Colleen Egan

Colleen Egan is one of Australia’s most fearless investigative journalists, renowned for her unwavering commitment to justice and willingness to go to extraordinary lengths for the disempowered.

Based in Perth, Colleen was the first journalist to rigorously investigate the case of Andrew Mallard, wrongfully convicted in 1995 for the murder of jeweller Pamela Lawrence. Approached by the Mallard family in 1998, her relentless reporting exposed that his conviction was largely based on a forced confession, sparking an eight-year campaign that ultimately led to his release after 12 years in prison and a public apology from the WA Police Commissioner.

Her work for The Sunday Times—including the acclaimed story “An Innocent Man Walks Free”—earned her a Walkley Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism, as well as News Limited’s Sir Keith Murdoch Award for Journalism. Colleen also supported other investigative projects, including ABC’s Four Corners and the documentary Saving Andrew Mallard. Her book on the case, Murderer No More: Andrew Mallard and the Epic Fight that Proved his Innocence, was a finalist in the 2010 Walkley Book Awards.

Colleen first made national headlines in 2000 for her exclusive interviews with terrorist Jack Roche, and her career has taken her internationally, including covering trials at London’s Old Bailey. She currently serves as Assistant Editor of The West Australian.

A Walkley Award-winning journalist and highly sought-after speaker, Colleen delivers compelling presentations such as “Persevering to Achieve Results: An 8-Year Battle to Save a Man’s Life”, inspiring audiences with the power of perseverance, courage, and the impact of dogged, ethical reporting.