John Curtin Prize for Journalism

This annual national prize is for an outstanding piece of journalism about the Australian experience. This theme is interpreted broadly and may cover both domestic and international affairs or range from national political issues to local community issues.

The piece can be published in a print or electronic journal or newspaper, or broadcast as a television or radio item.

Winner & Shortlist 2009
Judges 2009

Winner and Shortlist 2008
Judges 2008

Winner 2007
Shortlist 2007
Judges 2007

Previous winners include: 'Out of Control: The Tragedy of Tasmania's Forests' by Richard Flanagan (2008), 'Muslim Leader Blames Women for Sex Attacks' (and associated stories) by Richard Kerbaj (2007), 'Information Idol: How Google is Making us Stupid' by Gideon Haigh (2006) and 'The Tall Man' by Chloe Hooper (2006).