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Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

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A Melbourne crime reporter for The Age for more than 30 years, Silvester was recognised at the prestigious Kennedy Swards for his popular Naked City column. Key points and original sources are listed below.

A Melbourne crime reporter for The Age for more than 30 years, Silvester was recognised at the prestigious Kennedy Swards for his popular Naked City column.S1 S2

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Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

A Melbourne crime reporter for The Age for more than 30 years, Silvester was recognised at the prestigious Kennedy Swards for his popular Naked City column.

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Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

A Melbourne crime reporter for The Age for more than 30 years, Silvester was recognised at the prestigious Kennedy Awards for his popular Naked City column.

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Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

A Melbourne crime reporter for The Age for more than 30 years, Silvester was recognised at the prestigious Kennedy Awards for his popular Naked City column.

Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

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3 outlets 3 reports Published Aug 21, 2026

The brief

A Melbourne crime reporter for The Age for more than 30 years, Silvester was recognised at the prestigious Kennedy Swards for his popular Naked City column.S1 S2

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Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

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Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist

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