Investigative journalists


Five bloody years as journalists, and freedom of speech, die

The International Freedom of Expression Exchange, which has labelled today the International Day to End Impunity, has profiled one slain journalist on its website every day this month.

The quality journalism project: researching Bill Birnbauer

Investigative journalist Bill Birnbauer’s CV is an intimidating one. The journo with over 30 years experience at The Age and The Sunday Age is the latest expert in Crikey’s quality journalism project.

The quality journalism project: investigating Wendy Bacon

Walkley award-winning journalist Wendy Bacon has examined official corruption in NSW, miscarriages of justice, police corruption, indigenous issues, environmental issues and a plethora of other topics in her several decades as an investigative journalist. But what does she think is a good story?

What is Chris Masters doing at the Tele?

The doyen of Australian investigative journalists, Chris Masters, has a new gig at the Daily Tele. How did they get him and what is going to happen next?

Investigative journalist bids $60k for dinner with Sarah Palin

Journalist and true-crime writer Joe McGinniss bid $60,101.01 in the eBay auction for dinner with Sarah (and Todd) Palin, but was unfortunately pipped at the post by a real Palin supporter.

Crikey’s Weekly Wankley Award goes to …

We thought that A Current Affair was a shoe-in for this week’s Wankley Award. And then Andrew Bolt weighed in…