The Age and 60 Minutes Dominate Walkley Awards with Gold Walkley Win

The Building Bad investigation into union corruption secures top honors at Australian journalism's prestigious event.

The Age and 60 Minutes received the Gold Walkley for their investigative series, Building Bad, exposing corruption within the CFMEU.
The investigation revealed that the union had been infiltrated by bikies and organized criminals, leading to significant leadership changes and administrative action.
The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald won a total of 10 Walkley Awards, the most of any news organization this year.
Nick McKenzie, a key journalist in the investigation, was recognized for his prolific contributions to Australian journalism.
Other notable wins included awards for best scoop of the year and best short-form current affairs story on television.