Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley wins major award at 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes

Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley has taken out one of the top honours at the 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes, winning the award for innovative storytelling. Boseley won for her high-profile, multiplatform political explainer series, Parliamen-Tea: explaining the chaos of Australian politics , engaging a younger generation in national policy debate. The category recognises journalism that breaks standard structural moulds to reach and inform audiences through dynamic digital platforms and creative production formats. Boseley was recognised for her fast-paced commentary, clear graphic breakdowns and accessible short-form video storytelling, stripping complex federal legislation, budget measures and shifting party dynamics into engaging visual journalism. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Riley Walter took home the top accolade of the night, named the John B Fairfax family young Australian journalist of the year. Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email A rising force in crime investigation journalism, Walter also won the short-form journalism and specialist and beat reporting categories for his series of investigations, including a staff ring that allegedly defrauded the NAB of $150m. …