John Lewis (journalist)

John Lewis (born 1933) is an Australian journalist and wine connoisseur.[1]

Beginning his career with a cadetship at the Armidale Express, Lewis briefly worked at The Daily Advertiser in Wagga Wagga, before taking up a position at The Newcastle Sun.[1]

While at The Newcastle Sun, Lewis began his long-running wine column in 1976.[1] When he transferred across to The Newcastle Herald in 1979, Lewis continued the column which continues to be published twice weekly.[1]

At the 1981 Walkley Awards, Lewis was awarded the Gold Walkley for a series of articles detailing the takeover battle for NBN Television.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Allen, Rick (13 November 2015) John Lewis: an accidental wine critic, The Herald. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  2. ^ (10 October 1981) Journalism award to two staff members, The Canberra Times. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
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