about me

I’m an international award-winning journalist and documentary maker with more than 35 years experience in television, radio, print, on-line and social media.

My home and office is a nine-acre property in the beautiful and productive Adelaide Hills, South Australia.

I’ve hosted my own radio program in a Californian ski resort, been a TV news reporter and presenter, and a current affairs journalist for The 7:30 Report.

But the job of a lifetime was the 25 years spent with the ABC’s national television program, Landline. A camera crew and I travelled across Australia and the world - researching, producing and presenting stories vital to rural and regional communities.

Through Prue Adams Media, I’m continuing to tell stories using audio, video and the written word.

And my many years of presentation experience are being put to good use as a conference MC, moderator and public speaker.

awards

• World’s Best Agricultural Journalist, IFAJ -2016

• Rural Journalist of the Year, Rural Media SA - 1997, 2008, 2015

• Best TV Presenter/Reporter, SA Media Awards - 2012

• Journalist of the Year, SA Press Club - 2011

• Eureka Science Journalism finalist - 2004

• Bronze Prize, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards - 1996

Check out some of my MC gigs, TV stories and on-the-road adventures

“Prue is one of those rare story-tellers who is not only professional and engaging, but also tenacious in her research, making her an absolute delight to work with… I had the privilege of working with Prue for a Landline feature story, and then the pleasure of sharing the stage with her at a charity lunch she donated her time and expertise for.”

Brianna Casey - CEO, Foodbank Australia

“Prue’s capacity to engage with the community, analyse an issue, condense and convey it simply and accurately has been insightful and much appreciated.”

Andreas Clark - (former) CEO, Wine Australia

“We use Prue (to host) our Regional Showcase Awards and her ability to engage with the audience lies in her very warm personality and the research she puts into the event. She really connects and that helps improve the experience of our events. Above all, Prue is a delight to work with.”

Paul Hamra - Managing Director, Solstice Media

“Prue Adams was a fantastic MC for the PIEF Conference in both 2022 (Brisbane) and 2023 (Adelaide). She researched the subject material, provided interesting commentary and was engaging as a conference MC.”

Shane Hogan - BIE Creative, Event Manager

“Working with Prue as our Master of Ceremonies was an absolute delight. Not only did Prue keep the audience engaged throughout the conference, but her vibrant energy and collaborative spirit made her an absolute pleasure to work with behind the scenes.”

Noel Lyons - CEO, Personal Injury Education Foundation

“Prue is a highly skilled film maker and broadcaster who loves her work and that shows in the finished product. She engages deeply with people involved, executes the story elements in a professional manner and writes with clarity.”

Cathie Schnitzerling - Executive Producer, Landline ABC-TV