Luke McIlveen
Luke McIlveen is an executive editor known for his leadership at The Sydney Morning Herald, where he emphasizes the importance of quality journalism. Under his guidance, the Herald has maintained its status as Australia's most-read masthead, with a readership of 6.9 million. McIlveen is recognized for his commitment to delivering accurate and insightful news, particularly as the nation prepares for a fiercely contested federal election.
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Luke McIlveen, executive editor of Nine’s metro mastheads, emphasized the importance of engaging young readers with trusted journalism.
Students to get full digital access to The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia· 2026-02-09
Luke McIlveen is the executive editor of Nine’s metro mastheads who praised the journalists at the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
Journalists at the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age win big at WalkleysAustralia· 2025-11-27
Luke McIlveen praised Jordan Baker as a linchpin of the Herald newsroom.
Jordan Baker appointed editor of the SMH after Bevan Shields steps downAustralia· 2025-11-25
Luke McIlveen congratulated Sakkal, saying he has made a big impact in Canberra.
Paul Sakkal wins Press Gallery Journalist of the YearAustralia· 2025-08-28
Luke McIlveen is the executive editor who stated that the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age are the nation’s most-read mastheads due to their reporters and writers.
The Sydney Morning Herald is nation’s most-read mastheadAustralia· 2025-02-23