Melanie Symons

With over twenty years of continuous television presence headlining many of Australia’s highest rating programs Melanie has cemented herself as one of our country’s most loved and longest serving media personalities.

In addition to presenting over 300 stories for popular travel program Sydney Weekender Mel’s television credits include hosting over a decade of national children’s TV – Totally Wild and Saturday Disney along with presenting lifestyle shows – Ground Force, Australia’s Best Backyards, How Does Your Garden Grow and Great Summer Ideas for the Seven Network.

Melanie has served as a reporter for the Weather Channel as well as being called upon to co-host Wheel of Fortune and front regular Sunrise and The Morning Show segments.Mel’s diverse off screen accomplishments include producing Queensland Weekender, Creek to Coast and the Great South East, jumping into the hot seat to host breakfast radio for WS and Sea FM, twice being named in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World, leading performances for Australian and US troops in Afghanistan, reporting for 7’s sports coverage of the Melbourne Cup, acting as MC for the Wallabies Rugby tour and partnering with National Parks and Wildlife to promote Australia’s natural beauty.