Virginia Trioli is a two-time Walkley Award winner and one of Australia's best-known journalists. She has built a formidable reputation as a television anchor, radio presenter, writer, and commentator. Virginia is also a much sought-after speaker, master of ceremonies, and facilitator, known for combining a rigorous interviewing style with a wicked sense of humor.
Her clients include prestigious organizations such as the Garvan Institute, Fairfax, News Ltd, GHD, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, and Opera Australia.
Virginia holds an honours degree in Fine Arts from the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University. She authored "Generation F," a celebrated response to Helen Garner's "First Stone."
She has received the highest honours in Australian journalism, winning two Walkley Awards—one for her business reporting and another for her landmark interview with former Defence Minister Peter Reith over the notorious Children Overboard issue. Additionally, she won the Melbourne Press Club's Best Columnist award (The Quill) and was named Broadcaster of the Year at the ABC Local Radio Awards.
Virginia has held senior positions at The Age newspaper and The Bulletin magazine. She hosted the Drive Program on ABC Melbourne and the Morning Program on ABC Sydney for eight years. She has also been the host of ABC TV's premiere news and current affairs program, "Lateline," and a presenter on ABC TV's "Sunday Arts."
A frequent lecturer and public speaker, Virginia Trioli is a highly respected and accomplished conference facilitator and master of ceremonies.
