The Sydney Morning Herald investigative journalist Kate McClymont has seven Walkley Awards – including the 2002 Gold Walkley and 2020 Print News Walkley – and a reputation that strikes fear into the heart of politicians, criminals and anyone who’s dabbled in corruption. She’s a hilarious storyteller and has broken countless massive investigations over her career, including Eddie Obeid’s corrupt dealings, the Don Burke investigation, and the NRL Bulldogs salary cap scandal (which won her the 2002 Gold Walkley with Anne Davies).

Walkeys Live: The Journalist Gene is a series of five one-hour biographical portraits of five Walkley Award-winning or recognised journalists, exploring the national and international context in which their award-winning work took place; the influences and personal inspirations for their approach; and the professional drive, courage and values that sustain their work.

This event was presented by Sydney Festival in partnership with the Walkley Foundation.

The Sydney Morning Herald investigative journalist Kate McClymont has seven Walkley Awards &ndash; including the 2002 Gold Walkley and 2020 Print News Walkley &ndash; and a reputation that strikes fear into the heart of politicians, criminals and anyone who&rsquo;s dabbled in corruption. She&rsquo;s a hilarious storyteller and has broken countless massive investigations over her career, including Eddie Obeid&rsquo;s corrupt dealings, the Don Burke investigation, and the NRL Bulldogs salary cap scandal (which won her the 2002 Gold Walkley with Anne Davies).
<a href="https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/walkleys-live">Walkeys Live: The Journalist Gene</a>&nbsp;is a series of five one-hour biographical portraits of five Walkley Award-winning or recognised journalists, exploring the national and international context in which their award-winning work took place; the influences and personal inspirations for their approach; and the professional drive, courage and values that sustain their work.
This event was presented by Sydney Festival in partnership with the Walkley Foundation.

A collection of live talks, artist chats and big ideas hosted by Wesley Enoch the Artistic Director of Sydney Festival.

A collection of live talks, artist chats and big ideas hosted by Wesley Enoch the Artistic Director of Sydney Festival.

Sydney Festival

A collection of live talks, artist chats and big ideas from Sydney Festival.

A collection of live talks, artist chats and big ideas from Sydney Festival.

Kate McClymont: Digging up the Underbelly of Sydney's Upper Echelon

Sydney Festival and UNSW Centre for Ideas present

Politics has been transformed by the COVID era, with national power siphoned towards state premiers, the allergy to massive government spending thrown out the window and scientific advice brought to the fore.

But as well as new developments, the pandemic has placed existing fault lines in our relationship with politics and politicians under the microscope. What do Australians want from their governments? Who can we trust if our politicians don’t represent us or tell us the truth? If corruption and pork barreling in politics are no longer a source of shame, what else will we be willing to accept?

Journalist Fran Kelly chairs a discussion between political correspondent Laura Tingle, constitutional lawyer Rosalind Dixon, and political commentator and author George Megalogenis.

Sydney Festival and UNSW Centre for Ideas present
Politics has been transformed by the COVID era, with national power siphoned towards state premiers, the allergy to massive government spending thrown out the window and scientific advice brought to the fore.
But as well as new developments, the pandemic has placed existing fault lines in our relationship with politics and politicians under the microscope. What do Australians want from their governments? Who can we trust if our politicians don&rsquo;t represent us or tell us the truth? If corruption and pork barreling in politics are no longer a source of shame, what else will we be willing to accept? Journalist Fran Kelly chairs a discussion between political correspondent Laura Tingle, constitutional lawyer Rosalind Dixon, and political commentator and author George Megalogenis.

The Reckoning: Pandemic Politics

What defines Australia in 2022?

We’ve always pinned our identity on land and sea. As an island full of unique animals and home to the oldest living culture in the world, we’ve lived off the land one way or another, be it from bush tucker or mining the minerals in our red earth. But as our environment suffers, and pressures from the outside world and our biggest trading partner China loom, we are at a turning point.

At the heart of our identity the Uluru process – so pivotal and full of potential – remains unrealised, the Great Barrier Reef is in grave danger, and koala populations are heading towards extinction. Can we resolve our relationship with our Indigenous people? Can we save our environment? Can we adapt to changing global power dynamics?

Comedian Dan Ilic shares his unique take on what we can all do to save Australia.

What defines Australia in 2022?
We&rsquo;ve always pinned our identity on land and sea. As an island full of unique animals and home to the oldest living culture in the world, we&rsquo;ve lived off the land one way or another, be it from bush tucker or mining the minerals in our red earth. But as our environment suffers, and pressures from the outside world and our biggest trading partner China loom, we are at a turning point.
At the heart of our identity the Uluru process &ndash; so pivotal and full of potential &ndash; remains unrealised, the Great Barrier Reef is in grave danger, and koala populations are heading towards extinction. Can we resolve our relationship with our Indigenous people? Can we save our environment? Can we adapt to changing global power dynamics?
Comedian Dan Ilic shares his unique take on what we can all do to save Australia.

The Reckoning:  Australia's Turning Point - Dan Ilic Special

Sydney Festival and UNSW Centre for Ideas present

What defines Australia in 2022?

We’ve always pinned our identity on land and sea. As an island full of unique animals and home to the oldest living culture in the world, we’ve lived off the land one way or another, be it from bush tucker or mining the minerals in our red earth. But as our environment suffers, and pressures from the outside world and our biggest trading partner China loom, we are at a turning point.

At the heart of our identity the Uluru process – so pivotal and full of potential – remains unrealised, the Great Barrier Reef is in grave danger, and koala populations are heading towards extinction. Can we resolve our relationship with our Indigenous people? Can we save our environment? Can we adapt to changing global power dynamics?

Ann Mossop chairs this critical discussion on national identity and action, drawing on perspectives from journalists Peter Hartcher and Stan Grant, and marine biologist Emma Johnston, before comedian Dan Ilic closes proceedings with his unique take on what we can all do to save Australia.

Sydney Festival and UNSW Centre for Ideas present What defines Australia in 2022?
We&rsquo;ve always pinned our identity on land and sea. As an island full of unique animals and home to the oldest living culture in the world, we&rsquo;ve lived off the land one way or another, be it from bush tucker or mining the minerals in our red earth. But as our environment suffers, and pressures from the outside world and our biggest trading partner China loom, we are at a turning point.
At the heart of our identity the Uluru process &ndash; so pivotal and full of potential &ndash; remains unrealised, the Great Barrier Reef is in grave danger, and koala populations are heading towards extinction. Can we resolve our relationship with our Indigenous people? Can we save our environment? Can we adapt to changing global power dynamics?
Ann Mossop chairs this critical discussion on national identity and action, drawing on perspectives from journalists Peter Hartcher and Stan Grant, and marine biologist Emma Johnston, before comedian Dan Ilic closes proceedings with his unique take on what we can all do to save Australia.

Kate McClymont: Digging up the Underbelly of Sydney's Upper Echelon

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