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Melody Horrill

Journalist, Broadcaster, Environmental Advocate & Author

Melody is an award-winning journalist, environmental advocate, and author. She inspires audiences with stories of resilience, hope, and connection to nature, sharing her experiences surviving domestic violence and championing the protection of dolphins, whales, and communities at risk.

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Melody is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, environmental advocate, and author whose career spans more than two decades across television, radio, and international media. Born in England and raised in Cornwall, she emigrated to Australia in the late 1970s and has since become a trusted voice in science, environment, and nature reporting, working with the ABC, Channel 9, Network 10, Network 7, and CNN’s International World Report. She is an honorary member of CNN’s International Professional Program.

Melody has won numerous accolades for her journalism, including the Better Hearing Australia Award for Best Presenter and the Archbishop’s Award for Outstanding Journalism, and was runner-up in the Australian Voiceless Awards recognising excellence in animal welfare reporting. She has also presented nightly weather reports and worked extensively in radio with Melbourne’s 3AW.

In addition to media, Melody served as Media and Communication Manager for the Australian Government’s Bureau of Meteorology, where her work during the 2019–2020 Victorian Bushfires earned her an Australia Day Merit Award for community service.

Melody’s experiences with extreme domestic violence inspired her memoir, highlighting her journey to resilience, strength, and hope through connection with nature — most notably a wild, injured, solitary dolphin named Jock. She continues to advocate for marine life and survivors of domestic violence, including submitting recommendations to a South Australian Parliamentary enquiry into unexplained dolphin deaths in the Port River. In recognition of her work, two South Australian dolphins have been named in her honour.

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  • Resilience and hope
  • The power of sharing inspiring stories through ‘lived life’ experiences
  • Healing from childhood trauma/overcoming hardship
  • Connecting with animals and the natural world
  • Dolphins and the marine environment
  • Effective media engagement
Melody is a humble and down to earth woman. Her ability to engage an audience with her life story of tragedy to triumph is exceptional. Her positive attitude to life is inspiring. She is a very relatable person, and this shines through in her speaking, being able to hold the audience’s attention with a message of hope and resilience. Melody comes highly recommended as a professional speaker and media personality who is sure to not only draw a crowd to an event but keep them raving for a long time afterwards. SOL Results Training/Board Treasurer ‘The Reily Foundation’
Melody’s story is compelling enough to hold the audience’s attention, but she matches it with her public speaking skills. Her passion for her subject and the professionalism of her approach. She speaks as well as she writes – she is lively, energetic and engaging. Natural Hazards Consulting
Melody has many years of TV presentation experience – her confidence and skills are just what people can relate to. She is credible. Melody can tailor her message to suit any audience and her message is about hope and resilience, what better message is there? Austalk Promotions
Melody has a real presence about her. She’s a great communicator, has a big personality and commands attention in the room. SA Police
In my 4th year at the club, you were the best MC we have had. You turned the pre match (ANZAC day) function into a warm, relaxed and friendly environment. CEO Port Adelaide Football Club
I highly recommend Melody Horrill as a guest speaker. Her memoir, "A Dolphin Called Jock," showcases her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity through her bond with a wild dolphin. Melody's humility, relatability, and positive outlook shine through in her thoughtful presentation, making her an outstanding choice to inspire and connect with any audience, as she did with our recent SA Leaders Celebrating Women in Business Luncheon. Melody is a wonderful human being, when you meet her you'll connect like a good friend that you've known forever. Your audience will feel her genuine desire to change the world around her. South Australian Leaders
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