This continued an impressive run in these awards over many years, with the PT consistently regarded in the industry as one of the state’s premier local newspapers.
And the top three finish in the pinnacle category was not the only recognition at the gala awards ceremony.
The Pastoral Times was runner-up in the category for ‘Best Special Publication/Magazine’ for our 165th anniversary commemorative feature, which looked back on the history of both your local newspaper and the region.
General manager Leesa Muir congratulated the PT team on another outstanding effort in the Country Press Awards.
“We are proud of the reputation our newspaper has developed over many decades among our peers.
“These are prestigious awards, open to all Country Press New South Wales members, and it is an honour to again be considered among the best in our state,” Ms Muir said.
The gala awards ceremony was part of the CP NSW 125th annual conference, held this year in conjunction with the Victorian Country Press Association conference at the Sebel Yarrawonga.
Numerous guests included Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty.
Key conference talking points included ongoing lobbying for governments to continue recognising the value of local newspapers to their community, and the urgent action required to enforce copyright laws and stop AI and digital platforms from stealing regional journalism without compensation.
The Pastoral Times was represented at the conference and awards dinner by Deniliquin Newspapers P/L director Garry Baker.
At the CP NSW annual general meeting on Friday afternoon he ended a long career spanning several decades on the CP NSW state council, most of these years in executive roles. He retains an involvement as a life member.
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