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| Phillip Adams |
Australia’s Finest Media Figures and Intellectuals
Phillip Adams is truly a National Living Treasure. Scores of honours and awards lay testament to his immense contribution to Australian media, arts and social innovation, and he remains amongst this country’s most influential intellectuals. Phillip is a widely respected broadcaster, filmmaker, author, archaeologist, controversialist, social commentator and satirist who has been described as ‘the most remarkable broadcaster in the history of this country’ (Robert Manne, The Monthly). Thousands of the world’s most prominent people have met with Phillip’s microphone, and his radio shows beam to millions around the world. |
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| Bettina Arndt |
Sex Therapist & Journalist
Bettina came to prominence in the 70’s editing Forum, an adult sex education magazine. After the close of Forum in 1981 Bettina moved in to writing about broader social issues, particularly male-female relationships in The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Known for her controversial and bold statements, Bettina is often invited to participate on government committee’s and in radio interviews. She encourages lively debate and controversy. |
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| Tim Bailey |
Network Ten’s Weatherman
The box of beans weather man has become a household name for New South Wales viewers, delivering the day’s conditions and weekly forecast from locations around the State, in his trademark energetic style. Tim has built versatility in television and radio journalism, reporting on a wide range of topics and presenting and hosting a variety of shows including Totally Wild, The Big Breakfast and Good Morning Australia. |
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| Natalie Barr |
Presenter - Seven’s Sunrise
With several years of experience in the US radio scene, and awards recognising her work there, Natalie returned to Australia and joined the Seven team on the road. She covered many of television’s high-interest stories including the Sydney Olympics and September 11. Today, Natalie presents the news for Seven’s Sunrise program. An accomplished MC, Natalie’s versatility in the public eye is evident and sought after. |
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| Chris Bath |
Journalist, Seven News presenter
Channel Seven news presenter Chris Bath has followed a neat trajectory to become one of this country’s most recognised journalists, and garnered wide appeal from audiences nationwide. Her twenty year career spans radio and television; encompassing political interviewing, world and local news, and joined Seven’s host team in it’s coverage of the Sydney Olympics. Chris appears on Seven’s Sunrise in addition to her role with the network’s Late News, and has played cameo roles in a number of feature films and television programs. |
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| Natarsha Belling |
National News presenter
Natarsha has enjoyed a rapid ascent to her role as National News anchor with Network Ten, her obvious skill and dedication sought after before she had completed university. One of the most recognisable faces on the news desk, the presenter has covered some of the most breaking news stories, and is awarded for her ability in medical reporting. Natarsha is widely regarded for her combination of skill and credibility, ensuring her a very bright future. |
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| Stephanie Brantz |
Sports Journalist
A woman’s touch in what is traditionally a man’s world; Stephanie Brantz is one of a niche group of female sports journalists on the frontline of Australia’s most watched sports programs. Her delivery for Nightline, the National Nine News and the Sunday Show is just the tip of the iceberg in her portfolio of sports journalism. The self confessed sports nut has interviewed some of Australia’s and indeed the world’s most outstanding sportsmen and women including Socceroos stars Harry Kewell, Lucas Neill and Mark Schwarzer, and Shane Warne and Ian Thorpe. |
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| Mike Carlton |
Respected broadcaster and newspaper columnist
Fans of Mike’s sharp wit and satirical humour tune in to Sydney’s 2UE breakfast radio, and, until his departure from the Sydney Morning Herald, poured over his weekly column. He is one of Australia's best known in the business, leading a varied and colourful journalistic career that saw him reporting from the four corners of the globe. Author of best-selling satirical novel Off The Air, Mike’s controversial and entertaining style has won him some of the industry’s highest accolades. |
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| Helen Dalley |
Journalist and Interviewer
Helen Dalley’s check sheet reads like a who’s who of celebrities, world and current affairs. A highly respected journalist, Helen’s work features on 60 Minutes and A Current Affair, and includes coverage of the Iraq War and aftermath of the September 11 attacks. A senior business and finance reporter, Helen has built her success interviewing CEO’s, economists and politicians. Her finely tuned skill has put Helen at the table with Prime Ministers, movie stars and everyday people with extraordinary stories. |
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| Geraldine Doogue |
Respected journalist and television presenter
Award winning journalist and television presenter, Geraldine Doogue is perhaps best known for her host role on ABC TV’s social issues show Compass, and formerly with ABC radio program Life Matters. A recipient of the Churchill Fellowship for social and cultural reporting, Geraldine is also recognised with an Officer of the Order of Australia for services to the community and media. |
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| Melissa Doyle |
Seven’s Sunrise
Journalist, author, television presenter and ambassador for working mum’s, Melissa Doyle has become one of Australia’s best loved TV personalities. You’ll find her co-hosting Seven’s early morning Sunrise program alongside David Koch, or on popular nostalgia show Where Are They Now? The three time Silver Logie nominated presenter is also the author of a weekly column for the Sunday Herald Sun titled Balancing Act. |
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| Bianca Dye |
NOVA FM radio presenter
Since the day they opened for business, NOVA 96.9 radio has reaped the benefits of the rising star that is Bianca Dye. The outgoing personality has won the Best Music Personality Award in Australia three years running and is a regular on television shows Sunrise, Today, A Current Affair and Thank God You’re Here. Her adaptability to any media setting has made her an in-demand television guest and MC. |
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| Gerry Gannon |
Jounalist / Broadcaster / MC
Gerry Gannon is a specialist conference MC and panel facilitator. A former ABC Radio Current Affairs broadcaster he has facilitated over 150 conferences, conventions, workshops & seminars in the past five years. Gerry is also in demand as a corporate MC for awards nights and other special occasions. |
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| Robert Gottliebsen |
Founder – BRW magazine
Business guru Robert Gottliebsen has received two of journalism’s highest honours for his immense contribution to communicating and commenting on the business and finance sector. The founder of top selling magazines, BRW, Personal Investor and Shares, Robert also shares his considerable experience through television, radio, internet and The Australian newspaper. His wealth of knowledge has educated Australian’s for over 30 years. |
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| Pru Goward MP |
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Pru Goward, former Sex and Age Discrimination Commissioner and recipient of a Centenary Medal for services to journalism and women’s rights, is nominated as one of Australia’s top cultural and industrial relations influencers. Her speeches are published, she is author of A Business of Your Own, a study of success strategies for women in business, and has authored a biography of former Prime Minister, John Howard. Pru is described as an articulate and captivating presenter with a sharp intellect. |
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| Andrew Johns |
Rugby League's Greatest
Many would agree that Andrew, Triple Dally M winner, is the greatest player of his era. The highest points scorer in history was also the winner of Rugby League Magazines Golden Boot Award as the world’s No.1 player. Today he is a TV commentator, journalist, and skills coach as well as a strong advocate for people to understand the growing spread of depression and it’s ability to touch all walks of life. |
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| Jennifer Keyte |
Newsreader, presenter and journalist
Jennifer Keyte began her career in radio but it’s the move to television where Jennifer really hit her stride and she was soon presenting early morning program Good Morning Australia. Jennifer’s career has beamed her into lounge rooms with channels Seven, Nine and Ten, hosting shows such as Tonight Live with Steve Vizard, Nine’s Good Medicine and a series of one off and special programs. Jennifer is an accomplished journalist and presenter, MC and guest speaker. |
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| Mary Kostakidis |
Chief newsreader, SBS
Iconic SBS reporter and news presenter, Mary Kostakidis is highly regarded for her strengths in policy, linguistics, research and public administration. Responsible for the development of several SBS departments, Mary went on to anchor the prime time news, a position she has held for more than a decade. A respected moderator, Mary has facilitated numerous panel discussions for government and non-government organisations both locally and overseas. She is also an experienced MC known for her polished and professional address. |
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