Hannah Moore named editor of NewsWire

Hannah Moore has been appointed Editor of NewsWire, News Corp Australia’s breaking news service, following an announcement from Mick Carroll, News Corp Australia’s Editor-in-Chief of Free News and Lifestyle Mastheads.

Moore joined NewsWire in 2020 and has been Deputy Editor since 2024. She has progressed through roles including reporter and chief of staff, and previously served as Acting Editor.

“The NewsWire prides itself on delivering fast, factual journalism, and over the past 18 months has enjoyed a strong period of growth in terms of clients and traffic performance,” Carroll said.

Mick Carroll

“Hannah will continue to steer the NewsWire onto greater success.”

Moore’s track record

Moore also spent a year at news.com.au as News Editor. She succeeds Davies, who is departing after what the company described as four successful years in the role.

NewsWire was established in 2020 and provides News Corp Australia’s internal mastheads and external clients with coverage including breaking news, politics, courts, and sport.

Moore said the role was a milestone in her career and pointed to the team’s pace and newsroom culture.

“It is a career highlight to now be able to lead the team, whose speed, skill and love of a good story is nothing short of inspiring,” Moore said.

“I look forward to seeing the team continue to lead on coverage of the nation's biggest stories, and grow into 2026.”

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