Helen Dalley

Helen Dalley is a Walkley Award-winning television journalist, presenter and interviewer whose distinguished media career spans more than three decades. Highly respected for her insight, credibility and warmth, Helen has been a trusted voice across Australian news, business, politics and current affairs.

Helen spent 20 years at the Nine Network, where she became one of the country’s most recognisable broadcasters. She served as a senior reporter and alternate host on the acclaimed Sunday program for 16 years, was a founding member of Business Sunday, and also hosted A Current Affair – Summer Edition. During her tenure she interviewed CEOs, economists, and leading politicians, providing clear, intelligent coverage of the economy, federal budgets, and major national issues.

After an outstanding career at Nine, Helen joined Sky News Australia, Sky News Business and APAC, where she spent 11 years as a presenter and host across politics, business, economics and news. She fronted several flagship programs, including Late Agenda with Helen Dalley, The Dalley Edition, News Now, Trading Day, and Business View, and co-hosted Mundine Means Business. She also anchored federal election broadcasts from the Tally Room in Canberra and hosted Sky News Business Channel’s Federal Budget coverage for multiple years.

Throughout her career, Helen has interviewed a remarkable array of national and international figures—from Australian Prime Ministers and global political leaders to major corporate decision-makers, thought leaders, and celebrities. Her interviews have included everyone from former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to ordinary Australians facing extraordinary circumstances.

Helen’s work has been recognised with numerous industry accolades. She won the Walkley Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism in 1999, the United Nations Media Peace Award for her groundbreaking 1994 story on the Mabo native title case, and the Human Rights Award for Television in 1998 for her report on the crisis of Aboriginal domestic violence and alcohol abuse.

Beyond journalism, Helen is a sought-after facilitator, keynote speaker and MC, known for her professionalism, depth of knowledge and ability to engage audiences of all backgrounds. She has worked with a wide range of public and private sector clients including Telstra, the Business Council of Australia, the University of Sydney, the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the ATO, major banks and financial institutions, the Grains Industry, and the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.

Helen also contributes to community and health organisations. She is Patron of Osteoporosis Australia and a Governor of the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Company Directors’ Course.

With an exceptional track record in storytelling, interviewing, and hosting, Helen Dalley continues to bring intelligence, integrity and impact to every stage, screen and event.