Alan Kohler has announced that after three decades with the ABC he will be retiring at the end of this year.

Alan joined the ABC in 1995 as business and economics correspondent for the 7.30 Report. Since 2002 he has been the lead 7PM News finance presenter, delivering incisive and immensely knowledgeable analysis with his trademark dry humour and unexpectedly creative use of graphs.

His “And that’s finance” sign-off has become a 7PM tradition.

Alan says: “I love the ABC, always have, even more so after I joined it.

“I find it very hard to imagine this wonderful place not being part of my life, but I’m 74 and it’s time to spend more time with my family, including the six grandchildren.”

ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks: “Alan has made an extraordinary contribution to the ABC, our audiences and the nation. For decades, he has helped Australians make sense of complex issues with insight, clarity and a uniquely engaging style, always delivered with warmth, humour and that trademark cheeky grin.

“I can’t thank Alan enough for everything he has given to the ABC and our audiences. While this marks the end of an incredible chapter, it is certainly not the end of Alan’s contribution, just the beginning of a new one.”

ABC Director, News Simon Robinson: “For 31 years we at the ABC have had the pleasure and privilege of working with one of Australia’s most respected and admired business commentators, Alan Kohler.

“Sadly for us, and for the audiences who treasure him, Alan has decided to call time on this distinguished ABC tenure at the end of this year. Alan will remain connected to the ABC and we’ll be talking to him about future ideas and projects.

“We’ll have much more to say about Alan and his remarkable contribution closer to his departure date. We’ll also be tackling the difficult task of selecting his successor on the 7PM bulletin and will make that announcement in coming weeks.”

Alan’s career has spanned more than half a century. His many achievements include editing the Australian Financial Review and The Age and founding online platforms Eureka Report and Business Spectator. 

He was awarded the Order of Australia in 2019 for his significant service to the print and broadcast media as an editor, journalist and finance commentator and inducted into the Australian Media Hall of Fame.

His other roles at the ABC have included hosting Inside Business and he currently writes a weekly column for the ABC NEWS website and app and hosts Friday podcast That’s Business with Alan Kohler. 

Alan will present his final 7PM News finance report on 16 December.

ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks has announced the appointment of Dr Trent Dickeson as Chief Operating Officer.

Trent joins the ABC after more than a decade in senior executive roles at Seven West Media, most recently as COO. During his 13 years with the company, he led major business, finance, technology and operational initiatives across the organisation.

As COO, Trent oversaw operations and strategy for a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, leading business continuity, modernisation programs and large-scale technology and infrastructure projects.

He began his career at Deloitte, advising global organisations on strategy, supply chain optimisation and operating model transformation, helping drive productivity, efficiency and sustainable business outcomes.

Trent Dickeson:

“I’m honoured to be joining the ABC. As Australia’s public broadcaster, the ABC plays a vital role in our democracy. It has a strong foundation of trust, creativity and service to audiences. I look forward to working with colleagues across the organisation to strengthen the ABC’s operations, support its people and help ensure it remains sustainable, innovative and well-positioned to serve audiences into the future.”

Hugh Marks:

“Trent arrives at the ABC at a really important time for the organisation. The breadth of experience he has across finance, operations, technology and organisational transformation, will be vitally important to the work we are doing to strengthen the ABC for the benefit of all Australians. I look forward to working with Trent to grow our ability and capacity to tell Australia’s important stories.”

Trent will start with the ABC on 19 October.

Ash London, Isaac “Issie” Smith and Elliot Garnaut are set to wake up with Melbourne as hosts of KIIS Breakfast with Ash, Issie & Elliot, launching on KIIS 1011 from Monday October 26.

Bringing a new and unmatched level of energy, entertainment and personality to KIIS 1011, the new breakfast show will deliver an electric combination of music, sport, fashion, culture and conversation with a distinctly local flavour.

Reflecting the vibrancy and personality that is uniquely Melbourne, KIIS Breakfast with Ash, Issie & Elliot brings together broadcasting expertise, sporting credibility and cultural influence in a local breakfast show packed with positivity, humour and compelling chaos.

Michael Stephenson, ARN CEO, said: “Following last week’s announcement of Chris, Amy & Jack in Sydney, we’re excited to complete the new KIIS Breakfast line-up with the reveal of Ash, Issie & Elliot in Melbourne. We’ve brought together big stars, fresh new talent and distinctive local voices to create shows that reflect the character and energy of their cities.”

“Breakfast remains one of the most important parts of the day for our audiences and advertisers. These new teams give us a powerful platform to create compelling content across radio, video, social, and live experiences, while continuing to grow the KIIS brand in Australia’s largest markets.”

ARN Chief Content Officer Kerri Elstub added: “Melbourne is a city that lives and breathes culture, sport, entertainment and conversation, and this show has been built with exactly that in mind. Ash, Issie & Elliot are a brilliant combination of talent with genuine local connection, and we believe they have all the ingredients to create something special for Melbourne listeners every morning.”

Ash London is a hugely successful broadcaster, podcaster and author, known for her warmth, music knowledge and deep connection with audiences. From interviewing global superstars to hosting national radio shows, podcasts and television programs, Ash has become one of the country’s most trusted voices in entertainment and popular culture.

Ash London said: “When I was nine years old, I made my radio debut on 101.1 TT-FM when I rang up and requested the Macarena. To be hosting breakfast radio on that same station in my hometown 30 years later is an absolute dream and doing it alongside these two gorgeous humans is the cherry on top.”

Isaac Smith brings a unique sporting perspective as a four-time AFL premiership player and Norm Smith Medallist, along with the insight, personality and competitive spirit that made him one of the game’s most respected players. Since retiring from AFL, he has become a popular media personality, building a reputation for his humour, intelligence and relatable style across radio, podcasts and television.

Isaac Smith said: “I feel very lucky to be joining the KIIS Melbourne team with Ash and Elliot. Ash is an absolute professional and I can’t wait to learn from her. Elliot and I have worked together for the past year and have had so much fun talking about everything from college football to my poor fashion choices. I can’t wait to build our own community within this great city.”

Elliot Garnaut brings his trademark quick wit, cultural knowledge and star-studded industry connections as one of Australia’s leading fashion stylists, as well as a fashion commentator and podcaster. Known for his work with some of the country’s biggest names, Elliot brings a fresh take on culture, entertainment and what’s trending right now.

Elliot Garnaut said: “I couldn’t be more excited to be joining Ash and Issie on KIIS Melbourne Breakfast and taking on what is the opportunity of a lifetime. Melbourne is the greatest city in the world, and I can’t wait for the three of us to wake her up every morning with plenty of laughs, chaos and of course a few surprises along the way.”

Ash, Issie and Elliot will be joined each morning by Georgia Love, who steps into the role of newsreader for KIIS Breakfast.

Blending entertainment, laughs, opinion, and local conversation, the new breakfast team will deliver an energetic breakfast show that puts Melbourne at the heart of KIIS Breakfast.

KIIS Breakfast with Ash, Issie & Elliot can be heard on KIIS 1011 from 6am-10am weekdays, or via ARN’s free iHeart app, starting from Monday 26 October.

There’s a lot women stop sharing once life gets complicated. The questions that keep them up at night, the curveballs they didn’t see coming, the moments that don’t quite fit the picture they imagined.

iHeart’s new original vodcast, (OVER)SHARE, is creating space for those conversations, bringing together journalist, writer and content creator Phoebe Burgess and Below Deck star Hannah Ferrier for honest discussions about the realities of modern life.

Launching this morning, (OVER)SHARE explores the topics that women are really talking about – love, relationships, family, friendship, identity, careers, sex, body image and everything in between, with unfiltered honesty, warmth and of course some humour along the way.

In each episode of this video-first premium vodcast (OVER)SHARE tackles a question many women have asked themselves, opening up honest and nuanced conversations about life’s biggest transitions and uncertainties. Season one explores topics including Who Am I If I’m Not Someone’s Wife?, Can You Be a Good Mum and Still Miss Your Old Life? and Can You Leave a Life That Looks Fine from the Outside?

Speaking on the launch of (OVER)SHARE, Phoebe Burgess said, “I’ve felt a kind of limbo women can drift into once we’ve moved through our Announcement Era – of love, engagements, marriages, babies, births, career moves, more babies – where you suddenly realise you are in the life, in the family and in the career you’ve been manifesting, and most likely posting, for a lifetime. It’s also a time our biggest life bombs can suddenly go off. Threatening the future you thought was yours and you thought you wanted. Whether it’s a divorce or an identity crisis, a judgmental school mum or a confronting headline, a non-existent sex life or career overhaul, new boobs or a parenting fail, (OVER)SHARE is the podcast right there sorting through the rubble with you, asking “Ok, what now?”. Hannah and I want answers, and we’re not afraid to ask. Digging into tumultuous and frankly, hilarious decades of lessons learned, we’ll navigate limbo by doing what women do best – share.”

Co-host Hannah Ferrier said, “Phoebe and I have both lived enough life to know that nobody really has it all figured out — especially when it comes to relationships, parenting and everything that comes with being a woman. (OVER)SHARE is about having the conversations we’re already having with our friends but saying the quiet parts out loud. We’ll talk about the good, the bad, the messy and the downright ridiculous, and hopefully make people laugh along the way. Most importantly, we want women listening to feel like they’re not alone in whatever they’re navigating.”

ARN’s Chief Content Director Kerri Elstub added, “We’re incredibly excited to launch (OVER)SHARE as part of our growing iHeart original podcast slate. Phoebe and Hannah bring a rare combination of honesty, warmth and lived experience to conversations that so many women are having behind closed doors but don’t often hear reflected in mainstream media. This series tackles important topics with authenticity, humour and heart, creating a space where listeners can feel seen, understood and connected. We’re really proud to partner with two powerful voices to bring these conversations to life and continue expanding the range of premium Australian content available across the iHeart platform.”

In the first two episodes, Phoebe and Hannah introduce who they really are by unpacking the headlines written about them and the most Googled terms associated with their names. Together, they explore what feels true, what feels inaccurate, what’s been left out, and what they wish people knew before forming an opinion. In doing so, they set out to answer a compelling question: how much of the person portrayed in the media is actually the person sitting across from you?

One of the most unique features of the series, which will continue to evolve as the audience grows, is its listener integration. Through the “I’ll Share If You Share” segment, listeners will be invited to submit anonymous confessions, dilemmas, voice notes and personal stories, helping shape the discussion in each episode.

(OVER)SHARE forms part of ARN’s growing entertainment ecosystem and will be available across all major podcast platforms and is supported by vodcast content on YouTube and iHeart, social cutdowns across iHeart channels and on-air integration across the KIIS Network.

New episodes of (OVER)SHARE will be released every Monday and can be streamed via the free iHeart app or wherever you get your podcasts, as well as YouTube and social channels.

LiSTNR celebrates a decade of The Howie Games today, with host Mark ‘Howie’ Howard sitting down with Australian sporting icon Cathy Freeman for the podcast’s biggest episode yet.

Since launching in August 2016, The Howie Games has become one of Australia’s longest-running and most successful sports podcasts, surpassing 126 million downloads across more than 280 guests over the podcast’s 10-year history.

Across a decade of conversations, Howie has sat down with some of the biggest names in Australian and international sport, including Lewis Hamilton, Greg Norman, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Layne Beachley, Ian Thorpe, Kelly Slater, Shane Warne, Michael Clarke, Lauren Jackson, Meg Lanning, and Leigh Matthews, and many more.

To mark the milestone, The Howie Games has also unveiled its Millionaires Club, bringing back the three guests whose episodes have cracked 1-million listens across the podcast’s 10-year history: Ange Postecoglou, Brendan Fevola and Cathy Freeman.

The anniversary series culminates with today’s conversation with Freeman, as Howie takes her back to the moment that made her one of the most recognisable athletes in Australian history: her gold medal-winning 400m final at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. During the interview, Freeman discussed the upcoming 2032 Olympic Games and gave advice to Gout Gout on how to manage the expectations ahead of his home Olympics.

The conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear Freeman reflect on one of Australian sport’s most iconic moments more than 25 years later. Discussing the magical moment, Freeman said: “The crowd was on my side, Howie. I felt like I was off the ground and being carried. For the first time, I let people in and I felt like I was one with the crowd. What I experienced that night was a sense of togetherness and unity and that gives me strength.” 

Over the past decade, The Howie Games has built its audience around conversations that go beyond sporting results, exploring the people, personalities, setbacks, sacrifices and defining moments behind some of the world’s most accomplished athletes.

Mark ‘Howie’ Howard said: “It was a genuine privilege to sit down with the great Cathy Freeman to celebrate ten years of The Howie Games. No Australian sporting star has made an impact on the nation quite like Cathy at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built for The Howie Games over the past ten years, and a big thank you to the LiSTNR team for all their passion, hard work, and dedication to achieve extraordinary results. Here’s to the next ten!”

​Michael James, Head of Sport (LiSTNR Original Podcasts), said: “Most podcasts are lucky to reach 10 weeks, let alone 10 years! It’s a testament to Howie’s hard work, dedication, and genuine love for his guests. Howie puts his heart and soul into every episode, and that warmth, care and authenticity is what has made The Howie Games so special and kept audiences coming back for a decade. We’re incredibly proud of what Howie and the team have built, and excited for what’s still to come.”

Listen to Cathy Freeman’s episode on The Howie Games, available on LiSTNR now.

About LiSTNR:

LiSTNR is Australia’s leading audio brand, creating and curating audio content Australians want to hear and connecting with audiences through the Total LiSTNR Audience Network, reaching an estimated ten million people each month*. The LiSTNR app offers free, compelling digital audio content, including SCA’s FM, AM and DAB+ radio stations, live AFL, NRL and international cricket coverage, more than 100 music playlists, local news, and over 800 podcast titles from leading Australian and global creators. With more than 2.8 million signed-in users, LiSTNR has a deep understanding of Australians’ listening behaviour. 

*The Total LiSTNR Audience Network includes radio streaming, podcasting and music consumption both on and off platform – Triton Streaming Metrics, Triton Podcast Metrics, and Edison – August 2026

Triple M is gearing up for a huge day of NRL this Sunday, with the Newcastle Knights taking on the Sydney Roosters in the 2026 NRL Grand Final and Triple M bringing listeners every moment of the action across the network and LiSTNR.

Dan Ginnane will lead Triple M’s national Grand Final call, joined by James Graham, Ben ‘Dobbo’ Dobbin and Ryan Girdler, with the team bringing listeners the tackles, tries, and match-defining moments from the biggest game of the NRL season.

The Grand Final caps an extraordinary turnaround for the Newcastle Knights, who have gone from wooden spooners to premiership contenders and will play in their first NRL Grand Final since 2001.

The build-up to the decider has already taken over Newcastle, with Triple M Newcastle’s Tanya & Steve – the city’s Number 1 Breakfast show – hosting a special live Breakfast broadcast from The Greenroof Hotel this morning, with hundreds of listeners turning out to celebrate the Knights’ remarkable run.

The celebrations will continue throughout Grand Final weekend, with Triple M Newcastle hosting its own local Grand Final call featuring Jim Cllinan, Andrew ‘Bobcat’ Ryan and Newcastle Knights premiership coach Michael Hagan, bringing local perspective to one of the biggest sporting moments the city has experienced in more than two decades, meanwhile Hit106.9 Newcastle will broadcast Triple M’s national call of the game.

Triple M’s national Grand Final Day coverage kicks off from midday with The Sunday Sin Bin, as Ben Dobbin, James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Brent Read dissect the biggest stories, selection calls and talking points ahead of the decider.

The NRLW Grand Final follows from 3:30pm, with Anthony Maroon, Aaron Woods and Emma Verran calling the clash between the Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos. The match will have added significance for Triple M Rush Hour NSW’s Millie Elliott, who will play her final game for the Roosters as the club looks to claim a premiership double on Grand Final day.

Then, from 6:30pm, all eyes turn to the NRL Grand Final as the Knights face the Roosters, with Triple M’s national call team of Dan Ginnane, James Graham, Ryan Girdler and Ben Dobbin taking listeners through the biggest moments of the 2026 season.

Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content – Audio, said: “We’ve got a huge day of NRL ahead across Triple M, from the build-up and debate on The Sunday Sin Bin, through to the NRLW and NRL Grand Finals.

“Triple M is built around bringing fans closer to the sport, and this weekend we’ll have our biggest names and best rugby league voices across the network. It’s going to be a massive day for rugby league fans, and Triple M will be there for every moment.”

Triple M’s Grand Final Day Coverage:

• The Sunday Sin Bin (from midday): Ben Dobbin, James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Brent Read,
• NRLW Grand Final (from 3:30pm): Anthony Maroon, Aaron Woods and Emma Verran,
• NRL Grand Final (from 6:30pm): Dan Ginnane, James Graham, Ryan Girdler and Ben Dobbin.

Triple M’s coverage of the 2026 NRL Grand Final will be available live across the Triple M Network and LiSTNR.

About Triple M: 

For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment. 

Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.  

Triple M is saddling up for a new era of sport with the launch of Triple M Racing, bringing the network trackside for the biggest days of the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival from Saturday, 3 October.

From its first call today at Flemington’s TAB Turnbull Stakes Day, Triple M will bring its unmistakable passion and energy to racing: with expert analysis and mounting yard news, plus the unmissable stories and personalities that define the network’s coverage of Australia’s biggest sporting moments.

At the centre of Triple M Racing will be three-time Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Glen Boss, who joins the network as an expert commentator. One of Australian racing’s most accomplished jockeys, Boss famously rode Makybe Diva to all three of her Melbourne Cup victories.

Renowned racing broadcaster Michael Felgate will lead the coverage, hosting Triple M Racing live from the track, while racing presenter Caty Price will bring listeners all the colour and analysis from the field.

Talent from across Triple M will also feature throughout the Carnival, bringing together some of the country’s most recognised racing and sports voices across the network’s audio coverage.

Triple M will take the official race call and surround every major race with its own trackside coverage, from the latest conditions and expert analysis to interviews, stories from the track, and colour from the course.

The coverage will build across the Spring Carnival towards the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, 3 November, with Triple M set to be trackside for racing’s biggest day, with further commentary announcements to come.

John Kelly, SCA Managing Director – Audio, said: “Triple M’s sport offering continues to grow, reflecting the undeniable passion Australians have for sport and the way audiences are increasingly engaging with live and on-demand coverage. Racing is a natural addition to Triple M’s sporting portfolio, giving us another opportunity to bring our distinctive approach to some of Australia’s biggest sporting moments and continue to meet our audiences where they are.

“We’re excited about what Triple M Racing will deliver for listeners, while creating new opportunities for our advertisers and partners to connect with audiences around the biggest moments of the Spring Carnival.”

Kylie Rogers, Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chief Executive Officer, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Triple M Racing to Flemington for the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival. Through its trademark energy, expert voices and passion for Australian sport, Triple M will put racing and sporting fans at the heart of the action, capturing the colour, entertainment and unforgettable moments that make our racedays at Flemington so special.”

Aaron Morrison, Racing Victoria Chief Executive, said: “We’re excited to welcome Triple M on board to broaden the coverage of our feature racedays and engage new audiences. Triple M’s raceday broadcast will be a really unique and entertaining way for people to experience all the action of the Spring Racing Carnival. Those who can’t make it trackside to any of our feature racedays don’t have to miss a minute with great broadcast options like Triple M available.” 

Glen Boss said: “I’m pumped to join Triple M for the network’s first racing season. We’ve got a huge Spring Carnival coming up, and I can’t wait to get trackside, talk racing and give listeners an insight into what’s happening on and off the track. There’s an undeniable electricity before a big race, and I’m looking forward to bringing listeners all the excitement with Triple M.”

Triple M’s Racing begins this Saturday, 3 October, broadcasting live from Flemington for TAB Turnbull Stakes Day on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne from 12 pm. Coverage will expand to Triple M’s metro markets for major Spring Racing Carnival days, with all audio coverage live streamed and available on LiSTNR.

Triple M’s Spring Carnival Racing

• Saturday, 3 October – TAB Turnbull Stakes Day
• Saturday, 10 October – Sportsbet Caulfield Guineas Day
• Saturday, 17 October – Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day
• Saturday, 24 October – Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day
• Saturday, 31 October – Howden Victoria Derby Day
• Tuesday, 3 November – Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
• Saturday, 7 November – TAB Champions Stakes Day
• Saturday, 6 March – Super Saturday

About Triple M: 

For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia’s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide – including six digital stations – Triple M is renowned for delivering music’s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment. 

Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country’s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale – to only name a few! Triple M’s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.  

The 2026 CBAA Annual General Meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting on Friday, 23 October 2026. 

The meeting will be held at the Delama Event Space A, Nyaal Banyul Convention Centre, 80 Western Beach Rd, Geelong, Victoria and online at: 

• 4:00pm ACDT – South Australia 

• 3:30pm AEST – Queensland 

• 4:30pm AEDT – NSW, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania 

• 3:00pm ACST – Northern Territory 

• 1:30pm AWST – Western Australia 

Formal notice of meeting has been distributed to CBAA Members and is available here.

The CBAA has appointed Vero Voting who are an independent voting and AGM service to manage the AGM. The Vero Voting AGM portal will allow members to view the AGM, direct vote and ask questions.

The notice of meeting includes an explanatory memorandum and the list of nominees for the CBAA Board and their information, and initial information on how to use the Vero Voting AGM and voting portal.

AGM registration will open to the official representatives of CBAA members on or about 14 October 2026. The registration process is being managed by Vero Voting – member representatives will get a personalised email directly from them with unique registration details.

Direct voting, and appointment of proxies will also open at that time.

Votes must be cast prior to 4:30pm AEDT on 23 October 2026 and the outcomes of the election will be announced at the Annual General Meeting.

Registration for non-members, guests and other stakeholders will open closer to the Annual General Meeting and will be announced on the CBAA website. 

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• CBAA Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting
• 2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes
• CBAA Constitution
• CBAA By-Laws

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The ABC’s leading role in reporting on Pacific and international affairs has been recognised by the Lowy Institute. Stephen Dziedzic, from ABC NEWS’ International and Indigenous team, won the top prize, the 2026 Lowy Institute Media Award, for his in-depth coverage of global affairs and the Australian Government’s policy and deal making with Pacific Island nations.

Groundbreaking ABC two-part investigation Foreign Correspondent: Cartel Paradise was also shortlisted as a finalist for this year’s award.  It was reported by Senior Reporter Stephanie March and Pacific Local Journalism Network (PLJN) correspondents Lice Movono (Fiji), Chrisnrita Aumanu-Leong (Solomon Islands) and Marian Kupu (Tonga), from the ABC’s Asia Pacific Newsroom.

Dziedzic said: “It’s great to see the Lowy Institute recognise the ABC’s commitment to the Pacific and the work we do every day bringing stories from the region to people in Australia and beyond.

“I was delighted that my Pacific colleagues were also nominated for their groundbreaking work on Cartel Paradise, which has had an enormous impact across the Pacific. I also owe much of the credit for this award to them. 

“Most of the stories the ABC has broken about Australian statecraft in the Pacific over the last year have been collaborative, drawing in our network of reporters across the region. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve lent on their expertise and contacts to help bring these stories to light.” 

Since 2013, the Lowy Institute Media Award has celebrated Australian journalists for exceptional reporting on international affairs, underscoring their important role in delivering world news to domestic audiences.

Director ABC NEWS Simon Robinson said: “This award from the Lowy Institute recognises the amazing work that the ABC is doing in covering the Pacific, a story we are well placed to tell.”

“My congratulations to Stephen and to Stephanie, Lice, Chrisnrita and Marian for their nomination and tremendous work in championing Pacific storytelling. The ABC is committed to these opportunities for cross-team collaboration that deliver high-quality journalism.”