Gemma Jones & Sean Fewster Crowned Sir Keith Murdoch Journalist Of The Year

Published on: 7th November 2025 at 8:32 AM

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Gemma Jones and Sean Fewster joint winners of the Sir Keith Murdoch Journalist of the Year Award with News Corp Chair Lachlan Murdoch at the News Awards 2025 held at The Neilson in Dawes Point,. Picture: Jonathan Ng

The Advertiser’s editor Gemma Jones and chief court reporter Sean Fewster have been crowned joint winners of the 2025 Sir Keith Murdoch Journalist of the Year at News Corp Australia’s 21st News Awards celebration last night.

Presenting the award, News Corp Chair Lachlan Murdoch said: “We remain guided by the one thing that will, as human beings, set us free: the truth. To find that truth, our reporters demonstrate determination, perseverance and courage. It isn’t always easy. But it does always matter.”

The award celebrates the year’s most outstanding journalism and is named in honour of Sir Keith Murdoch – the founder of News, the father of News Corp Chairman Emeritus Rupert Murdoch and grandfather of Lachlan Murdoch.

Jones and Fewster were recognised for On The Nose – The David Speirs Video Exclusive, a months-long investigation into the former South Australian Opposition Leader.

Their work also won Scoop of the Year at the News Awards while The Advertiser was crowned Brand of the Year.

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Aimee Edwards is a former contributor at B&T, where she reported on media, advertising, and the broader cultural forces shaping both. Her reporting covers the worlds of sport, politics, and entertainment, with a particular focus on how marketing intersects with cultural influence and social impact. Aimee is also a self-published author with a passion for storytelling around mental health, DE&I, sport, and the environment. Prior to joining B&T, she worked as a media researcher, leading projects on media trends and gender representation—most notably a deep dive into the visibility of female voices in sports media.