ABC News Victoria has won the Best Breaking News or Live Coverage Quill for “Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews Resigns”.

This award is sponsored by The Lottery Corporation.

Judges' citation

When Dan Andrews surprised Victoria by quitting as Premier after nine years, Richard Willingham broke the news and the ABC quickly harnessed its considerable resources to cover this big story. The ABC News team delivered a comprehensive rolling package of reports. Their content had detail, authority and context and reached a large audience across the ABC's multi platforms.

Winning entry

Daniel Andrews resigns as Victorian premier after three elections, nine years — as it happened

Please note: winning entry links do not constitute all materials assessed by judges

Shortlisted

7NEWS Team, “Daylesford Crash Disaster”

Herald Sun Newsroom, “Bourke St Carnage”

The Age, “Daniel Andrews resigns”