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Entries close tonight for the 71st Walkley Awards.The Scoop of the Year award recognises the resourcefulness behind an e...
17/08/2026

Entries close tonight for the 71st Walkley Awards.
The Scoop of the Year award recognises the resourcefulness behind an exclusive report, from uncovering the story to getting it published or broadcast.
If you were the first to uncover and publish a story that mattered, enter it before entries close at 11:59pm AEST tonight! https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/

This is the last weekend to enter the 71st Walkley Awards.The Current Affairs Short category recognises sharp, original ...
14/08/2026

This is the last weekend to enter the 71st Walkley Awards.
The Current Affairs Short category recognises sharp, original and impactful reporting and analysis of unfolding news events, as well as interviews that inform and engage audiences.
Whether it’s a single report of up to 20 minutes or up to three related reports broadcast separately, this category celebrates journalism that demonstrates newsworthiness backed by strong production.
Entries close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/

This is the last weekend to enter the 71st Walkley Awards.If you’ve produced amazing journalism over the past year, now ...
14/08/2026

This is the last weekend to enter the 71st Walkley Awards.
If you’ve produced amazing journalism over the past year, now is the time to put it forward.
From breaking news and investigations to photography, video, audio, features, sport, business and regional journalism, the Walkley Awards recognise the breadth and quality of Australian journalism.
Don’t let the deadline pass without giving your work the recognition it deserves. Take the time this weekend to select your strongest work and complete your entry.
Entries close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. You've got to be in it to win it. https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/

The Sports Journalism award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises the diverse skills of sports reporting, from coverage ...
13/08/2026

The Sports Journalism award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises the diverse skills of sports reporting, from coverage and investigative work to compelling storytelling. It celebrates journalism that tells stories that capture the significance of sport and its place in our communities.
Entries can be a single story or up to three related reports on the same subject.
Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/

The Investigative Journalism award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises well-researched and compelling investigations t...
13/08/2026

The Investigative Journalism award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises well-researched and compelling investigations that uncover truths and make a difference. Judges will consider depth, accuracy, ethics, tenacity and public impact.
Whether you’ve spent months pursuing a story or uncovered revelations through meticulous research and reporting, this is an opportunity to have that work recognised.
Entries can be a single story or up to three related reports on the same subject.
Entries close at 11:59pm AEST next Monday 17 August. https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/

The Coverage of Indigenous Affairs award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises excellence in journalism covering Indigen...
12/08/2026

The Coverage of Indigenous Affairs award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises excellence in journalism covering Indigenous issues. It celebrates thoughtful, impactful reporting and photography that brings insight and accuracy to some of the most important stories in Australia.
Journalists and photographers working across both Indigenous and mainstream media are encouraged to enter. You can submit a single piece of work or up to three pieces showcasing a body of work.
Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11.59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/

The Print/Text: News Report award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises excellence in text-based news journalism and the...
12/08/2026

The Print/Text: News Report award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises excellence in text-based news journalism and the reporters who deliver accurate and impactful stories. Whether it’s breaking a major story, covering a fast-moving news event or consistently producing outstanding work, this award celebrates the commitment behind the reporting.
Entries can be a single news report or up to three related reports on the same subject. The emphasis is on solid, compelling reporting and outstanding individual or small-team efforts.
Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/

The Business Journalism award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises excellence in journalism covering business, economic...
11/08/2026

The Business Journalism award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises excellence in journalism covering business, economics and finance. It celebrates reporting that goes beyond the headlines to uncover important stories, hold decision-makers to account and help audiences understand the issues shaping the economy. Entries can be a single story or up to three related reports on the same subject.
If your reporting has made sense of complex issues, revealed something important or had a meaningful impact, enter it today.
Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/

The 2026 Nikon-Walkley photographic awards and prizes are open for entries until Monday. This is your chance to be recog...
11/08/2026

The 2026 Nikon-Walkley photographic awards and prizes are open for entries until Monday. This is your chance to be recognised at the Walkley Awards, Australian journalism's biggest stage. We're looking for powerful images that reflect storytelling, creativity, impact and technical excellence - from breaking news and the drama of sport, to compelling photo essays and portraits that speak volumes. These awards honour the creativity and technical brilliance of Australia’s best photojournalists. Entries close 17 August. https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/photography/

Got a cartoon that said more than a thousand words?The Cartoon of the Year award at the 71st Walkley Awards celebrates t...
11/08/2026

Got a cartoon that said more than a thousand words?
The Cartoon of the Year award at the 71st Walkley Awards celebrates the creativity, wit, innovation and artistic skill that make great cartooning such a powerful form of journalism. From satire to visual commentary, the best cartoons can capture the mood of a moment, challenge those in power and make complex issues instantly understood.
If you’ve created a single cartoon that combines newsworthiness, originality, and strong artistic technique, this could be your year to put it forward.
Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. https://www.walkleys.com/awards/walkleys/

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