Ross is a seasoned investigative journalist with a career spanning more than 30 years. His work has been featured in high-profile outlets like The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC TV’s Four Corners, Nine Network’s Sunday program, 60 Minutes, and Seven Network’s Sunday Night.
Ross Coulthart’s Awards & Recognition
- Bagged the Walkley Award five times, including the prestigious Gold Walkley
- Scored a Logie for best public affairs TV reporting
- Took home a New York Film Festival Gold Medal for international investigative journalism
- Books & Publications
Coulthart Penned 5 Best-selling Books
- DEAD MAN RUNNING and ABOVE THE LAW, which dig into organized crime among outlaw motorcycle gangs (co-authored with Duncan McNab)
- Historical works like THE LOST DIGGERS and THE LOST TOMMIES, which unravel a treasure trove of forgotten WW1 photos of Australian and Allied soldiers
- Authored a biography on Australia’s First World War official historian, CHARLES BEAN – IF PEOPLE REALLY KNEW, that snagged the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Australian History in 2015
Ross and His UFO Endeavors
Not everything in Ross’ illustrious career smells like roses. In 2014, Coulthart worked as chief investigations reporter for Channel 7’s Sunday Night news program but resigned after being involved in “a newsroom brawl”.
Ha! Well, we’re glad to have him anyway.
After an already illustrious career in journalism, Ross pivoted towards UFO research and reporting. His work has been both celebrated and critiqued, making him a polarizing figure in the field.
Coulthart’s Recent Projects
- Starred in a 2021 TV series for Seven News called “The UFO Phenomenon,” aiming to disclose new evidence and government insights on UFOs
- Authored the UFO-themed book “In Plain Sight: An Investigation into UFOs and Impossible Science” in 2021, though it received mixed reviews
- Kicked off a UFOlogy podcast, “Need to Know,” with co-host Bryce Zabel in 2022
- Gained attention in June 2023 for an interview on NewsNation where he and David Grusch made bold claims about the U.S. government’s secret UFO program
Controversies & Criticism
The Media Watch program was openly skeptical, claiming Ross was on a “crusade” without substantial evidence
Jason Colavito’s review of “In Plain Sight” was less than flattering, accusing Ross of cashing in on public UFO interest, much like other enthusiasts such as Leslie Kean and George Knapp. In my opinion, all of these are fantastic reporters and writers. It sounds like Colavito doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
An interview with Ross by Andy from That UFO Podcast on YouTube where Ross talks about hearing from multiple sources, including David Grusch that aliens have killed and mutilated humans in some cases.