1 Jul 2019

Ben Bohane to use Dorney grant covering Bougainville

From , 5:03 am on 1 July 2019

Vanuatu based journalist Ben Bohane has won the inaugural grant aimed at encouraging more Pacific news stories in the Australian media.

Well known former Pacific journalist Sean Dorney has given his name to the grant of $AU10,000 which is provided by the Walkley Foundation, which focusses on promoting quality journalism in Australia.

Don Wiseman asked Mr Bohane how he will spend the grant.

Australian photojournalist Ben Bohane who is currently based in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Australian photojournalist Ben Bohane who is currently based in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Photo: RNZI/Johnny Blades