Walkleytalks Podcast

This Walkley Media Talk celebrated the diversity of story-telling and the many new platforms indigenous journalists and storytellers now have space on to tell their stories. The discussion examined the rise of indigenous media into the mainstream and new innovations in storytelling and the implications for coverage of indigenous affairs in Australia. It also examined the challenges and importance of meaningful collaboration and the experience of non-indigenous journalists in covering Aboriginal issues. This panel was moderated by Karla Grant (@karlagrant28), of SBS Living Black. Malarndirri McCarthy (@malarndirri) is a senior journalist/presenter for SBS/NITV News. The former ABC newsreader began her cadetship in 1989 and worked as a journalist until 2005. That year, the Yanyuwa woman from Borroloola in the Northern Territory became the Member for Arnhem in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. After the 2008 election, Malarndirri was promoted to the Ministry, where she served as Minister for Childre

In partnership with 2SER 107.3, the WalkleyTalks podcast presents the latest episode of Fourth Estate. The Fourth Estate is a weekly program about the media featuring some of Australia’s leading journalists, broadcast live each Monday at 6.30pm on 2SER 107.3. For this episode, host Lucie Robson is joined by: Kathy Novak, SBS Joanne McCarthy, the Newcastle Herald & 2013 Gold Walkley winner Melanie Withnall, managing director, 2SER Follow 2SER: www.facebook.com/2serfm www.twitter.com/2ser www.2ser.com Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The Walkley Foundation

In partnership with 2SER 107.3, the WalkleyTalks podcast presents the latest episode of Fourth Estate. The Fourth Estate is a weekly program about the media featuring some of Australia’s leading journalists, broadcast live each Monday at 6.30pm on 2SER 107.3. For this episode, host Michael Koziol is joined by: ABC senior reporter Peter Lloyd BuzzFeed Australia editor Simon Crerar SBS’s Jeannette Francis Follow 2SER: www.facebook.com/2serfm www.twitter.com/2ser www.2ser.com Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The Walkley Foundation

In partnership with 2SER 107.3, the WalkleyTalks podcast presents the latest episode of Fourth Estate. The Fourth Estate is a weekly program about the media featuring some of Australia’s leading journalists, broadcast live each Monday at 6.30pm on 2SER 107.3. For this episode, host Michael Koziol is joined by: AFR economics correspondent Jacob Greber Guardian Australia’s Paul Farrell AFP correspondent Amy Coopes The Swiss national broadcaster’s Urs Walterlin. Follow 2SER: www.facebook.com/2serfm www.twitter.com/2ser www.2ser.com Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The Walkley Foundation

In partnership with 2SER 107.3, the Walkleys present the latest episode of Walkleytalks. This is the first in an ongoing partnership with 2SER’s Fourth Estate, a weekly program about the media featuring some of Australia’s leading journalists, broadcast live each Monday at 6.30pm on 2SER 107.3. For this episode, host Michael Koziol is joined by: Lyndal Curtis, Political Editor & host of Capital Hill, ABC News24 Sarrah Le Marquand, associate editor Daily Telegraph Mark Davis, reporter for SBS Dateline, five time Walkley winner Rick Morton, reporter for The Australian Follow 2SER: www.facebook.com/2serfm www.twitter.com/2ser www.2ser.com Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The Walkley Foundation

What makes people share content, and how can sharing drive media – and profit? To mark the much anticipated arrival of BuzzFeed in Australia, the Walkleys hosted a special Storyology satellite event on the art and science of sharing. The event began with a keynote address by vice president of Buzzfeed, Scott Lamb…. Followed by a Q&A with the host of Media Watch Paul Barry and a panel discussion with news.com.au’s Melissa Hoyer, Ninemsn’s Hal Crawford, and the Guardian Australia’s Katharine Viner.

A five-time Walkley Award-winner and 2013 recipient of the Walkley Award for leadership, Gerard Ryle leads the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists based in Washington DC. A former Fairfax Media journalist, he is regarded as one of the world’s leading investigative journalists and is the first non-American director of the ICIJ, overseeing more than 160 member journalists in more than 60 countries.

It’s a cliché, but true stories are often stranger and more compelling than anything a novelist could invent! Celebrating the tradition of the great Australian story the Walkley Foundation’s longform program recognises the work of writers and documentary makers who not only tackle journalistic issues but provide important forums for discussion and debate. For this episode, we bring you a conversation from the Walkley Foundation’s long form week featuring four 2013 Walkley award finalists from the book, documentary and radio categories who came together to discuss their nominated work and the craft of long form journalism. Join documentarian Haydyn Keenan, investigative reporter at the Australian Financial Review Pamela Williams, Author Paul Ham and ABC Radio National producer and reporter Sarah Dingle. The moderator for this discussion is the Sydney Morning Herald’s literary editor Susan Wyndham.

In conjunction with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and Sky News Australia’s APAC, the Walkley Foundation is delighted to present this series of six podcasts from the Public Knowledge Forum examining the state of journalism and asking: where to next? In this dynamic media environment are there causes for optimism about the viability of serious journalism and the standard of political debate? What are the most promising approaches being taken by news media organisations and other institutions, such as governments and universities, to meeting the information needs of communities? Join journalist, editor and media proprietor Eric Beecher, the editor-at-large of The Australian Paul Kelly, New York University professor Jay Rosen, and the Atlantic national correspondent James Fallows in this conversation titled ‘where to from here?’

In conjunction with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and Sky News Australia’s APAC, the Walkley Foundation is delighted to present this series of six podcasts from the Public Knowledge Forum examining the state of journalism and asking: where to next?] Is the 'market' for news being set by audiences' tastes and expectations or the incentives and preferences of media organisations and journalists? Is it a cause for concern that 'worthy' news might attract small audiences or has it always been that way? Is our usage of the internet as a platform for news degrading or enhancing the quality of our public conversations? Many consumers of news are overloaded with information, but do they know less than ever about current events? Join Time correspondent Jay Newton-Small, opinion editor at US News & Word Report Robert Schlesinger, director of news at the ABC Kate Torney, and ABC host and journalist John Barron for this conversation titled ‘news as serious business’.

In conjunction with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and Sky News Australia’s APAC, the Walkley Foundation is delighted to present this series of six podcasts from the Public Knowledge Forum examining the state of journalism and asking: where to next? What affects have the use of social media platforms had on journalism? Does having direct and active relationships with the 'audience' change the way stories are chosen and told? Does this engagement represent a welcome corrective to the imperfect closeted journalism of the past or is it a threat to the quality of public knowledge and political participation? What are the implications of the rise of social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, as popular vehicles for sharing and distributing news? Join the editor in chief of ninemsn Hal Crawford, American media and politics scholar Nicole Hemmer, scholar at Brookings Institution and contributing editor for The Atlantic Jonathan Rauch and New York Times columnist and host of

In conjunction with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and Sky News Australia’s APAC, the Walkley Foundation is delighted to present this series of six podcasts from the Public Knowledge Forum examining the state of journalism and asking: where to next? In a world of fragmented audiences and time-shifted media consumption, has our shared understanding been undermined? Who determines what information is considered important after the traditional bundle of news has been dismantled? Does an increased reliance on niche and partisan news sources change people’s relationship to politics? What, if any, implications does this have for social cohesion, the health of our democracies and public policy making? Join editor for The New Republic John Judis, member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board Mary Kissel, executive director at the newDemocracy Foundation Iain Walker and NBC correspondent Sara James.

In conjunction with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and Sky News Australia’s APAC, the Walkley Foundation is delighted to present this series of six podcasts from the Public Knowledge Forum examining the state of journalism and asking: where to next? In this episode, we bring you a conversation between former media proprietor Conrad Black and former Australian foreign minister The Honourable Bob Carr.

In conjunction with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and Sky News Australia’s APAC, the Walkley Foundation is delighted to present this series of six podcasts from the Public Knowledge Forum examining the state of journalism and asking: where to next? How has the technological and economic disruption of the media business affected journalism’s ability to hold institutions accountable? Do newspapers and other traditional media organisations still play a dominant role in setting the public agenda? Are new media organisations, individual journalists, or other institutions (such as universities) capable of filling gaps created by resource cuts in traditional media organisations? Are some important subjects or communities affected by this deficit more than others? What is the appropriate role of citizens in the watchdog process? What are the implications for journalism of the current national security climate? Join Al Jazeera Correspondent Melissa Chan, Member of The Wall Street Journ

In conjunction with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and Sky News Australia’s APAC, the Walkley Foundation is delighted to present this series of six podcasts from the Public Knowledge Forum examining the state of journalism and asking: where to next? Have internet-enabled platforms for journalism amplified existing characteristics of the news media, such as partisanship and commercial pressures, rather than creating new challenges? Was journalism ever ‘objective’ and does it need to be in order to perform a useful function in society? What are the implications for citizens of a partisan or ideologically driven media? What does a ‘post truth’ environment mean for journalism and the political debate? Has public confidence in the rigour and usefulness of the news media declined in a permanently damaging way? Join Jonathan Holmes, former Media Watch presenter, Walter Russell Mead, editor-at-large of The American Interest, Jay Rosen, New York University professor, and Leigh Sales, AB

In partnership with Women in Media, we are delighted to present you the full audio from the fantastic Women in Media launch event. Women in Media is a new networking and mentoring initiative, supported by the Walkley Foundation and MEAA, aimed at helping women to achieve equality in the workplace. Through this exciting program, young media women will be mentored by leading industry figures to help them advance in their careers. At the launch, ABC Australian Story host Caroline Jones – the WiM national patron – revealed astonishing insights from her 50 years in broadcasting. She was joined by WiM WA founder Victoria Laurie, who explained the genesis of WIM eight years ago, and MEAA vice president and ABC reporter Philippa McDonald to talk about why the journalists’ union has backed the program. Your host for the podcast is WiM NSW convener, broadcaster and columnist Tracey Spicer. For more info visit www.womeninmedia.net

In partnership with The Global Mail, we present a conversation with Barat Ali Batoor, the inaugural Nikon-Walkley Photo of the Year Award winner. Barat is also nominated for a Nikon-Walkley Award for Feature/Photographic essay for his incredible collection of images documenting his journey from Afghanistan to Australia as a refugee. Fleeing persecution in Kabul, Batoor travelled with 92 other passengers on a treacherous journey to Australia via Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia. Along the way, he shot images of his fellow passengers, capturing their fear and hope and anticipation of a new life. Sadly, many of the fellow travelers Batoor met never made it to safety. Barat spoke to one of Australia’s most experienced photojournalists, director of photography at The Global Mail, Mike Bowers. You can see Barat Ali Batoor’s winning image and his photo essay along with all the finalists work for the 2013 Walkley Awards at www.walkleys.com

2013 has been a landmark year for Australian sport – unfortunately, not for the right reasons. In a year in which Manchester United has visited our shores, with back-to-back Ashes Test series and a captivating British and Irish Lions tour, the on-field spectacle has been overshadowed by off-field scandals. Stories about major drug investigations, corruption inquiries, racism and the ubiquity of gambling have dominated the blogs, the airwaves, the Twitter feeds and the front and back pages. Has Australian sport become dirtier, or have sports journos become better at hunting down scandal? How has social media changed how sport is reported? With the AFL and NRL hiring journalists and setting up their own media teams, how can we ensure we are getting the “real” story? In partnership with the State Library of New South Wales, we are delighted to bring you this fascinating and entertaining conversation between some of Australia’s brightest sports journalists discussing the craft of sports reporting. Your moderat

In partnership with BBC Knowledge and Sky News Australia, we are delighted to bring you a compelling and delightful interview with the fascinating Michael Mosley. Michael is a BBC presenter, best selling author, medical journalist and a ‘self-experimenter’. Michael is perhaps best-known for his television programs on the workings of the human body that led to him being named 1995’s Medical Journalist of the Year by the British Medical Association. Famously, Michael once swallowed a camera to find out more about the inner working of our intenstinal systems. More recently, he has been credited with popularising the 5:2 diet, after co-authoring the international best-seller The Fast Diet. It’s a regimen that he himself follows, eating what he wants to for five days a week, then restricting himself to just 600 calories a day. Since his book was published in January last year, it went straight to the top of the best seller list in the UK and has since been sold in 32 different countries. In Australia to launc

As a multiple award-winning chief international correspondent and senior presenter for BBC World News television and BBC World Service Radio, Lyse Doucet knows better than most how to tell a powerful story that resonates across borders. Fearless and inspirational, Lyse is regularly deployed to anchor special news coverage from the field in crisis zones and after natural disasters. She also played a key role in the BBC’s coverage of the “Arab Spring” across the Middle East and North Africa. In this emotionally charged presentation delivered at the Walkley Foundation’s Storyology event, Lyse speaks movingly about what she has witnessed and the power of story in giving the vulnerable a voice. We are delighted to bring you this presentation from Lyse Doucet with the support of BBC World News Television and BBC World Service Radio.