Walkley awards judging chair quits after alleged disparaging remark about ABC colleague Ben Butler allegedly made the comment while he was working in the broadcaster’s Melbourne newsroom The Guardian - AU · Jun 24
Walkleys board members resign amid tensions between union and awards foundation A push to require that a majority of directors be independent of the MEAA causes acrimony. Plus: Nine defends running Clive Palmer ads The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025
ABC inboxes flooded with fan abuse after Kim Williams’ criticism of Joe Rogan ABC chair’s comments that ‘people like Mr Rogan prey on vulnerabilities’ sparks furious response. Plus: lean times for awards ceremonies The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024
Who’s out of touch? The tabloid obsession over what the treasurer’s ‘missus’ wore on budget night Laura Chalmers’ outfit prompted some to brand her husband ‘out of touch’ – but others pointed to sexism in the coverage. Plus: more brickbats as Walkleys drop Ampol The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2024
Walkleys end media awards sponsorship deal with fossil fuel company Ampol Exclusive: Walkley Foundation changes donation policy, saying it won’t accept support from companies that ‘offer no tangible benefit to humanity’ The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024
Channel Seven paid $4,000 a fortnight in rent for Bruce Lehrmann interview, documents reveal Document uploaded by the federal court suggests former Liberal staffer’s deal with the network may be worth $104,000 The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023
The Walkley awards were begun by a prominent oil baron. How do we reconcile their history and future? In May this year, Belinda Noble, former journalist and the founder of Comms Declare, an organisation representing media professionals who won’t promote the expansion of fossil fuels, wrote on Ampol’s sponsorship of the nation’s premier journalism prizes, the Walkley Awards. The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023
Daily Mail misconstrues Ray Martin’s contempt for ‘nonsensical’ no slogan and Ampol fuels Walkley scholarship Veteran TV presenter makes clear he wasn’t condemning no voters in voice speech, while Ampol presence causes embarrassment at journalism awards The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2023
Amanda Vanstone’s expletive-laden insult of radio show guest caps off ABC’s hellish week Former Howard government minister and host of RN’s Counterpoint program leaves science educator Corey Tutt in disbelief. Plus: wireless wipeout in Melbourne The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2023
Chris Dore’s exit from News Corp lifts lid on behaviour at governor general’s residence Dore was promoted to editor-in-chief of the Australian despite alleged behaviour and remained in post until WSJ event. Plus: Friendlyjordies’ fire scare The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022
Crikey’s Peter Fray apologises over Walkleys outburst as speculation surrounds Chris Dore’s News Corp exit Crikey editor told to pipe down after ‘unacceptable’ heckling of ABC winners. Plus: faint praise from the Australian for its departing editor-in-chief The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022
News Corp again scoops the pool at News Awards as Walkleys reveal nominations Story nominated for News gong branded ‘national disgrace’ by Indigenous reporters. Plus: SMH all wrapped up in The Everest The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022