Congratulations to all the ABC finalists at the Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards.<\/p>\n
ABC journalists and teams won seven awards and nine more were highly commended.<\/a><\/p>\n The ABC winners were Rebecca Symons and Harrison Tippet (Regional and Rural Journalism), Stephanie Ferrier (Radio News), Danny Tran (Sport News), Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillett (TV\/Video Feature),\u00a0Andy Burns, Charlotte King and Jess Davis (Science, Medical and Health Reporting),\u00a0 Alex Lim (Innovation in Journalism) and Lily Kristanto (Multicultural Affairs and Media).<\/p>\n Full list of ABC finalists and winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n Best Breaking News or Live Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n Business News\/Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Coverage of Women in Sport<\/strong><\/p>\n Excellence in Indigenous Affairs Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n Excellence in Science, Medical and Health Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n Judges’ citation:<\/strong>\u00a0Among a very high standard of entries, After the Harvest was a standout. Burns, King and Davis presented a compelling brief of evidence about the use of the agricultural chemical Paraquat, while telling a powerful human story of a farming community experiencing a cluster of Parkinson\u2019s disease. The use of archival footage and historic photos alongside contemporary lived experience of users of Paraquat greatly strengthened the story. The journalists\u2019 rebuttal of complaints challenging the evidence, and the review of their work by external authorities who found no basis to the complaints, added another layer of confirmation to the story. After the Harvest is evidence-based story telling at its best.<\/p>\n Grant Hattam Quill for Investigative Journalism<\/strong><\/p>\n Innovation in Journalism<\/strong><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 citation:\u00a0<\/strong>This innovative piece exemplifies digital innovation in journalism through its creative use of computational methods and engaging storytelling. Alex Lim used AI and image recognition software to visually analyse hundreds of AFL players\u2019 hairstyles but also used TikTok effectively to share this Australian cultural phenomenon. His computational approach transformed a manually impossible task into an efficient data collection process, while TikTok demonstrated the story\u2019s skilful adaptation for social media platforms. The story\u2019s success is evident in its broad appeal, engaging readers regardless of their interest in AFL or hairstyles. By applying data journalism techniques to pop culture, the piece achieved that rare combination of technical excellence, editorial innovation, and genuine audience engagement.<\/p>\n Keith Dunstan Quill for Commentary<\/strong><\/p>\n Multicultural Affairs and Media<\/strong><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 citation:\u00a0<\/strong>Lily Kristanto\u2019s stark story provides insights into the exploitation within Australia\u2019s working holiday visa program, sparking discussions on foreign labor abuse. It excels in simplifying a complex issue for a broad audience. It was framed in a compelling way to reveal how the scheme is abused by unscrupulous operators. Telling such hidden stories requires building trust in diverse communities, and this is a fine example of how to achieve that goal for effective storytelling.<\/p>\n Radio Current Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n Radio News<\/strong><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 citation:\u00a0<\/strong>In a strong field of entries, two stood out from the pack for very different reasons. One, an extraordinary exclusive which hastened the end a politician\u2019s career. The other, a piece of compelling live reporting under immense pressure during running battles between police and protesters. After careful consideration of these outstanding entries, the judges selected Stephanie Ferrier\u2019s gripping live crosses from the Land Forces protest as the winner. Steph\u2019s story telling was concise, considered, and dramatic under great time and safety pressures; and had the listener right there with her. This is radio news at its absolute best.<\/p>\n \u00a0Regional and Rural Journalism<\/strong><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 citation:\u00a0<\/strong>Diligent research and vigorous scrutiny of raw data in the best tradition of investigative journalism revealed that regional Victoria suffered higher rates of family violence than metropolitan areas. In the absence of official statistics separating regional levels of domestic incidents, Rebecca Symons and Harrison Tippet located, sorted and scrutinised more than 12,000 data points. They uncovered for the first time the disturbing heart of the story \u2013 that regional Victorians are 84% more likely to experience family violence, and the gap is growing. Their empathetic storytelling was strengthened by a powerful case study and enhanced with strong visuals. The story was used across all ABC platforms and was broadcast locally and nationally. This work won a category that included several outstanding entries that epitomised the strength of regional and rural journalism.<\/p>\n \u00a0Reporting on Disability Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n Sports Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n Sports News<\/strong><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 citation:\u00a0<\/strong>Danny was a unanimous choice among judges for his exceptional story that showcased the finest elements of journalism: a determination to pull a thread and see what would be uncovered, a doggedness to hold not just people but organisations to account and a thoroughness to keep attacking the story from beginning to end despite myriad roadblocks. His exhaustive investigation brought about tangible change and was especially relevant considering the governance failures that have been exposed in gymnastics in Australia and abroad in recent years.<\/p>\n TV Camera Work (Creative)<\/strong><\/p>\n TV\/Video Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 citation:\u00a0<\/strong>Pain Factory was a harrowing, heartbreaking and riveting insight into Australia\u2019s multi-billion-dollar pain industry. Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillet compellingly exposed the dangerous practices within the medical industry, supported by the powerful stories of patients, importantly backed up by exclusive data and expert analysis. The story has had significant impact: the Federal Health Minister ordered an urgent review, the TGA banned dangerous devices, subjected dozens of others to conditions and prompted class action law firms to investigate spinal injury claims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Congratulations to all the ABC finalists at the Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards. ABC journalists and teams won seven awards and nine more were highly commended. 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