Ross Coulthart

About

Multi-Award-Winning Investigative Journalist & Best-Selling Author With over 30 years of unparalleled experience in investigative journalism, Ross Coulthart has earned a reputation as one of the most esteemed and relentless truth-seekers in the field. His work has spanned top-tier media outlets, including The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC TV Four Corners, and the iconic 60 Minutes. Ross’s storytelling has captivated audiences and exposed global issues, from political scandals to historical revelations. Ross is the proud recipient of five Walkley Awards, Australia’s highest honor in journalism, including the prestigious Gold Walkley for excellence in reporting. His accolades extend internationally, having won a New York Film Festival Gold Medal for investigative journalism, and a Logie, Australian television’s top prize, for best public affairs reporting. As a best-selling author, Ross has penned five critically acclaimed books, including Dead Man Running and Above the Law, which delve into the underworld of organized crime, co-authored with Duncan McNab. His historical works, The Lost Diggers and The Lost Tommies, unveil forgotten photographs of World War I soldiers, shedding light on a remarkable untold story. His biography of Australia’s First World War historian, Charles Bean: If People Really Knew, earned the nation’s top literary honor, the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Australian History. Ross continues to push the boundaries of investigative journalism, writing two new books while producing major documentaries that challenge established narratives and uncover hidden truths. A master of his craft, he remains driven by the pursuit of compelling stories that demand to be told.