News - The Walkley Foundation

‘An astonishing anomaly’: Walkley CEO Shona Martyn on the Outstanding Contribution Award

As the new CEO of the Walkley Foundation last year, I was astonished when I discovered that since its inception in 1992, only seven women have won the foundation's annual Outstanding Contribution to Journalism award. In contrast, 21 men and…

James GormanAugust 21, 2023

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Meta funding helps shine a light on deadly Kangaroo Island fire

By Sian Gard Daniel Clarke, freelance journalist and filmmaker, was recently named South Australia’s 2023 journalist of the year at the 2023 SA Media Awards. It is another tip of the hat to a storytelling professional who has carved his…

James GormanAugust 10, 2023

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Meta fund brings Caroline Winter’s passion project to life

Caroline Winter’s Sick as a Dog podcast continues her path of researching and bringing to life powerful and interesting stories that matter to the Australian public so much so, it was nominated as a finalist for a June Andrews Freelance…

James GormanJuly 20, 2023

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A change to Walkley Award category to celebrate women in the media

The Walkley Board has announced a one-off change to this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Journalism award to redress the lack of honours for high-achieving women in our industry. As part of the launch of the 68th Walkley Awards, the directors…

James GormanJuly 3, 2023

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Winners announced for 2023 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism

Daryna Zadvirna, a cross platform reporter from Western Australia, was named the 2023 John B Fairfax Family Young Australian Journalist of the Year, as the Walkley Foundation announced all the winners in the 2023 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism in Sydney…

WalkleyMagJune 15, 2023

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Explainer: What awards are presented at the Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism

Finalists for the 2023 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism have been announced today.

James GormanJune 14, 2023

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Finalists announced for 2023 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism

Finalists for the 2023 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism have been announced today.

WalkleyMagMay 25, 2023

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Finalists announced for 2023 Our Watch Award administered by the Walkley Foundation

Three finalists have been announced for the 2023 Our Watch Award administered by the Walkley Foundation. Winner announced June 15.

WalkleyMagMay 25, 2023

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Finalists announced for 2023 Media Diversity Australia Award administered by the Walkley Foundation

Three finalists have been announced for the 2023 Media Diversity Australia Award administered by the Walkley Foundation. Winner announced June 15.

WalkleyMagMay 25, 2023

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Walkley Award Categories updated following a major review of Australian journalism

The Walkley Foundation has today announced significant changes to the existing Walkley Award categories following the largest consultative media review in the Foundation’s history. The latest review, led by external consultant Simon Crerar in association with the chair of the…

WalkleyMagMay 18, 2023