Sharyn Ghidella

Journalist, Television Presenter, MC & Host

Sharyn Ghidella is a veteran journalist, award-winning news anchor and trusted event host/MC. With 30+ years of experience covering major national and international events, she brings credibility, insight and poise to every stage, inspiring audiences with professionalism, integrity and engagement.

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Sharyn Ghidella is a respected news anchor, journalist and versatile presenter, as well as a highly regarded host and MC for corporate and charity events across Australia. Currently fronting Queensland’s 10 News First, she has more than 30 years’ experience in media, including reporting, producing and presenting, and is well remembered as the face of Qantas Inflight News for many years.

Sharyn has anchored coverage of major national and international events, including the Iraq War, Cyclone Larry, Brisbane flooding, Royal Tours, Commonwealth Games, high-profile trials, and Steve Irwin’s memorial. Her career spans morning television, hard news, and live event broadcasting, underpinned by her journalism and public relations degree with Distinction from Queensland University of Technology.

In addition to her media work, Sharyn is a committed philanthropist and ambassador. She serves on the Board of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Foundation and champions causes including the Allison Baden-Clay Foundation, the Kokoda Track Foundation, Variety, Humpty Dumpty Foundation, Queensland Firebirds and Community Access Respite Services. Her professionalism, experience and empathetic presence make her a trusted and engaging MC for events of all kinds.

Your energetic manner was appreciated and enjoyed, not only by the committee members but all who attended the diner, and especially our 2016 inductees. Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Governing Committee
Thank you for the wonderful job you did MC’ing Lynne’s lunch today. You are a wonderful, giving MC and we are very proud to have an association with you. The event was the most successful ever, the girls being delighted that we raised over $60,000 on the day. Icon Cancer Care
A big thank you for helping to make today such a big success – you were fantastic and had the audience eating out of your hand. It was a difficult subject but you managed the sensitivities so professionally.. the positive feedback and praises we have received have been numerous. The Tax Institute