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Kate Collins Master of Ceremonies (MC): 19 Years at Nine News Adelaide
Kate Collins Master of Ceremonies (MC) bookings bring a familiar and trusted broadcasting voice to the stage. Born and raised in South Australia, Kate spent 19 years with the Nine Network, joining as a general reporter in 2006. She became a weekend fill-in presenter the following year. In 2011, she succeeded veteran newsreader Rob Kelvin as the main presenter of Nine News Adelaide, going on to anchor the bulletin for well over a decade. Since 2026, Kate has continued her broadcasting career as part of the FIVEaa Breakfast news reading team.
Kate also hosted the Adelaide edition of A Current Affair until the program was discontinued. Her steady, warm delivery made her a familiar face to South Australian audiences for nearly two decades. Before her television career, Kate studied media at the University of Adelaide and journalism at the University of South Australia. She also worked as a weekend newsreader for Austereo Radio while completing her studies.
A Trusted MC for Corporate and Community Events
Kate is an accomplished Master of Ceremonies and a regular presence at profile events across Adelaide. She has hosted a wide range of corporate and community occasions, including major public events like the Adelaide Christmas Pageant. Her professionalism and warmth translate seamlessly from the news desk to the stage. Past clients have praised her attention to detail and her ability to make guests feel genuinely welcome, from awards nights to industry association functions and member celebrations.
Kate is known for paying close attention to detail and putting guests at ease. This holds true whether she is presenting an evening bulletin or hosting a room full of guests at a conference. Consequently, organisations that book Kate Collins Master of Ceremonies (MC) can expect a vibrant, charismatic host who leaves a lasting impression on every audience. Read more about Kate on Wikipedia, or browse other MC and entertainer speakers.
