MC & Host · Adelaide
Elspeth
Hussey
7NEWS Presenter. The Advertiser columnist. Corporate MC for events across South Australia and beyond.
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MC & Host · Adelaide
7NEWS Presenter. The Advertiser columnist. Corporate MC for events across South Australia and beyond.
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"From black tie dinners to AFL game days, Elspeth brings the kind of presence that makes rooms pay attention."
Years in SA Media
Events Hosted
Audience Members
Television
Presenter and reporter for 7NEWS, Adelaide's highest-rating news service. Weekend early edition anchor with more than a decade in the field - natural disasters, Royal visits, breaking news.
Corporate MC
Awards nights, gala dinners, fashion parades and product launches. Elspeth reads a room and adapts accordingly - sharp, warm, and always prepared.
AFL & Sport
Game day host for the Adelaide Football Club's AFLW team. A trusted face for AFL events and one of South Australia's most recognisable sports media personalities.
Showreel
See Elspeth in action
Gallery
SA Business Chamber Awards
2024
Adelaide Football Club AFLW
2024
Corporate Gala Dinner
2023
Fashion & Brand Event
2024
Charity Fundraiser
2023
The difference
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 makes the whole event feel effortless.
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 feel scripted. Elspeth uses preparation to unlock genuine presence — warm, spontaneous and always on 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.
About
Elspeth Hussey has spent her career at the centre of South Australian public life. As a presenter and reporter for 7NEWS and a columnist for The Advertiser, she has covered everything from state politics to natural disasters - with the credibility that comes from being present for all of it.
Away from the newsroom, she is one of Adelaide's most sought-after event hosts. She has MCed black tie dinners, industry awards, fashion parades, community galas and AFL game days - adapting her style to suit the occasion without losing the authority that makes her effective in every room.
She is the game day host for the Adelaide Football Club's AFLW team and a regular presence at AFL events across the state.
Event types
Press
The Advertiser
"One of South Australia's most recognised media voices — equally at home in a newsroom and on an event stage."
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7NEWS Adelaide
"A decade of trusted reporting — from breaking news to Royal visits, Hussey has covered it all."
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InDaily
"The go-to MC for South Australia's biggest nights — business, sport and culture."
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Testimonials
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 on the subject as well as the talent. Her genuine warmth and engaging approach have made her a favourite with our guests over the past few years.
Andrew Kay
CEO, South Australian Business Chamber
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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Enquiries
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