMagJune 14, 2019