Bevan Shields
Bevan Shields is an Australian journalist and editor known for his coverage of significant national issues. He writes an exclusive newsletter, 'Note from the Editor,' providing insights and commentary on current events, and is recognized for his engaging writing style and deep understanding of Australian media.
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Bevan Shields was a tireless advocate for the Herald and its journalists.
Our new editor’s pledge to readers
Australia· 2026-03-06
Bevan Shields has stepped down as the Herald’s editor after four years in the role.
Jordan Baker appointed editor of the SMH after Bevan Shields steps downAustralia· 2025-11-25
Bevan Shields, the editor of the Herald, highlighted the risks associated with AI’s interaction with news.
How Google’s AI Mode wrongly named an innocent SMH graphic designer as Cheryl Grimmer’s murdererAustralia· 2025-10-24
Sydney Morning Herald editor Bevan Shields said the newsrooms were supporting McKenzie.
Gold Walkley winner Nick McKenzie’s home targeted sparking police investigationAustralia· 2025-10-23
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Cost blowout of $171m a risk factorAustralia· 2025-08-05
The Herald’s editor, Bevan Shields, concurs that while reporting of hard news will always be essential, readers often say they don’t want to feel depressed by the time they’ve finished reading the news.
Good journalism reveals problems but also solutionsAustralia· 2025-07-28
Sydney Morning Herald editor Bevan Shields described the AFP's actions as alarming.
Australian Federal Police argues corrupt agents will escape scrutiny if war crimes leak disclosedAustralia· 2025-07-19
Bevan Shields is the editor of the Herald and is alleged to have breached the suppression order.
Pro-Israel lobbyists push for contempt against Herad, The Age failsAustralia· 2025-07-18
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Tax reform should be the latest patron of the artsAustralia· 2025-07-05
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Childcare abuse claims raise awkward questions for distressed parentsAustralia· 2025-07-01
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
The NSW Mid North Coast floods are another warning things must changeAustralia· 2025-05-22
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Sydney housing crisis: Student accommodation is important for housing affordability: rethinking Sydney’s International HouseAustralia· 2025-05-11
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Peter Dutton nor Anthony Albanese deserve to win. Both Labor, Liberal need to be much betterAustralia· 2025-05-01
Bevan Shields is one of the editors of The Sydney Morning Herald involved in the contempt case.
Pro-Israel group push for contempt case against SMH, The AgeAustralia· 2025-04-30Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Trump backflip on China tariffs adds to confusion he createsAustralia· 2025-04-23
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Women are not second-class citizens: medical misogyny must endAustralia· 2025-04-18
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Housing is the right problem but our leaders have the wrong policiesAustralia· 2025-04-15
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton face off at a crucial moment for Australia, and the worldAustralia· 2025-03-28
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Time was on our side for Alfred. It will not always beAustralia· 2025-03-08
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
New homes without new schools is shooting planning in the footAustralia· 2025-03-04
Bevan Shields, the Herald editor, discussed the challenges facing publishers in engaging young readers.
New deal gives university students unlimited access to the Herald and The AgeAustralia· 2025-02-17
Bevan Shields sends an exclusive newsletter to subscribers each week.
Lattouf case raises questions about the ABCAustralia· 2025-02-12
