Dr Chris Willems
Chris has an extensive and uniquely diverse career in television, theatre, music, corporate communication and tertiary education. Chris's stage career extends 'from the outback to the Opera House'; while his television career includes BBC, ABC, SBS and commercial networks, as well as international multi award-winning independent production.
Chris specialises in the movement and non-verbal aspects of television presenting.
Fiona Deadman
Fiona has 25 years in the television industry. Her early career was spent as a journalist/ producer in the Channel Seven Brisbane newsroom and after a stint covering international sporting events in the UK, she returned to Queensland and lifestyle television.
In the past decade she has been at the helm of shows including 'Brownie's Coastwatch', 'Creek to Coast', 'Queensland Weekender', and she currently produces Channel Seven's very popular 'The Great South East' program.
Fiona also has extensive experience in documentary-making and live television.
Narelle Ryan
Narelle has been a well known hair and make-up artist for the past 19 years. Starting her career in the television industry with work experience at Channel 7 Narelle proved her ability and gained regular freelance work after only 3 months.
Narelle continued with Channel 7 for 8 years and secured the role as head of the makeup department before leaving in 1998 to pursue further roles. She continued to work for the ABC, Channel 10 and Channel 9 as well as a training director at one of Brisbane's most prominent makeup academies. Narelle's resume also includes fashion and lifestyle photo shoots for popular magazines, TV commercials and in regular celebrity demand for her skills.
In 2010 Narelle continues to work at Channel 9 whilst also heading the makeup department for Opera Queensland where she has been asked back for her third season.
Damien Anthony Rossi
Damien Anthony Rossi has been a Casting Director in both the USA and Australia for nearly 20 years. In 1995 he established Rossi Casting Group in Milton, which became Brisbane's busiest casting company for Film, Television and TV Commercials. Many now famous faces have come through his casting studios including Logie-winner Natalie Blair, Mike Goldman, Miranda Kerr, Natalie Gruzlewski and The Veronicas. From 2002 to 2004 Damien was a Presenter on Channel 7's FMV TV, an entertainment news and review program, and in 2006 he hosted the lifestyle series Prestige Living for the Southern Cross Ten network.
Damien has an Entertainment & Celebrity News column every week in The Sunday Mail newspaper and currently operates as a freelance Casting Director while continuing to work as a TV Presenter and Entertainment Reporter.
Jillian Whiting
Jillian is one of the state's most recognisable faces, thanks to a long and successful career on Queensland television, beginning at Channel Seven Brisbane in 1992.
She's probably best known for her work with Channel Nine Queensland, presenting National Nine News from 1996, Gold Coast News and Extra.
A mother of 2 young daughters, Jillian's now juggling a family and freelance media career, reporting for the popular Channel Seven travel show, "Queensland Weekender",
She's also a regular columnist for "The Courier Mail", and contributes weekly to Michael Smith's drive show on radio 4BC.
Throughout her 19 year career in the Queensland media, Jillian has also fronted numerous documentaries, presented National news bulletins, live television interviews, and hosted numerous charity events and corporate functions.
Carole Horne
Carole began her broadcast journalism career as a 19 year old cadet and, during the 1980's, rose through the ranks at Channel 7 News Brisbane to become a senior reporter and bulletin producer.
She was later appointed as the first full-time female producer to Channel 7 Sydney's news production desk. Returning to Brisbane in the 1990's, Carole won the Michael Daley Science & Technology National Award for Best Broadcast Media report. During her career, Carole covered a broad range of stories including major news events like the Fitzgerald Inquiry, Papal and Royal visits; and natural disasters like cyclones, bushfires and floods.
Carole worked in London during 1997, as part of the production team involved in the Seven Network's coverage of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. She currently works as a segment producer and writer for Channel 7's local programs, The Great South East, Queensland Weekender and Creek to Coast.
Alison Triffett
Alison Triffett knows the power of making a great first impression. As founder and director of Style Counsel, Alison uses her personal stylist skills and savvy to help numerous private clients (men, women and teenagers); celebrities; photographers and the media.
Alison is also in demand by individuals, schools and corporations for her Style Workshops in which she imparts the skills and tools needed to express personal style, build self-confidence and present a positive and polished image.
Alison prides herself on 'styling the person', not just the fashion, from the inside out. Her media work includes appearances on Channel 7's The Great South East as well as styling presenters for Channel 9's The Shak, Extra and Nine News.
Read more about Alison on her website: www.stylecounselonline.com.au and her blog: http://alisontriffettstylecounsel.wordpress.com