Nine News reporter Chris O’Keefe nominated for 2016 Walkley Award
Nine News NSW State Politics reporter Chris O’Keefe has been nominated for a 2016 Walkley Award for his work uncovering a heartbreaking mix-up at Bankstown Hospital which led to the death of a newborn baby boy.
O’Keefe revealed John Ghanem tragically died after he was accidentally administered nitrous oxide instead of oxygen through an incorrectly installed machine in the hospital in July this year.
It was also revealed another child, a baby girl born in June, was also given the poison and was left with permanent brain damage.
Read more: Baby dies and another left critical in oxygen mistake at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
O’Keefe worked tirelessly to uncover the grave errors and to speak exclusively to the Ghanem family at the centre of the horrific incident.
This year marks the 61st annual Walkley Awards which recognises excellence in journalism in Australia.
The winners will be announced on December 2.
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