Another damning indictment of the state of Australian journalism: fossil fuel company Ampol is the platinum sponsor of our pre-eminent journalism awards, the Walkeys.
And the foundation that administers these awards is refusing to answer questions on that sponsorship, despite a growing threat of boycotts of the awards.
Good work by Nick Feik in Crikey: https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/05/07/walkley-foundation-awards-fossil-fuels-ampol-boycott/
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'Pretending to care': Walkley Awards face renewed boycott after doubling down on fossil fuel sponsors

The Walkley Foundation is forcing journalists to pick between industry recognition and self-respect.

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The Esme Fenston Fellowship - The Walkley Foundation

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