Ange McCormack
Angela McCormack | |
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| Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, social media producer, photographer, filmmaker, radio presenter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Hosting Triple J's Hack; Interview with Prime Minister Scott Morrison |
Angela McCormack is a multifaceted Australian media professional based in Sydney, New South Wales, whose expertise spans journalism, social media production, photography, filmmaking, and radio presentation. She is presently affiliated with Triple J as part of the news and current affairs team on the program Hack.
Her interview with then Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison on 22 July 2021 attracted significant acclaim for its sharp and probing approach.
In recognition of her innovative and influential reporting within Australia's music scene, McCormack was honored as the first-ever recipient of the Twitter Australia Music Journalist Award at the 2019 Australian Women in Music Awards.
Early life
Angela McCormack was born and raised in Sydney, New South Wales.
Recognition and reception
At the 2019 Australian Women in Music Awards, McCormack received the inaugural Twitter Australia Music Journalist Award, celebrating her bold and creative contributions to music journalism in Australia.
The interview she conducted with Prime Minister Scott Morrison was met with widespread commendation. Saskia Morrison-Thiagu of Pedestrian.TV praised her for rigorously addressing critical matters such as the COVID-19 vaccination strategy and youth-related social security issues. Similarly, Parry Tritsiniotis from Purple Sneakers noted that McCormack effectively represented young Australians’ concerns during the pandemic, marking a notable moment in governmental media engagement.
2018–2020: Early career
On 18 October 2018, McCormack, together with Karla Arnall and Philippa McDonald from Hack, was shortlisted for the Radio/Audio News and Current Affairs Award at the 61st Walkley Awards for their investigative piece "Disturbing NSW Health privacy breach revealed". In March 2019, she spearheaded Hack's annual By the Numbers report investigating female representation within Australian music. Later that year, on 12 September, McCormack was nominated for—and subsequently won on 9 October—the first-ever Twitter Australia Music Journalist Award at the 2019 Australian Women in Music Awards.
2021–present: Hosting Hack and interview with Scott Morrison
McCormack was appointed as temporary host of Triple J's news program Hack on 14 May 2021 during regular host Avani Dias' absence while working on Four Corners. Her hosting tenure spanned from 17 May until 23 July. Notably, on 22 July, she conducted an interview with Prime Minister Scott Morrison covering key topics such as the vaccine rollout, youth social security benefits (Youth Allowance), and climate change policies. Beyond hosting duties, McCormack contributes as a reporter and social media producer for Hack, developing video documentaries, audio stories, written reports, and managing content across social platforms.
Awards and nominations
Australian Women in Music Awards
! Year ! Recipient ! Award ! Result |- | 2019 | Angela McCormack | Twitter Australia Music Journalist Award | Won
Walkley Awards
! Year ! Recipient ! Category ! Result |- | 2018 | Angela McCormack (with Karla Arnall and Philippa McDonald for Hack, ABC) | Radio/Audio News and Current Affairs | Shortlisted
References
Further reading
- Interview with Ange McCormack on ABC triple j Hack by the Prime Minister of Australia, dated 22 July 2021 – Conversation with Australia's 30th Prime Minister, Scott Morrison
External links
- Official website
- Profile at ABC News
- Collection of articles by Ange McCormack on Muck Rack