The 7NEWS Team has won the 2021 Breaking News Coverage Quill.

Judges' citation

Three days of violent mob behavior during Covid/construction protests that paralysed major streets in Melbourne tested the skill and tenacity of all media in covering this big story. The 7NEWS team entry stood out in a field of high-calibre entries as an example of cool-headed professionalism during the worst day of this dangerous and dramatic breaking news event.

The winning entry

‘Construction Protests’, 7NEWS, 21 September 2021

Highly commended

Christine Ahern, Today Show, 'CFMEU Protests'

Other finalists

Matt Johnston, Shannon Deery, Kieran  Rooney, Mitch Clarke, Herald Sun, 'Victoria's Covid-19 restrictions'

Caroline Wilson, Footy Classified, 'Alastair Clarkson departs Hawthorn'

Please note: the above link/s may not comprise the entirety of an entry submitted for consideration.