DAN NOLAN AWARDED JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Nine Queensland is celebrating a night of triumph at the 2026 Clarion Awards, with major wins for 9News Queensland and A Current Affair.

In a range of categories covering television, news and publishing, Nine Queensland won five Clarion Awards from nine nominations.

Among the wins were:

Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration or Graphic
Rebecca McLean, Nine, “Childcare Abuse Survivors”

Broadcast Interview
Dan Nolan, Nine, “Mayor Showdown”

Current Affairs, Feature, Documentary or Special Broadcast
Dan Nolan and Miranda Eddy, Nine, “Predator Flees”

News Report
Josh Bavas and Mia Glover, Nine, “City Chicks Unmasked”

Journalist of the Year
Dan Nolan, Nine

The awards recognise excellence in journalism, celebrating work that makes a meaningful contribution to the community and shines a light on the issues and stories that matter most to Queenslanders.

Deputy Executive Producer and Queensland Bureau Chief of A Current Affair, Kate Donnison, said:

“I’m incredibly proud of the Current Affair team, which includes the Journalist of the Year winner, Dan Nolan. This win recognises courageous journalism and is a testament to the care, tenacity and commitment to telling stories that connect with audiences and make a difference.”

As Queensland’s most-watched and most-trusted news service, 9News Queensland remains dedicated to telling the important stories, a commitment reflected in the recognition at last night’s 2026 Clarion Awards in Brisbane.

Director of News – Queensland, Brendan Hockings, said:

“This is a fantastic result for 9News and a great reflection of the calibre of our people. Our team work incredibly hard on journalism that matters, and it’s terrific to see their stories recognised on the Clarion stage.”

These awards cement Nine Queensland’s dominance in the industry and underscore the network’s leadership and unwavering commitment to exceptional journalism, with A Current Affair and 9News Queensland continuing to set the standard for integrity, impact and public service.

Sunday 11 October, 2026