It was all about Fairfax Media at this year's Country Press SA Awards, held at the Novotel Barossa on Friday night, with three of the company's publications winning the three best newspaper categories.
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The audience was left shocked after The Recorder dethroned the Murray Valley Standard in the 2500-6000 catergory, a title the Murray Bridge publication has won for the last 10 years.
The Naracoorte Herald, also a Fairfax publication, placed second and was followed by the third-placed Murray Valley Standard.
A second shock followed with The Border Watch missing out on top spot in the 6000+ category, with the Port Lincoln Times being crowned best newspaper.
Best Newspaper (6000+): Port Lincoln Times, Fairfax Media
Best Newspaper (2500-6000): The Recorder (Port Pirie), Fairfax Media
Best Newspaper (under 2500): The Katherine Times, Fairfax Media
Best Advertisement (image and branding): The Bunyip
Best Advertisement (priced product): The Yorke Peninsula Country Times
Best Advertising Feature: Port Lincoln Times, Fairfax Media
Best Supplement: Yorke Peninsula Country Times
Best News Photo: The Border Watch
Best Sports Photo: The Courier
Best Front Page: The Courier
Editorial Writing: The South East Times
Excellence in Journalism: Genevieve Cooper, The Courier
Best Sports Story: The Plains Producer
Best Community Profile: The Barrier Daily Truth
Young Journalist of the Year: Murray Pioneer
Most Outstanding Advertising Representative: Murray Pioneer
Digital Initiative: The Border Watch
