Sheree Barrett-Lennard (née Mutton) is an award-winning Australian journalist, editorial leader, author and strategic content and communications consultant with nearly two decades of experience shaping stories for some of Australia's most influential media organisations and consumer brands.
Formerly the Health and Beauty Director of The Australian Women's Weekly and Head of Lifestyle at Daily Mail Australia, Sheree has built a career at the intersection of editorial excellence, audience engagement and commercial storytelling.
As the Founder and Managing Director of Reeton Media Group, a content marketing and communications agency, Sheree has worked with directors and C-suite leaders across multiple industries and global markets. She has delivered high-impact brand storytelling and strategic solutions for leading organisations, including Chifley, Ego Pharmaceuticals, Shaver Shop, Priceline Pharmacy, McGrath Foundation, Destination NSW, Vivid Sydney, Woolworths, Pallas Couture, South Pacific Private and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
Her work spans journalism, publishing, content, presenting and the creative arts, bringing together a journalist's curiosity, an editor's judgement and a strategist's commercial perspective.
Journalism & Editorial Leadership
Sheree has written for more than 25 publications as a freelancer, including Country Style, 9Honey, News.com.au, Nine.com.au, The Australian, Body+Soul, Good Health & Wellbeing, Business Chicks, Women's Health, Mamamia, House of Wellness, Luxury Travel Magazine and Kidspot.
At Australia's biggest-selling women's magazine, The Australian Women's Weekly,
Sheree served first as Digital Editor and later as Health and Beauty Director. During her time at the publication she interviewed Hollywood icons and actresses, including Dame Joan Collins, Eva Longoria, Cara Delevingne and Kim Cattrall, and hosted premier lifestyle events across Australia, including the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Health & Wellbeing Weekend.
She was awarded Beauty Journalist of the Year in 2016 and fronted campaigns for Priceline Pharmacy, Olay, Pantene, Westfield and L'Oréal Paris. She also regularly appeared on 2UE radio as a commentator.
Sheree subsequently held the position of Head of Lifestyle and Editor of FEMAIL at Daily Mail Australia, leading a team of eight journalists and the digital lifestyle coverage across fashion, beauty, health, food, homes and relationships.
Early Career & Television
A trusted voice in storytelling and media, Sheree made her television debut at just 19, appearing on Foxtel's Fashion TV, before joining Fox Sports News as a reporter while completing her Bachelor of Journalism (Distinction) at the University of Wollongong. By the age of 21, she had interviewed some of the world's top athletes and was quickly recognised as a rising star in the Australian media landscape.
Sheree went on to spend several years at Fairfax Media (now Nine Entertainment Co.) as a reporter, covering politics, crime, health, defence, real estate and entertainment. Her work appeared in major mastheads, including The Sydney Morning Herald.
Fearless in the pursuit of a good story, she joined the first media contingent to take flight in an Army Black Hawk helicopter over Sydney Harbour and completed an all-day firefighting training exercise with NSW Fire & Rescue.
After a stint in New York City in 2012, Sheree returned to Sydney, contributing to titles, including It's Your Business, Luxury Travel Magazine and Collective Hub.
Education & Creative Pursuits
Sheree has also lectured in journalism, feature writing and media ethics at the University of Wollongong, where she earned her degree years earlier.
In 2025, she completed Writing for the Screen at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), further developing her passion for creative storytelling and screenwriting.
She currently lives in Sydney with her husband, David, and their two daughters.
