Margie Smithurst
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Margie Smithurst is a dynamic journalist, producer, content creator, showrunner, and media leader with two decades of experience across Australian television, radio, and podcasting. She has carved out a reputation for driving high-quality storytelling in formats ranging from hard-hitting current affairs to bold political satire.
Her career has spanned roles as executive producer, supervising producer, presenter, journalist, and writer, with credits on major programs such as Tonightly with Tom Ballard, The Drum, Kitchen Cabinet, and The Bolt Report. The latter being a post she famously left to join the ABC’s Kitchen Cabinet team, a move that Annabel Crabb jokingly dubbed a “Boltcutter” moment.
At the ABC, Margie has held senior producer roles across flagship audio programs (Saturday Extra, Sunday Extra, Late Night Live), and led acclaimed podcast projects including Dig: The Ring-In, an eight-part investigative series into the infamous Fine Cotton horse racing scandal. Her work on the Journo podcast also earned international recognition, winning a New York Festivals Radio Award.
Currently, Margie serves as Senior Manager of the Walkley Awards, overseeing Australia’s premier journalism accolades and events. She has also worked as a writer and editor in B2B media, covering innovation in the manufacturing sector.
Margie was the founder of The Management Club, which was a community for Melbourne women navigating early to mid-career leadership roles, creating a space for connection, conversation, and collective growth.
Known for her integrity, creative spark, and fearless decision-making, Margie brings both strategic leadership and editorial flair to her work, from hosting business bulletins to scripting controversial history podcasts.
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