David Caird of the Herald Sun has won the 2021 News Photograph Quill.
Judges' citation
The emotional farewell to Bert Newton by those closest to him is captured perfectly and respectfully by David. A fitting last visual tribute to one of Australia’s greatest ever entertainers.
The winning entry
David Caird, Herald Sun, 'Farewell Greatest Showman'



Highly commended
Darrian Traynor, Getty Images, 'Locked down, locked up, locked in and locked out'



Other finalists
Christopher Hopkins, The Age, 'Anti lockdown: 262 Days'
Justin McManus, The Age, '"If I had not been double vaccinated, I'd be Dead"'
Please note: the above link/s and images may not comprise the entirety of an entry submitted for consideration.