'Melissa Maddison is the lead news reporter for the ABC Tropical North, based in Mackay in north Queensland. Melissa joined the ABC in 2005, working as a casual weekend producer. She started on-air hosting the mornings program in Mackay, before taking up a position in the newsroom. During her time with the ABC, Melissa has covered major natural disasters including flooding and cyclones, and specialises in mining and resources reporting, as well as local government, court and the environment. ' (https://www.abc.net.au/news/melissa-maddison/8276560)
