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Elspeth Hussey

News Presenter, Columnist, MC & Host  ·  Adelaide

Elspeth
Hussey

7NEWS Presenter. The Advertiser's SA Weekend Columnist, MC and Ambassador.

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In brief

"Elspeth is always meticulously prepared which brings out the best from our speakers and panellists. She adds value to the MC role by doing her homework."

Andrew Kay, CEO, South Australian Business Chamber
15

Years in SA Media

150+

Events Hosted

Television

Elspeth is a Presenter and Reporter for 7NEWS Adelaide. She's anchored morning, afternoon and evening bulletins for the past decade and spent even longer reporting in the field, covering everything from crime, sport and politics, to natural disasters and Royal visits.

MC & Host

Elspeth has hosted awards nights, gala dinners, charity fundraisers, fashion parades, sporting functions, business panels and product launches. As a facilitator, Elspeth thrives on interviews and panel discussions.

Columnist

Elspeth is a columnist for The Advertiser's SA Weekend, writing on topics ranging from motherhood to the experiences and everyday realities shaping women's lives.

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Elspeth Hussey's column in The Advertiser's SA Weekend
Elspeth Hussey at home
Elspeth Hussey hosting Fashions on the Field
Elspeth Hussey at the 7NEWS studio

7NEWS Studio

Elspeth Hussey

Corporate Gala Dinner

2023

Elspeth Hussey moderating a Business SA panel
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Elspeth Hussey at home
Elspeth Hussey hosting the Gather Round official function
Elspeth Hussey interviewing Adelaide Football Club players
Elspeth Hussey hosting the Public Education Awards
Elspeth Hussey

Trusted by

AFL Adelaide Football Club South Australian Business Chamber The Adelaide Festival Department of Health Department of Education Jodi Lee Foundation

Testimonials

What clients
are saying

As our Charity Ambassador, Elspeth continues to look for new ways to add value and connect people to our cause. Elspeth has an incredible ability to communicate authentically with a diverse audience. We are proud to have Elspeth engaging with donors, supporting campaigns and representing our organisation publicly.

Verity Gobbett

CEO, Women's and Children's Hospital Foundation

Elspeth is always engaging, well prepared and professional, and she is easy to work with. It's why we have confidence in her ability to host various Club events.

Tim Silvers

CEO, Adelaide Football Club

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About

About
Elspeth

I have a Bachelor of Media from the University of Adelaide, a Masters in Journalism from RMIT and started my career in Port Augusta in 2012.

I've spent the past 13 years at Channel 7 Adelaide, as a reporter, producer and presenter. I currently present the Afternoon News at 4pm, regularly fill in on the Weekend 6pm bulletin and have a permanent column in The Advertiser's SA Weekend Magazine.

Away from news, I host and moderate events, from business and leadership forums to charity lunches, panel discussions and live conversations with some of Australia's most interesting people. I love the energy of a live audience, but what I enjoy most is a good conversation - and panel discussion.

I'm passionate about South Australia - its people, achievements, sporting prowess and exciting future. I love footy, running, cooking and reading (my husband owns a bookshop, which helps).

My most important role is being mum to Monty and Daphne. Life is busy with two under two but we make it work and try to embrace the chaos.

Elspeth Hussey at the stadium

Event types

Corporate Awards→
Gala Dinners→
Fashion & Brand Events→
Sports & AFL→
Panel Facilitation→
Charity & Community→

Reads the room

Every event has its own energy. Elspeth adapts tone, pace and content in real time — keeping audiences engaged without ever losing control of the room.

Arrives prepared

She does the homework. From briefing speakers in advance to understanding the audience profile, Elspeth brings structure that keeps the whole event running smoothly.

Credibility that transfers

A decade on South Australian television means audiences already trust her. That credibility carries into every room she walks into.

Never over-scripts

Scripted MCs sound scripted. Her preparation means she can stay warm and spontaneous on the night, while still hitting every brief.

Handles the unexpected

Years of live news broadcasting means she's unflappable. Technical hiccups, running sheets that change, speakers who run long — she handles it all without the audience ever noticing.

Easy to work with

From the first briefing call to the last thank-you, Elspeth is communicative, professional and low-maintenance — which is exactly what event organisers need.

Elspeth Hussey's column in The Advertiser's SA Weekend

The Advertiser

A regular column in SA Weekend on motherhood and the everyday realities shaping women's lives.

Read Elspeth's columns →
Elspeth Hussey presenting

7NEWS Adelaide

"A decade of trusted reporting - from elections to AFL Grand Finals and Royal visits, Elspeth is an accomplished and versatile reporter and trusted presenter."

Elspeth Hussey hosting the Gather Round official function
Yes. Elspeth is available for events interstate with appropriate lead time. Travel and accommodation costs are quoted separately.
Elspeth will request a briefing document or call to understand the event structure, audience, tone and key speakers. She prepares her own notes and will contact speakers directly where appropriate.
Major events (galas, awards nights, large conferences) book 3–6 months out. For smaller events, 4–6 weeks is usually sufficient — but reach out as early as possible to secure the date.
Corporate awards, gala dinners, AFL and sporting events, fashion and brand launches, panel facilitation, charity galas and community events. See the full list in the About section.
Elspeth will work from your run sheet and can help refine the structure. She works in a natural, conversational style — guided by preparation rather than a word-for-word script.

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