Ron Reddingius - Executive Producer
Ron (DINGO) Reddingius is Executive Producer and manager of DINGO is Talent, a production company that started some 19 years ago as a talent management company. Now DINGO is Talent has evolved into a production company of good standing. A company that is regularly invited to produce TV commercials, Corporate Videos and quality Television Programs such as HOME in WA and several years ago, 'Have A Go TV'.
'Dingo', as he is affectionately known to industry friends, boasts over 39 years experience in the television industry in WA. Since 1969 he worked for Channel Seven Perth, the last 18 years as Commercial Production Manager/TV Commercials Producer within the 7 sales department. Since resigning in 2000, his competent freelance team and production company has focused on producing nearly 350 episodes of this quality and very successful TV series just for Channel Seven and GWN viewers...
Working hand in hand with Adrian (ADO) Faure, Dingo is proud to surround himself with a great team of professionals that have only one goal. To produce the best for our clients and produce interesting, factual and memorable entertainment.
Adrian Faure - Producer
After abandoning a ‘double major’ degree in English and History at UWA Adrian found himself in the boomtown of Bunbury working for GWN as a Television cameraman. After determining that he may have managed to find something else that he wasn't particularly suited to he decided to move into the fields of editing and producing. After a brief stint in Adelaide he settled at TVW 7 Perth working his way as the Senior Editor and Supervisor of the videotape and editing areas. At that time, for those that remember, the system of choice was a CMX, attached to a device called an ADO to manipulate pictures. Amazingly archaic considering the digital based systems of today.
Compounding the pain of cantankerous machinery he also had to contend with countless producers, directors and clients all with their own demands. He was very sort after as a senior at such events as the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Olympic Games for The Seven Network, and the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth games. As a Promotions Producer he produced and directed many promotions including the TVW7 40th Anniversary Television campaign.
Now a TV Veteran (prematurely some might say!), he has been pro-actively involved in the editing of over 500 Television Programs including Good Morning Perth, Timemasters, Amazing, Our WA, Perth at 5, Talking Cars, Lets Go Gardening, Have a Go TV and of course, Home in WA. Since 2004 he has successfully managed and run his own editing facility ‘Electric Easel’ based at the studios of Channel Seven in Dianella. This year the role of Producing HOME in WA becomes his focus and his aim will be to preserve the integrity of the show but to enhance it with fresh young ideas and strategies.
Karin Pearson - Presenter
As an award-winning graduate of the highly acclaimed Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Karin's experience has taken in many aspects of television production and presentation.
With over ten years in the industry, Karin has worked on several other advertorial programs, including The Motor Show and All About Food.
She currently works as a freelancer doing voice-overs, copy-writing, and producing and presenting television programs for the educational, corporate and commercial sectors.
Allan Symons - Presenter
Allan Symons began his career as a broadcaster in Australian capital city markets in 1973, and then branched out as a performer into television, film, radio, stage, and public speaking.
This presented him with acting credits including Riley & Sattler's 'THE NAKED VICAR SHOW', Grundy's ‘CARSONS LAW'/'SONS AND DAUGHTERS', Nomad Films 'BAY CITY', and Kennedy Miller's mini series 'BODYLINE' among many others.
He is also credited with co-writing, directing and starring in 'The Fall Of Rome", an innovative 40 episode radio comedy sold to, and broadcast by The Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He has also cast and directed national and international radio drama for The Corporation.
He writes, directs and produces many training, safety, induction and sales films for Australia's ‘blue chip' companies, starring in several of them, and is sought after as a media training consultant.
Allan is contracted to Australian commercial radio networks as a comedy writer and performer and is regarded as one of Australia's pre-eminent character voice and voice-over artists, lending his vocal talents to numerous prestige radio, television and documentary projects internationally. His corporate comedy writing and performances are also of note and he is an after dinner speaker of distinction.
He is also a contributing writer for Australian press and magazines.
When his schedule permits he is engaged as a presenter for television programmes requiring his brand of sophisticated irreverence, and is happy to be engaged by Home In W.A..
Ross Dunkerton - Presenter
After winning almost 100 rallies in a career spanning three decades, former International Rally Driver Ross Dunkerton, turned his hand to full time television presenting in 1995.
In 1997, Ross won a National Media award, testimony to the adage that he brings to television, the same determination, wit and effort that saw him enjoy so much success in his sporting career.
Ross particularly enjoys hands on product demonstrations and with him covering the story , you can be sure it's not going to be a run of the mill presentation!
Lisa Bowra - Presenter
Lisa graduated from University in 2001 with a major in Mass Communication and following a life-long dream to travel, left for Europe the day after her graduation. After being away for a year and a half she returned to Perth to start her career. She dabbled in TV news and radio before realising her passion was in TV production. She packed up her bags once again and moved to Sydney to try and break into the Film and TV industry. After working a pub job for a couple of months and showing up on every doorstep of every TV production house, Lisa was offered a job working for Disney Channel on their two hosted shows, working her way up to segment producer which saw her travel overseas on numerous work trips.
Whilst working for The Disney Channel she was offered a job on 'Bryan Brown's Two Twisted'. An offer too good to knock back, Lisa accepted the job where she worked along-side Sam Neill, Greta Scacchi, Melissa George and of course her boss, Bryan Brown.
She has had various onscreen roles for the Disney Channel and Two Twisted, appeared in short films, a feature film, TV and radio adverts and presented corporate videos.
Returning to her hometown of Perth, Lisa was offered a job producing Postcards WA and presenting Home in WA. Today, Lisa is busy raising her two young children and enjoying her 4th year discovering all the unique products and services available for our Homes in WA.
Aaron Pitt - Presenter
Aaron was involved in the motoring industry for over 13 years and was an integral part of the Auction industry in Australia. During Aaron’s career he held positions and was well respected in marketing, auctioneering, valuing, management and sales in the car industry.
From a young age Aaron always showed a passion for acting. After studying Performing Arts, Sales and Marketing, in 2007 he formed ‘Your MC’ and has been an MC for corporate functions, events and weddings around WA. He also does the occasional voice over.
For the past two years Aaron has gained valuable television experience in producing, writing and presenting on several local television specials. Shows such as The Motoring Show, The Real Estate Program, Gadgets and Gizmos, Mining Matters, The Jobs Hub and Holiday Zone.
More recently Aaron saw a need for a local television opportunity reviewing the motoring, leisure and marine products and basically anything that ‘zooms’.
And so HOME in WA’s – Zoom Review is born. Aaron has formed the ‘Zoom Production House’, created a very interactive website and has a desire to eventually create his own Television series, Zoom TV.
Aaron will draw on his years of experience in the motor industry to explore, review and bring to the viewers unique stories about motoring, vehicle choices, fun and lifestyle opportunity when experiencing, enjoying and buying anything that ‘Zooms’.
As far as interests go, Aaron has a love of music, movies, entertainment, comedy, motor sport, water sport, speedway, motorbikes, acting, presenting and Sundays at the Football (AFL of course!).
We welcome him to the HOME in WA team.
Sara Polanski - Presenter
Sara began her dramatic obsession at the age of twelve, with a theatre company review in a newspaper, evolving into a passionate love of the entertainment industry.
At the age of fifteen Sara moved to Sydney to study Acting and Theatre craft at the School of Creative Arts, completing her diploma in 2001.
She then traveled the east coast of Australia, before returning home to Perth to complete a degree in Design at Edith Cowan University.
Sara has appeared in many television commercials, short films, documentaries and live performances. Meanwhile she has embraced her second passion of creative design and works as a graphic designer for Channel Seven Perth.
She's also currently completing her Postgraduate Diploma of Broadcasting at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Sara is a vivacious and outgoing soul, who is inspired by a strong latte, second-hand bookshops, acid jazz and a good glass of red.
She loves the diversity and opportunity in her hometown of Perth and this year is excited to be let loose to discover the fresh and unique products, services and ideas. We welcome her to the HOME in WA team.
Dominique Pratt - Presenter
Dominique’s cheerful spirit is infectious. Her welcoming personality and proficiency in media studies, producing and presenting, have culminated in a presenter that is really relaxed and fun.
Dominique's first foray into the industry came during high school where she produced and presented Mercedes College’s MCFM radio station. She continued her passion completing a Bachelor of Media Studies at Murdoch University, and in 2008 a Graduate Diploma in Broadcasting at the WA Academy of Performing Arts.
In 2009 Dominique was named Student Journalist of the Year by the WA Journalists Association and has appeared on local ABC and national radio, television.
A competitive swimmer for many years and Dominique partakes in the occasional modeling opportunity when they come her way.
Dominique has been sought after and regularly hosts entertainment events around Perth and every so often you can even catch her on stage supporting local bands with tambourine in hand.
Soo-Li Yong - Presenter & Production Assistant
Soo-Li studied and graduated from Curtin University with a BA in Mass Communication. After graduating, her passion for culture took her overseas on a mission to fill her passport with as many stamps from around the world as she could. Her favourite moments are spent sifting through flea markets collecting vintage treasures. She travelled extensively through Europe and South-east Asia, working as an International model.
Whilst in London, Soo-Li completed an internship with the Independent Newspaper and Condé Nast Publications. More recently her passion for communication saw her move to the Kimberley region where she worked as a Video Journalist for The Golden West Network. Working as a ‘one woman band’ in this very responsible roll, Soo-Li reported, filmed and edited stories for GWN News producing from start to finish her own packaged stories. Through her adventures she’s visited the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungles, many other spectacular locations in the North West and even got the opportunity to camp out in the Great Sandy Desert with high profile WA croc hunter Malcolm Douglas.
Soo-Li joins the HOME in WA team with a well travelled portfolio and confident background experience in journalism and now looks forward to do some exploring a little closer to her HOME in WA.
Martin Gillespie - Presenter
Charismatic and entertaining, Martin Gillespie has been with HOME in WA with his own cooking segment for many years now. Described more as an entertainer than chef at times, he has carved a niche in reviving traditional simple recipes, using quality local WA ingredients, a creative flair and modern cooking methods to encourage more people to cook fresh food for their families. Martin's message is that meals can be cooked fast, be very nutritious, tasty and above all fun and easy to prepare.
He believes passionately that fresh is best and supports local growers. His success is in raising awareness for local brands while educating and inspiring WA consumers to BUY WA and make local produce their preferred purchase of choice.
On a regular basis Martin is invited to demonstrate his creative cooking prowess at events like the Perth Royal Show, Perth's Food and Wine Festival, The Channel Seven Crab Fest - Mandurah and numerous home exhibitions and corporate events around Australia.
Martin has in the past been invited to represent and demonstrate the high quality of Western Australian internationally. Working closely with the key tourism bodies, Martin has promoted our produce in Malaysia and Russia, at the Marriott Hotel in Moscow showcasing Australian cuisine.
In an exciting new phase Martin and his lovely wife, Janet have managed recently launched the RETRO CHEF FUNCTION CENTRE in Bibra Lake, just near Adventure World. Martin's his quick wit, humor and wealth of knowledge about WA food and wine, help to spice up any event, and his abilities as a host and MC ensures your function flows smoothly.
Colin Barlow - Presenter
Colin is a horticulturalist and landscape designer by trade, with over 23 years experience in the Horticultural industry. He is a qualified lecturer and has lectured at the WA Horticulture and Environmental Science Skills Centre campus at Challenger TAFE. Colin is also member of the horticultural media association (HMA). He is a regular guest and is always invited to the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show with his expertise being utilised by the show as a member of the expert media panel. Actively operating in WA and appearing for the last three years on HOME in WA, Colin also assists and partners with Graham Ross (Better Homes & Gardens) on the annual Wildflower Tour from Broome to Perth.
When not lecturing Colin is either discussing garden issues on Radio, writing for the West Australian Gardener Magazine and the Have a Go Newspaper, or running his own successful landscaping business. In 2006 and 2007, Colin made ‘Gardening at Home’ something very special within HOME in WA and again in 2008 Colin will bring his vast experience to the program and share his knowledge with you our viewers.
Nathan Hayter
Nathan Hayter is a Perth based freelance Director of Photography. Starting in the industry 20 years ago Nathan has lived and worked in not only Perth but Sydney and London and as a result has been involved in all genres of television production.
Nathan , whilst in Sydney, worked as senior camera operator on television dramas such as "All Saints", "Always Greener" and "Home and Away".
He has worked extensively in single camera television production, filming advertising campaigns for Yahoo7- Northern Territory tourism and Maurice Meade, and filming the Sydney, Athens and Beijing Olympic games, the last 5 Australian Open tennis tournaments as well as "I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here" Fiji in 2005 & 2006 for Granada Television, and "I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here" Costa Rica in 2009 for NBC America.
Nathan brings this experience to every Home in WA shoot, working enthusiastically with clients, filming in a fast, efficient manner but not forgetting an eye to all detail.
Nathan, when not plying his trade on Home in WA, is a keen surfer and thoroughly enjoys the beach life.