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Sarah Ferguson to host Walkley Awards

Gold Walkley winner Sarah Ferguson will host journalism's big night on December 4th.

2014-10-31_1016ABC’s Gold Walkley-winning Sarah Ferguson will present the 59th Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism on Thursday, December 4.

“Is this the worst audience in Australia? Will the longest night go more quickly on stage? Will there even be food back there? So many questions,” said Ferguson.

“It is an honour to present the Walkleys -although one that apparently doesn’t extend to an early look at the results in my category,” she added.

Walkley Advisory Board chair Quentin Dempster said: “The 2014 Walkleys received a near record number of entries, a testament to the standing of these awards in encouraging and recognising high standards in Australian journalism.

“Picking the winner for the gala Walkley Awards night will be the hardest task for the Walkley Advisory Board. There is much inspiring, skilful, courageous and ground-breaking work on display,” said Dempster. “All the attributes that Sarah Ferguson shows in her reporting. We are delighted that Sarah will host this year.”

The 2014 Australian Walkley Awards will be held at the Dockside, Darling Harbour with a live broadcast on iview, from 7pm AEDT.

A one hour highlights program will be repeated on ABC on Sunday, December 7 at 1pm.

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