{"id":223,"date":"2024-06-22T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.radioindustrynews.com.au\/?p=223"},"modified":"2024-06-22T13:00:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T13:00:43","slug":"9news-podcast-hannahs-story-honoured-with-third-national-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2024\/06\/22\/9news-podcast-hannahs-story-honoured-with-third-national-award\/","title":{"rendered":"9News podcast Hannah\u2019s Story honoured with third national award"},"content":{"rendered":"

The team behind\u00a09News Queensland<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a09Podcast\u2019s\u00a0<\/em>critically acclaimed podcast\u00a0Hannah\u2019s Story<\/em>\u00a0celebrated another significant achievement at last night\u2019s Walkley Foundation 2024 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism.<\/strong><\/p>\n

They received the prestigious Our Watch Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women. It adds to their other accolades for this groundbreaking production, which include the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Podcast, the Spotlight category at the Australian Podcast Awards, and the Best Narrative Documentary podcast at the renowned New York Festival Radio Awards.<\/p>\n

Hannah\u2019s Story<\/em>, presented by\u00a09News Queensland<\/em>\u00a0presenter\u00a0Melissa Downes<\/strong>, produced by\u00a09News Queensland<\/em>\u00a0producer\u00a0Jessica Lodge<\/strong>, and edited by\u00a0Adam Buncher<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a09Podcasts<\/em>, has become a beacon of impactful storytelling since its release in 2023.<\/p>\n

Through six episodes, the podcast explored the tragic events involving Hannah Clarke and her children, shedding light on one of Australia\u2019s most heartbreaking cases of domestic violence. Its compelling narrative has dominated the Australian podcast charts and resonated globally, earning numerous national and international accolades.<\/p>\n

As the pioneering podcast from\u00a09News<\/em>,\u00a0Hannah\u2019s Story<\/em>\u00a0exemplifies the network\u2019s commitment to investigative journalism beyond traditional formats. Its impact extends beyond recognition, playing a pivotal role in educational initiatives on coercive control. Integrated into programs by Queensland and Victoria Police, as well as\u00a0Small Steps 4 Hannah<\/em>, an advocacy effort led by Hannah Clarke\u2019s parents, Sue and Lloyd, the podcast stands as a cornerstone in raising awareness and fostering conversations about identifying and understanding coercive control.<\/p>\n

In a joint statement,\u00a0Melissa Downes<\/strong>,\u00a0Jessica Lodge<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Adam Buncher\u00a0<\/strong>said: \u201cWhat a night! We are immensely grateful for the recognition received, which underscores the transformative power of storytelling in journalism.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cHannah\u2019s Story<\/em>\u00a0has taken on a life of its own, and we will forever be honoured to have been entrusted with sharing the Clarke family\u2019s story, transforming tragedy into a narrative that offers support and education to others. It\u2019s incredibly gratifying to see this podcast continue to make a meaningful impact and evolve into a lasting educational resource worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kylie Blucher<\/strong>, Managing Director of Nine Queensland, said: \u201cHannah\u2019s Story<\/em>\u00a0is the podcast that keeps on giving. This latest award further underscores the transformative power of storytelling and reaffirms\u00a09News Queensland\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0role in connecting deeply with our community and beyond. It celebrates our team\u2019s commitment to pushing the boundaries of our leading news bulletin and showcases our ability to attract and engage new audiences nationally and internationally. Melissa, Jess and Adam have every reason to be proud \u2013 and so do we.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mia Stern<\/strong>, Head of\u00a09Podcasts<\/em>, said: \u201cHannah\u2019s Story<\/em>\u00a0continues to be deservedly recognised on a national and international stage with multiple awards under its belt. It has set the benchmark for\u00a09News<\/em>\u00a0podcasts and paved the way for numerous new opportunities in our newsrooms nationwide, with multiple podcasts currently in development. On behalf of everyone at\u00a09Podcasts<\/em>, we are incredibly proud of our team and excited about what lies ahead.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The team behind\u00a09News Queensland\u00a0and\u00a09Podcast\u2019s\u00a0critically acclaimed podcast\u00a0Hannah\u2019s Story\u00a0celebrated another significant achievement at last night\u2019s Walkley Foundation 2024 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism. They received the prestigious Our Watch Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women. It adds to their other accolades for this groundbreaking production, which include the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Podcast, the Spotlight … Continue reading “9News podcast Hannah\u2019s Story honoured with third national award”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-australian"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}