Winner: Stephanie Ferrier, ABC News, “Land Forces Expo Protests”

Judges’ citation:

In a strong field of entries, two stood out from the pack for very different reasons. One, an extraordinary exclusive which hastened the end a politician’s career. The other, a piece of compelling live reporting under immense pressure during running battles between police and protesters. After careful consideration of these outstanding entries, the judges selected as the winner Stephanie Ferrier’s gripping live crosses from the Land Forces protest. Steph’s story telling was concise, considered, and dramatic under great time and safety pressures; and had the listener right there with her. This is radio news at its absolute best.

Highly Commended:

Nicole Asher, ABC News, “Sam Hibbins resigns following intern allegations”

Shortlisted:

Madelaine Burke, 3AW, “Docklands Protestors Fall On Deaf Ears”

Yvette Gray and Iskhandar Razak, ABC Radio Melbourne, “Blue Screen of Death”