Monique Friedlander, Assistant Showbusiness Editor, Australia

Monique Friedlander has worked at Daily Mail Australia since 2015 and is one of the longest serving members of the Sydney showbiz team. She previously worked as a lawyer, specialising in media and IP law.

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Mother-of-four Miranda Kerr shows off her incredible figure in a designer outfit worth $16,000 as she steps out in snowy New York

03/02/26 04:52

She may no longer be strutting her stuff on the Victoria's Secret catwalk. But Miranda Kerr proved she hasn't lost her supermodel allure as she stepped out in New York looking trim and terrific on Monday. The mother-of-four, 42, flaunted her incredible figure in an ensemble designed entirely by Chloé, including a cropped pin-stripe blazer worth $5,130 and a pair of $2,450 high-waisted trousers....read

Everyone is saying the same thing about Jacob Elordi's 'romantic' move towards Margot Robbie at Wuthering Heights Paris premiere
03/02/26 01:25
A clip of Jacob Elordi's very chivalrous act towards co-star Margot Robbie at the Paris premiere of Wuthering Heights on Monday has fans in a tizzy.
Meet Justin Hemmes' gatekeepers: The powerful - and discreet - women in the pub tsar's inner circle after Merivale's year from hell, including the enigmatic ex-model dubbed the 'Queen of Level 6'
01/02/26 01:01
Hemmes has a handful of influential women in his inner circle who help keep his empire running smoothly. Perhaps the most enigmatic among them is his glamorous VIP gatekeeper Vanya Z.
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Embarrassing fallout of fake influencer feud: BFFs Riley J and Jaz Hand thought they'd fooled us all with their PR stunt. Now we reveal the mortifying blowback
30/01/26 12:36
A falling-out between two influencers is a recipe for drama - complete with shady comments, shadier unfollows and irresistible promises to 'spill the tea'. But what if the 'feud' is all a PR stunt?
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Jackie 'O' Henderson channels Farrah Fawcett and unveils a sexy new seventies-style haircut as she dresses her shrinking frame in baggy outfit
30/01/26 04:29
She's learned the secret to turning back time when it comes to her appearance - looking decades younger than her 50 years.
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And the bride went (almost) bare! Australia's 'most recognisable' model leaves NOTHING to the imagination in see-through dress at her engagement party as her friends opt for very little else
30/01/26 02:41
A woman known as Australia's 'most recognisable model' has celebrated her engagement party in a dress most would reserve for their wedding night.
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Insiders spill on Nova hosts' dramatic pay cuts as Kate Ritchie, Fitzy and Wippa are kicked to drive: INSIDE MAIL
30/01/26 01:43
The move - according to two senior radio sources Inside Mail spoke to on Friday - has come with a significant pay cut, but only for two out of the three hosts.
Justin Bieber's Australian former fling gives birth and reveals her baby's VERY unique name
30/01/26 01:05
Australian model Sahara Ray has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.
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Nova's Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie AXED from breakfast time slot
29/01/26 09:37
Nova's Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie show has been axed from its breakfast time slot.
Sydney's hottest new couple gets frisky at Bondi: He's 47 and a club king, she's a 23-year-old model. Now, insiders reveal the telling sign Australia's Leonardo DiCaprio is finally ready to settle down
29/01/26 12:52
Normally it's backpackers treating Bondi like their own personal make-out spot. But Julian Tobias proved he's still young at heart as he packed on the PDA with girlfriend Emma Harmelink there this week.
Inside one of the most expensive Aussie 30th birthdays ever: Melbourne socialite spends thousands on Victoria's Secret themed bash as guests strip down to lingerie
28/01/26 02:56
You only turn 30 once - so why not spend tens of thousands of dollars celebrating it?
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UK rocker Yungblud responds to backlash over photo with controversial musician in Australia
28/01/26 01:20
Yungblud has apologised after a photo went viral of the UK rocker posing alongside a controversial musician in Australia last week.
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Real reason Darryn Lyons is selling all of his Australian property as Mr Paparazzi now lists his beachfront escape in Far North Queensland
27/01/26 08:05
Former paparazzo-turned-Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons is lightening his property load, quietly putting about AUD $6 million worth of real estate on the market.
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Holly Valance pens controversial new song that mocks trans people, 'snowflakes' and woke culture for Pauline Hanson movie
26/01/26 10:08
Holly Valance has penned a controversial new song to promote Pauline Hanson's new film, A Super Progressive Movie.
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The ultimate Old vs New Money tier list: As a 'gauche' young mum rattles society snobs, we reveal who really belongs on each side of Australia's wealth divide
23/01/26 02:17
The new vs old money divide has been the talk of Sydney this week after we reported the cautionary tale of socialite Laura Hazzouri.
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Samantha Armytage wears a VERY expensive watch and diamonds as she puts on a chic display in Ralph Lauren at the Australian Open
23/01/26 02:43
She's undergone quite the glow up in recent months.
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Sonia Kruger's $7 million plan to renovate Balmoral mansion - including adding TWO pools - is slammed by neighbours: 'Excessive'
23/01/26 01:04
Sonia Kruger's blockbuster Balmoral buy is proving anything but smooth sailing.
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'Australia's most sexually active woman' Annie Knight asks men to take her out on a date months before wedding to Henry Brayshaw
22/01/26 11:46
Annie Knight has raised eyebrows by inviting male fans to take her on a date, just months ahead of her wedding to Henry Brayshaw in March.
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Society split sparks chatter about Bondi's 'Mr Perfect' - we reveal what the gossips are saying... Plus, secret past of French model accused of dealing coke - and club king's age-gap romance: THE GROUP CHAT
22/01/26 12:53
Fox Sports golden boy Matt Suleau and his girlfriend Sharz Shabani Pour - one of the most talked-about couples in the east - are no more. Plus, the secret past of Frenchie accused of dealing coke.
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Nicole Kidman's daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret 'refuse to see Keith Urban's new girlfriend' as they pick sides amid messy divorce
20/01/26 10:27
Nicole Kidman's daughters are reportedly refusing to meet their father Keith Urban's new girlfriend, amid the couple's shock split.
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Fancy seeing you here! Twist in Lachie Neale saga as we spy Tess Crosley making an unexpected home visit - and Jules' new manager speaks on reality TV rumours
20/01/26 03:00
With Lachie and Jules Neale separated after she uncovered his affair, this tawdry tale has just taken a twist. Tess Crosley has now been seen making a house call nobody saw coming...
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Why Sydney's 'old money' mean girls have turned on a mum-of-three influencer with humble origins: We reveal the toxic group chats AND the clip that set them off... as the woman in the middle speaks out
17/01/26 01:05
The chatter reflects the broader 'insider vs outsider' snobbery that has been a feature of Sydney society since Federation, with one source noting that Mrs Hazzouri originally hails from Dubbo.
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Simon Baker's 'surf shack' finally takes shape in Bondi - as annoyed locals slam months of renovations and 'relentless' noise
17/01/26 10:53
Simon Baker's Bondi Beach home renovation is finally taking shape over a year after renovations started - but not without some serious complaints from the neighbours.
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Christian Wilkins reveals why he ditched the androgynous look and embraced gaining muscle - as he shares the workout and diet regimen behind his new physique
16/01/26 10:47
Christian Wilkins has reflected on the life-changing fitness journey that transformed him from a runway waif to a gym-honed powerhouse.
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Jules' new start: We track down Lachie Neale's heartbroken wife in Perth after she packed up her life in Brisbane following her husband's betrayal
16/01/26 06:05
Jules Neale is smiling in the face of heartbreak, even after her world came crashing down following the breakdown of her marriage to AFL star Lachie Neale.
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Fresh blow for Didier Cohen as the model claims his identity was stolen after allegedly kidnapping his father and stepmother
16/01/26 12:31
Didier Cohen has been dealt a fresh new blow amid his battle to stay out of an American prison for the alleged kidnap and assault of his father and stepmother.
Awkward moment Jacob Elordi's mother snubs Leonardo DiCaprio backstage at the Golden Globes
15/01/26 10:45
A cringeworthy encounter between Jacob Elordi's mother and Leonardo DiCaprio backstage at the Golden Globes has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.
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Reece Hawkins' ex London Goheen sparks engagement rumours as she shows off her giant diamond ring after debuting romance with restaurateur Tosh Berman
13/01/26 10:20
Reece Hawkins' ex London Goheen has sparked engagement rumours, months after going Instagram official with top LA restaurateur Tosh Berman.
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Abbie Chatfield calls out 'internalised misogyny' among stay-at-home mothers and insists they should be paid for domestic work
13/01/26 04:20
Abbie Chatfield has sparked debate online after posting a lengthy video calling out what she described as the 'extreme internalised misogyny' she sees among some stay-at-home mothers.
It's getting hot in the kitchen! RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi shocks with her sexy new look
13/01/26 01:59
She recently unveiled a glamorous makeover at the 2025 TikTok Awards.
Spanian reveals more than he bargained for at the beach as his girlfriend helps him cover up... and the new tattoos proving their romance is getting serious soon after his marriage split
13/01/26 01:15
As temperatures soared on Saturday, the reformed criminal, 37, soaked up the sun with his 22-year-old girlfriend Ava. But as the couple waded out for a refreshing dip in the ocean, things went awry.
Bindi Irwin's husband Chandler Powell left 'exhausted' as he runs Australia Zoo while Robert basks in the international spotlight
13/01/26 12:06
Bindi Irwin's husband is reportedly at breaking point after months of quietly holding the fort at Australia Zoo while brother-in-law Robert Irwin continues to enjoy a rise to international fame.
The powerful women in Jules Neale's corner as she moves to Perth... and estranged husband Lachie faces a difficult choice
11/01/26 01:11
After Jules allegedly uncovered a 'betrayal' that ended their marriage, she returned to WA with the pair's children. Meanwhile, Neale was seen on Monday moving into a bachelor bad in Brisbane.
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Inside cricket WAG Dani Willis' glamorous New York City life after she moved to the Big Apple with husband Steve Smith
10/01/26 09:10
Dani Willis has certainly embraced a very different pace of life since relocating to New York City with her husband, Australian cricket captain Steve Smith in 2022.
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Why everyone's talking about Ellidy Pullin's luxury life and the celebrity couple she considers 'family' - after Chumpy's dad revealed their heartbreaking rift
09/01/26 03:02
In the background of her family rift, Ellidy has emerged as a prominent social media celebrity who seems to live a fast-paced life a world away from the lonely existence of Chumpy's widowed father.
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Real Royalty meets Racing Royalty! Zara Tindall and Kate Waterhouse team up for a spot of shopping on the Gold Coast - as Mike Tindall is spotted tagging along
09/01/26 05:26
It was a meeting of royal bloodlines and racing dynasties on the Gold Coast on Friday, as Zara Tindall enjoyed a pre-Magic Millions shopping spree with Australian socialite Kate Waterhouse.
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Awkward moment Rose Byrne is left red-faced after Ethan Hawke exposes her past on stage during awards show
09/01/26 02:41
Rose Byrne found herself in a toe-curlingly awkward position at the Film Critics Circle Awards in New York on Tuesday when the presenter, actor Ethan Hawke, called her out on stage.
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Naked pop star Yungblud parties with 50-year-old socialite Dina Broadhurst at raucous private yacht party attended by Sydney's elite
09/01/26 01:10
He vowed to entertain plenty of 'cougars' in Australia. And Yungblud found himself doing just that as he partied on a yacht on Sydney Harbour with guests including local socialite Dina Broadhurst.
Inside Home And Away star Pia Whitesell's VERY luxe office - including a $17.5K coffee machine - as the beauty founder teases big announcement
07/01/26 01:02
Pia Whitesell has given fans a glimpse into her beauty company Macabalm's very chic office.
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Pip Edwards makes a remarkable recovery as she is seen for the first time after being rushed to hospital with an unknown illness
06/01/26 10:54
She left her fans very worried on Monday after announcing she had been hospitalised with a mystery ailment.
Influencer who was dubbed 'micro trend final boss' slammed over 'unnecessary' kitchen product
06/01/26 04:51
An Australian influencer who has been accused of jumping on short-lived trends has been slammed for following the latest craze in kitchenware.
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The wild cost of Kristie Mewis' 'lingerie-inspired' wedding dress revealed after she tied the knot with Matildas star Sam Kerr
06/01/26 02:39
All eyes were on Kristie Mewis as she walked down the aisle to marry Matildas captain Sam Kerr on New Year's Eve 2025.
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Happy new rear! Aussie TV presenter, 53, shows off her bare bottom in skimpy bikini - after bragging 'hot men in their 20s' are desperate to date her
02/01/26 04:12
She's the racy TV personality who is making waves for her risqué bikini posts.
Nicole Kidman's optimistic message as she holds her daughters close during New Year's Eve fireworks following split from Keith Urban
02/01/26 01:25
Last year was anything but ideal thanks to her shock split from husband Keith Urban.
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Julie Bishop, 69, shows off her toned arms and taut midriff in chic all-white ensemble in Perth
02/01/26 12:33
She's known for her incredible figure and impeccable style.
Mr and Mrs Hampson! Megan Gale and Shaun Hampson spotted together in Perth after it was revealed the 50-year-old model and former AFL star, 37, secretly married
01/01/26 11:42
Megan Gale and husband Shaun Hampson have been spotted for the first time since revealing they secretly tied the knot in Fiji late in December 2024.
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TikTok star Anna Paul ensures all eyes are on her as she frolics at the beach in very skimpy bikini on New Year's Day
01/01/26 10:34
Anna Paul has kicked off 2026 by doing what she does best - showcasing her curves in a skimpy ensemble.
Justin Hemmes model girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel shows off her VERY expensive taste as she sports $12.5K designer outfit while out with baby Jaeger
31/12/25 12:59
She may be a busy new mother to six-month-old Jaeger, but you won't find Madeline Holtznagel getting around in Kmart sweats and Ugg boots.
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Is this her raciest bikini yet? Aussie reality star stuns onlookers as she cavorts poolside in barely-there swimwear
30/12/25 11:24
She's the busty reality star whose skimpy outfits make global headlines.
Lee Elliott is all smiles as he enjoys drink with mystery woman following split from Georgia Love
30/12/25 10:17
He's one of Australia's most eligible bachelors.
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All the best photos from the most lavish society weddings of 2025: Wrap up a year of spectacular celebrations with our ultimate gallery
30/12/25 12:17
This year, we've brought DailyMail+ subscribers exclusive photos and details you won't see anywhere else. Sign up to find out why we're the #1 destination for wedding coverage.
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AFL WAG Jessie Murphy ensures her cleavage is the star of the show as she shows off her slimmed-down frame in skin-tight designer ensemble
29/12/25 11:25
She recently made headlines after unveiling her dramatic weight loss at the Starry Night charity gala in September.
Aussie reality star shocks as she exposes her bare derrière in see-through babydoll dress
29/12/25 10:14
She's known for her risqué ensembles and raunchy Instagram photos.
'Tis the season of showing off': Insider spills on the 'silent war' of socialite Christmas parties - as the biggest names compete for the most lavish bash
22/12/25 01:17
Forget office parties and backyard barbecues - Sydney's social elite are playing an entirely different game this Christmas.
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Socialites told to 'get a hobby' as they spend thousands and hire professional designers to style their Christmas trees in bid to keep up with the Joneses: 'They want the best'
19/12/25 03:03
'These "socialites" need a hobby,' one of Australia's most prominent business figures said. 'Being overseas, I can see from the outside looking in that the mentality of "whose is better" definitely exists.'
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Why a Roosters WAG's sponsored post is the talk of Sydney's east as society gossips spot a howler: 'The only woman in history to say this'
12/12/25 03:02
The wife of retired NRL player Aidan Guerra, who played for the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights, is the talk of the town after a sponsored post left the gossips scratching their heads...
Australian influencer is slammed for complaining about ridiculous 'red flag' ahead of a date from hell: 'I should have just stayed home'
12/12/25 03:00
An Australian influencer and podcaster has raised eyebrows after sharing details of a disastrous first date - and the one so-called 'red flag' that warned him to cancel.
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Lady Gaga fan fumes after spending $300 on a ticket and not being able to see the stage - after missing the start of the show due to huge wait times
12/12/25 12:16
A Lady Gaga fan has been left outraged after spending $300 on a ticket for the superstar's Brisbane show.
Inside Bianca Censori's wildest project yet in South Korea as she performs in a skintight latex bodysuit and sits on bizarre 'human furniture'
11/12/25 11:08
Bianca Censori has raised eyebrows with her latest creative pursuit - a bizarre art show in Seoul, South Korea.
Myer heiress reflects on a difficult year as she marks her 30th birthday just months after her fairytale wedding in Provence
09/12/25 05:43
She recently returned to New York following her whirlwind European honeymoon and fairytale Provence wedding.
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Too Hot To Handle star Larissa Trownson announces her engagement as she shares her boyfriend's VERY extravagant proposal
09/12/25 03:34
Wedding bells are chiming for Too Hot To Handle star Larissa Trownson.
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Socialites' lavish Secret Santa at Mimi's sparks jealous chatter in the eastern suburbs: Here's what insiders are saying about their wildly expensive gifts
05/12/25 01:13
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - and for the polished, air-kissing elites of Sydney's east, that means a new excuse to boast about their exorbitant wealth.
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Ada and James, who?! Home And Away star Sarah Roberts packs on the PDA with boyfriend Jake Lesu as they frolic at the beach on her birthday
05/12/25 03:18
Sarah Roberts ushered in her 41st birthday with a romantic trip to the beach with her new cinematographer boyfriend Jake Iesu.
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Lara Worthington channels the 1920s as she wears a flapper-style dress while stepping out with a friend in Paris
04/12/25 09:58
Lara Worthington made the streets of Paris her personal catwalk as she stepped out with a friend on Thursday.
The BIZARRE reason why Bonnie Blue's Bali Bangbus could get her kicked out the country - and it's NOT because she's targeting 'barely legal' Aussie schoolboys
03/12/25 12:49
This time it's not just her graphic porn star antics which could now see her banned and deported.
Inside Bonnie Blue's racy Schoolies antics in Bali as she picks up 'barely legal' boys after being banned from Australia
02/12/25 10:24
Controversial British adult performer Bonnie Blue has thrown herself into Bali's Schoolies Week
Oprah Winfrey looks trim in a pair of tight leggings following a stroll and breakfast in Bondi after dropping 20kg with Ozempic
02/12/25 05:16
She has shed over 20kg using weight loss drug Ozempic.
Glamorous real estate power couple rumoured to have split after tying the knot in star-studded wedding in California - as they put their sprawling mansion on the market
02/12/25 05:13
Whispers are swirling that one of Brisbane's most recognisable real estate power couples have quietly gone their separate ways.
Big Brother Australia under fire for 'PG' livestream that shows contestants stripping down in private
12/11/25 02:58
Big Brother Australia fans have blasted Channel Ten for airing live footage of a contestant getting dressed.
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Golden Bachelor star's daughter slams the 'racist' Australian public and accuses Nine of failing to moderate nasty comments about her mum: 'Shaking with anger'
12/11/25 12:13
The daughter of Golden Bachelor finalist Sunny Long has come out swinging against racist trolls targeting her mother online.
Nine goes silent on extraordinary rumour about the Golden Bachelor days before the finale... after we noticed something amiss at the races
11/11/25 11:56
The Golden Bachelor finale is just days away - but whispers from within Nine don't bode well - and the network has gone suspiciously silent.
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Channel Ten reveals what happened AFTER Big Brother star was brought to tears as network responds to backlash over 'cruel' task
11/11/25 11:31
Channel Ten has responded to online backlash surrounding a brutal challenge that left one contestant weeping on Monday night's episode.
The telling sign Georgia Fowler is back on with Fishbowl founder husband Nathan Dalah after shock split
11/11/25 10:10
Georgia Fowler has signalled her marriage with Fishbowl founder Nathan Dalah is back on, over a year after their shock split.
Influencer is fined for starting an illegal fire and flying a drone on heritage-listed tourist destination K'gari
11/11/25 03:36
A travel influencer has been fined for illegally lighting a fire at heritage-listed Australian tourist destination K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), off the coast of Queensland.
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Big Brother Australia slammed for insensitive task that made a contestant cry: 'Shame on you'
11/11/25 12:47
Viewers have slammed Big Brother Australia for airing a brutal challenge that left one contestant weeping on Monday night's episode.
The VERY surprising connection between Liam Gallagher and fitness influencer and former Bachelor star Sam Wood revealed as Oasis tour continues in Australia
07/11/25 08:07
When Liam Gallagher touched down in Melbourne for the Oasis "Live '25" tour, he skipped the usual hotel scene.
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Bec Judd reveals what it REALLY means to be highly intelligent: 'It's not their degrees'
07/11/25 05:45
AFL WAG Rebecca Judd has enlightened her fans on what it really means to be highly intelligent - and it's not what you might expect.
Fears for Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher as fan express concern for his health: 'You can hear him struggling'
06/11/25 10:21
Oasis fans have expressed concern for frontman Liam Gallagher's health following a string of sold-out performances in Australia during the Oasis Live '25 Tour.
Buyer of 'nude artist' Dina Broadhurst's $8million apartment reveals the REAL reason she's offloading it just five months later... as we uncover the tangled love lives behind the sale
05/11/25 01:46
The new owner of Dina Broadhurst's former Darling Point apartment has revealed why she's put the harbourside pad back on the market - just months after she bought it for an estimated $8million.
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How to get a face and body like Nadia Bartel: Fashion designer reveals the secrets behind her ageless looks at 40... and the transformative diet that helped her get 'lingerie fit'
04/11/25 02:08
The former WAG and Henne fashion designer attended Derby Day in Melbourne on Saturday, where she exclusively shared her secrets for looking youthful at age 40.
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