Media executive Judith Whelan remembered as 'true fighter' for journalism by ABC, Sydney Morning Herald colleagues

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Media executive Judith Whelan has died aged 62 after battling cancer for several years. She is being remembered as a fierce role model and advocate for young reporters.

Media executive Judith Whelan is being remembered as a trailblazer in the industry.Whelan previously worked as the editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and was the ABC editorial director.

Whelan joined the ABC in 2016 after a career working as an editor and journalist for a number of publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, where she was one of just three female editors in the mastheads history.At the national broadcaster, Whelan was first appointed director, Regional and Local before moving to the ABC editorial director role in 2022.

"A valued mentor to younger journalists, Judith nurtured while leading by example. Judith was tough but caring and wanted those around her to succeed. Young reporters knew Judith would champion their work if the story needed to be told.

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