Presenters Mel Symons

Mel Symons

Mel is a leading Australian TV presenter who starred in her first TV show at 15! Since then there has been no stopping her, hosting shows for the Australian market from the US, UAE, Japan, Singapore, Afghanistan and countless locations worldwide. Mel presents both Sydney Weekender and our sister show Weekender TV (QLD) and has a terrific relationship with viewers across the country through 30 years of hosting Network 7 and 10 programs! With two decades of travel television already under her belt Mel is an expert ambassador for tourism destinations and luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz. A much-loved children’s television host on iconic programs Totally Wild and Saturday Disney during the height of their popularity, Aussies have grown up with Mel in their living rooms.

Mel is the mother of a beautiful six-year-old girl Alexandra and when she isn’t on the move for work or play, she can usually be found at her place in Byron Bay where for fifteen years she has had great success interior styling and doing small renovations on properties for profit. Mel presented Logie nominated show Ground Force and Australia’s Best Backyards for 7 and is a qualified Interior Decorator.