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| name = Helen Dalley
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| occupation = TV journalist, reporter and presenter, former magazine journalist
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'''Helen Dalley''' (born 1957) is an Australian journalist, who formerly worked for [[Kerry Packer]]'s [[Publishing and Broadcasting Limited]] (PBL) [[News media|media]] stable.
'''Helen Dalley''' (born 1957) is an Australian journalist, who formerly worked for [[Kerry Packer]]'s [[Publishing and Broadcasting Limited]] (PBL) [[News media|media]] stable.


Dalley is best known for her work on the [[Nine Network]] television programs ''[[Sunday (Australian TV program)|Sunday]]'', ''[[Today (Australian TV program)|Today]]'' and ''[[A Current Affair]]''.
Dalley is best known for her work on the [[Nine Network]] television programs ''[[Sunday (Australian TV program)|Sunday]]'', ''[[Today (1982 TV program)|Today]]'' and ''[[A Current Affair (Australian TV series)|A Current Affair]]''. She has also been a news presenter on [[Sky News Australia]].<ref name="newsnow" />


==Education==
She is currently news presenter of ''News Now with Helen Dalley'' on [[Sky News Australia]].<ref name="newsnow"/>


==Career==
Dalley graduated from the [[University of Sydney]] with an Arts [[bachelor degree|degree]] with Honours in [[French language|French]].
Dalley graduated from the [[University of Sydney]] with an Arts [[bachelor degree|degree]] with Honours in [[French language|French]].


==Print media==
She began her career in the print media. In 1979 she began writing freelance articles, including feature stories on sport for the now-defunct weekly newspaper, the ''National Times''.
She began her career in the print media. In 1979 she began writing freelance articles, including feature stories on sport for the now-defunct weekly newspaper, the ''National Times''.


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While overseas, Dalley completed a brief, intensive business journalism course at [[Columbia University]] before returning to Australia in 1983. Immediately prior to joining ''Business Sunday'', she spent three years with Packer's ''Australian Business'' magazine.
While overseas, Dalley completed a brief, intensive business journalism course at [[Columbia University]] before returning to Australia in 1983. Immediately prior to joining ''Business Sunday'', she spent three years with Packer's ''Australian Business'' magazine.


==Television journalism==
In 1986, Dalley became a reporter for the [[Nine Network]]'s ''Business Sunday'', and in 1989 she joined the regular ''[[Sunday (Australian TV program)|Sunday]]'' program. At various times she has hosted a range of [[Nine Network]] shows including ''[[Sunday (Australian TV program)|Sunday]]'', ''[[Today (Australian TV program)|Today]]'', ''[[A Current Affair]]'' and ''[[Today (Australian TV program)|Today on Sunday]]''. Dalley was a reporter for ''[[Sunday (Australian TV program)|Sunday]]'', and occasional host if [[Jana Wendt]] was unavailable. She also worked on Nine's Federal Election coverages.
In 1986, Dalley became a reporter for the [[Nine Network]]'s ''Business Sunday'', and in 1989 she joined the regular ''[[Sunday (Australian TV program)|Sunday]]'' program. At various times she has hosted a range of [[Nine Network]] shows including ''[[Sunday (Australian TV program)|Sunday]]'', ''[[Today (1982 TV program)|Today]]'', ''[[A Current Affair (Australian TV series)|A Current Affair]]'' and ''[[Today (1982 TV program)|Today on Sunday]]''. Dalley was a reporter for ''[[Sunday (Australian TV program)|Sunday]]'', and occasional host if [[Jana Wendt]] was unavailable. She also worked on Nine's Federal Election coverages.

In 2007, Dalley joined [[Sky News Australia]], where she was involved in the expansion of its business programming, as a presenter on the [[Sky News Business Channel]]. She also co-hosted Sky News' coverage of the [[2007 Australian Federal Election]], 2008 Federal Budget night coverage and [[2010 Australian Federal Election]].


In February 2012, Dalley began presenting ''National News Sunday'' on [[Sky News Australia]].{{citation needed|date=May 2016}} Dalley also presented the two-hour program ''News Now with Helen Dalley'' on weekday mornings.<ref name="newsnow">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/05/sky-news-election-channel-guide.html|title=SKY News election channel: guide|date=9 May 2016|first=David|last=Knox|work=TV Tonight|url-status=live|archive-date=9 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509011004/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/05/sky-news-election-channel-guide.html}}</ref>
Dalley now works for [[Sky News Australia]], spearheading an expansion of its business programming, as a Presenter on the Sky News Business Channel. She also co-hosted Sky News' coverage of the [[2007 Australian Federal Election]], 2008 Federal Budget night coverage and [[2010 Australian Federal Election]].


In August 2018, Dalley announced her resignation from Sky News Australia after 11 years to pursue new challenges.
In February 2012, Dalley began presenting ''National News Sunday'' on [[Sky News Australia]].{{citation needed|date=May 2016}} As of May 2016, Dalley presents the two hour program ''News Now with Helen Dalley'' on weekday mornings.<ref name="newsnow">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/05/sky-news-election-channel-guide.html|title=SKY News election channel: guide|date=9 May 2016|first=David|last=Knox|work=TV Tonight|dead-url=no|archivedate=9 May 2016|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20160509011004/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/05/sky-news-election-channel-guide.html}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
In 1994, Dalley won the [[United Nations]] Media Peace Award, for her coverage of the [[Eddie Mabo]] story. She received a Media Peace Award commendation in 2002 for a story on [[refugee]] children.
In 1994, Dalley won the [[United Nations]] [[Media Peace Award]], for her coverage of the [[Eddie Mabo]] story.{{Citation needed|date=February 2019}} She received a Media Peace Award commendation in 2002 for a story on [[refugee]] children.{{Citation needed|date=February 2019}}


In 1996, she won the Michael Daley Award for Excellence in Science and Technology Journalism, for a story on the [[information superhighway]]. In 1999, Dalley won a [[Walkley Awards|Walkley Award]], one of the most prestigious Australian awards for journalism. The judges commended her on her versatility, and for the wide range of stories she has covered.
In 1996, she won the Michael Daley Award for Excellence in Science and Technology Journalism, for a story on the [[information superhighway]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2019}} In 1999, Dalley won a [[Walkley Awards|Walkley Award]]. The judges commended her on her versatility, and for the wide range of stories she has covered.{{Citation needed|date=February 2019}}


==References==
==References==
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* {{cite web | title=Personalities: Helen Dalley | work=Ninemsn | url= http://sunday.ninemsn.com.au/sunday/personalities/helendalley.asp | accessdate=2 June 2005 }}
* {{cite web|title=Personalities: Helen Dalley |work=Ninemsn |url=http://sunday.ninemsn.com.au/sunday/personalities/helendalley.asp |access-date=2 June 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050713010536/http://sunday.ninemsn.com.au/sunday/personalities/HelenDalley.asp |archive-date=13 July 2005 }}


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Latest revision as of 09:49, 15 March 2024

Helen Dalley
Born1957 (age 66–67)
BildungUniversity of Sydney
Columbia University
Occupation(s)TV journalist, reporter and presenter, former magazine journalist
Employer(s)Nine Network, former Sky News Australia, Publishing and Broadcasting Limited

Helen Dalley (born 1957) is an Australian journalist, who formerly worked for Kerry Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL) media stable.

Dalley is best known for her work on the Nine Network television programs Sunday, Today and A Current Affair. She has also been a news presenter on Sky News Australia.[1]

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Dalley graduated from the University of Sydney with an Arts degree with Honours in French.

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She began her career in the print media. In 1979 she began writing freelance articles, including feature stories on sport for the now-defunct weekly newspaper, the National Times.

A couple of years later she took a job with The Australian Women's Weekly, and Australian Consolidated Press soon sent her to New York. She stayed there for two years, writing for the Weekly, Cleo and Australian Business.

While overseas, Dalley completed a brief, intensive business journalism course at Columbia University before returning to Australia in 1983. Immediately prior to joining Business Sunday, she spent three years with Packer's Australian Business magazine.

Television journalism

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In 1986, Dalley became a reporter for the Nine Network's Business Sunday, and in 1989 she joined the regular Sunday program. At various times she has hosted a range of Nine Network shows including Sunday, Today, A Current Affair and Today on Sunday. Dalley was a reporter for Sunday, and occasional host if Jana Wendt was unavailable. She also worked on Nine's Federal Election coverages.

In 2007, Dalley joined Sky News Australia, where she was involved in the expansion of its business programming, as a presenter on the Sky News Business Channel. She also co-hosted Sky News' coverage of the 2007 Australian Federal Election, 2008 Federal Budget night coverage and 2010 Australian Federal Election.

In February 2012, Dalley began presenting National News Sunday on Sky News Australia.[citation needed] Dalley also presented the two-hour program News Now with Helen Dalley on weekday mornings.[1]

In August 2018, Dalley announced her resignation from Sky News Australia after 11 years to pursue new challenges.

Awards

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In 1994, Dalley won the United Nations Media Peace Award, for her coverage of the Eddie Mabo story.[citation needed] She received a Media Peace Award commendation in 2002 for a story on refugee children.[citation needed]

In 1996, she won the Michael Daley Award for Excellence in Science and Technology Journalism, for a story on the information superhighway.[citation needed] In 1999, Dalley won a Walkley Award. The judges commended her on her versatility, and for the wide range of stories she has covered.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b Knox, David (9 May 2016). "SKY News election channel: guide". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 9 May 2016.