Kate McClymont
Kate McClymont is an acclaimed Australian journalist and author, recognized for her investigative reporting, particularly on political and legal issues. She has received numerous awards, including multiple Walkley Awards, for her contributions to journalism and her commitment to uncovering the truth.
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Kate McClymont remains one of the names at the top of the stories in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Our new editor’s pledge to readers
Australia· 2026-03-06
Kate McClymont later became an award-winning investigative reporter who witnessed the fire.
The interaction that haunted a fireman for decadesAustralia· 2026-02-28
Kate McClymont reminds us of the many police investigations that included Graham Richardson.
Politicians should be on same page when it comes to gun controlAustralia· 2025-12-25
Chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont was noted for her telling of Graham Richardson's career at the funeral.
They came to mourn Richo, but three “mates” were missingAustralia· 2025-12-09
Kate McClymont, the Herald’s chief investigative reporter, laid out Richardson’s sins in her remarkable journalistic recollection.
No honour in honouring such a dishonourable former memberAustralia· 2025-11-11
Kate McClymont is a chief investigative reporter who has covered Graham Richardson's controversial career.
How Graham Richardson was the one who got away from Kate McClymontAustralia· 2025-11-10
Kate McClymont is the chief investigative reporter nominated for her articles on WiseTech’s Richard White.
Herald shines in list of Walkley Award finalistsAustralia· 2025-10-16
Kate McClymont is the chief investigative reporter for the Herald who sparked the investigation into Alan Jones.
Alan Jones court developments are a reminder of the importance of investigative journalismAustralia· 2025-09-19
Kate McClymont is the chief investigative reporter for the Herald who revealed allegations against Alan Jones.
The long and controversial story of Alan Jones is about to enter a defining yearAustralia· 2025-09-19Kate McClymont is an investigative reporter who produced a podcast about Melissa Caddick’s cons and disappearance.
Melissa Caddick’s husband Anthony Koletti in court over alleged assault on elderly woman in VaucluseAustralia· 2025-09-05
Herald chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont’s stories on Tim 'Hurricane' Alford received a nod for Outstanding Court and Legal Affairs Reporting.
The Sydney Morning Herald earns 15 finalist nominations in Kennedy AwardsAustralia· 2025-07-27
Kate McClymont queried the vetting processes for Trumpet of Patriot candidates on social media last week.
The Trumpet of Patriots candidates with convictions, charges and moreAustralia· 2025-04-29
Congratulations to Kate McClymont for unravelling the Gordian knot of dodgy businesses.
Price does the Coalition no favours with her Trumpian rhetoricAustralia· 2025-04-13
Kate McClymont co-signed a letter supporting a proposal to add independent directors to the Walkley Foundation board.
Daryl Somers’ latest legal fightAustralia· 2025-04-02
Kate McClymont is credited by Jane Caro for helping her connect with police and crime specialists for her writing.
Jane Caro new crime novel, LyrebirdAustralia· 2025-03-30
Kate McClymont is among the journalists advocating for changes to the Walkley Foundation's governance.
Decorated journalists call for overhaul amid board stoushAustralia· 2025-03-17
