The Walkley Foundation
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The Walkley Foundation champions the highest standards of journalism in Australia through our awards and events.
THREE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY: Your expenses-paid reporting opportunity in South Korea. Six Australian spend 10 days in the ROK, with international flights, accommodation, transfers, travel insurance and a per diem allowance covered. Applications close this Thursday. www.walkleys.com/supporting-j...
After more than 51 years in journalism and book publishing, Walkley Foundation Chief Executive Shona Martyn has today announced that she will be retiring in the new year. Read more: www.walkleys.com/ceo-shona-ma...
The countdown is on! This Thursday we’ll reveal the finalists for the 71st Walkley Awards. Stay tuned from 1pm AEDT to find out who’s in the running for Australian journalism’s most prestigious honours. #Walkleys
Apply for the Australia-Korea Media Exchange Program. Six AUS journalists will travel to the ROK for a 10-day exchange from 21 Nov to 1 Dec. Open to mid to senior-career journalists covering economics, trade, defence & security, energy, or the environment. www.walkleys.com/supporting-j...
Thank you to the University of Queensland for their support of the 2026 Sports Journalism award. #Walkleys
CLOSING TONIGHT! The Scoop of the Year award recognises the resourcefulness behind an exclusive report, from uncovering the story to getting it published or broadcast. Enter before Walkley entries close at 11:59pm AEST tonight! #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
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. Entries close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
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. Entries close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. You've got to be in it to win it. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
The Sports Journalism award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises the diverse skills of sports reporting, from coverage and investigative work to compelling storytelling. Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
The Investigative Journalism award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises well-researched and compelling investigations that uncover truths and make a difference. Entries close at 11:59pm AEST next Monday 17 August. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
The Coverage of Indigenous Affairs award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises excellence in journalism covering Indigenous issues. Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11.59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
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. Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
The Business Journalism award at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises excellence in journalism covering business, economics and finance. Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. #Walkelys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
The 2026 Nikon-Walkley photographic awards and prizes are open for entries until Monday. These awards honour the creativity and technical brilliance of Australia’s best photojournalists. Entries close 17 August. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
The Cartoon of the Year award at the 71st Walkley Awards celebrates the creativity, wit and artistic skill that make great cartooning such a powerful form of journalism. Entries for the 71st Walkley Awards close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
Thank you Nikon Australia for your support of the 2026 Nikon-Walkley Press Photographer of the Year award, Nikon Photo of the Year Prize and Nikon Portrait Prize. #Walkleys
There’s just one week left to enter the 71st Walkley Awards, celebrating the very best of Australian journalism. Entries close at 11.59pm AEST on Monday 17 August. Don’t leave it to the last minute. Good luck! #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
The TV/Video: News Reporting category at the 71st Walkley Awards recognises outstanding television and video journalism produced under pressure as a story develops. Entries close 17 August, don’t miss out! #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
The Audio Short category in the 71st Walkley Awards recognises the best in radio, podcast and audio journalism. Entries close 17 August. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
The Coverage of Community and Regional Affairs category at the 71st Walkley Awards celebrates outstanding reporting from rural, regional and suburban news organisations. Get your entries in now! #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
Thank you to the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age for their support of the 2026 Scoop of the Year and Feature Writing Short awards. #Walkleys
Thank you BHP for your support of the 2026 Coverage of Community and Regional Affairs award. #Walkleys
If you've published a standout newspaper or magazine-style feature (under 4,000 words) in either print or digital, enter the Feature Writing Short category in the 71st Walkley Awards. #Walkleys www.walkleys.com/awards/walkl...
