InDaily reporter Liam Mannix has won a national Walkley award for his innovative reporting for Adelaide’s independent news website.
Mannix beat a strong field in Sydney last night at the 2013 Walkley Young Australia Journalist of the Year awards in the category ‘Innovation in Journalism’.
Mannix won for three InDaily stories: “Unis accused of bonus points war”, “Adelaide metro bus frequency map” and “Mapping SA’s population shifts”.
The judges said “Liam’s work is a strong demonstration of how data can be newsworthy and relevant to local audiences”.
“Bonus Points War” shows Liam’s nose for news and tells the story with a clear narrative with great impact. The mapping of local bus data gives readers a tool to better understand his story about the future of public transport in Adelaide. His work shows a clear understanding of his audience and the story the data tells. The fact that this work was produced without the resources of a large newsroom makes it even more impressive.”
Mannix started with InDaily as an intern in 2012, and former editor Des Ryan picked him quickly as a talent and offered him a job.
Current editor David Washington said Mannix was a dedicated reporter with great writing skills, a nose for a story, and the ability to use all kinds of data tools to present the news.
“This is a great achievement for Liam, but it also feels like a watershed moment for InDaily,” Washington said.
“It’s great that an independent player can nurture such outstanding young journalism talent.”
To read some of Mannix’s recent InDaily reports, including his innovative presentation of data, follow the links below.
Losing your home without a fight
Happy kingdom flourishes in Adelaide’s north
