John Ferguson’s scoop about the tragic consequences of a mushroom lunch in regional Victoria wins Gold Quill.
Winners of Gold Quill, Scoop of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Podcasting, Radio and more
The winners will be announced at the 28th Quill Awards Dinner on Friday, 24 March 2023
• His 2020 Quill Award in the sports news category was reinstated to him by the Melbourne Press Club
Plus: The federal election, blackout laws, Smart TV placements, TBWA\Melbourne, Scott Morrision, plus Foxtel/ Stan
Newcomers and veterans celebrated in Melbourne Press Club annual awards
• Also revealed were the finalists for student journalist of the year
Winners include Nick McKenzie, Louise Milligan, Christine Ahern and John Silvester
• The best category winner is selected as the Gold Quill winner
'It’s a big step to reveal something so personal to the Australian public.'
Baker discusses the investigative duo’s win at 2017 Quill Awards.
'Big sports events capture people in a different way from anything else.'
Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker won The Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year.
The awards have been substantially reviewed and upgraded to reflect the changing media landscape