53,000 stories:the impact of journalism in 2021

This year journalists atThe Sydney Morning Herald andThe Age won 50 awards for their journalism,uncovered corruption,saw Crown unfit to hold a casino licence in NSW,exposed the rise of right-wing extremism in Australia and resulted in an investigation into cowboy cosmetic surgeon Daniel Lanzer.

Our journalism madeThe Sydney Morning Herald the most read masthead in the country andThe Age the second most read.The Age is the most read publication in Melbourne.

And thanks to podcast listeners,our podcasts were downloaded more than 10 million times.

In a post-truth era,when Facebook and fake news dominate,respected,quality journalism is more important than ever.

Today onPlease Explain,executive editor Tory Maguire joins Nathanael Cooper to talk about the impact of our journalism.

Our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage.

Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe toThe Sydney Morning Herald orThe Age.

Nathanael Cooper is the Executive Producer,audio and the co-host of Please Explain.

Most Viewed in National