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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Bonnie Blue reveals why her marriage to her childhood sweetheart REALLY ended - as her mum defends daughter's lewd acts and insists anyone would 'get their bits out' for millions

03/11/25 10:41

Bonnie Blue has revealed why her marriage to childhood sweetheart Ollie Davidson really ended. In July, the British porn star - real name Tia Billinger - announced her relationship with Ollie had come to an end after 10 years together and three years of marriage. While many speculated the reason behind the split was Bonnie's notorious X-rated stunts (including 'sleeping with more than 1,000 men' in 12 hours), but she insists this isn't the case. ...read

Chicken heiress Jess Ingham breaks silence on split from husband Roger Zraika as she ditches her wedding ring and 'he moves on with a prominent woman'
03/11/25 12:55
Jessica Ingham, heiress to the Ingham's Chicken family fortune, has broken her silence after splitting from husband Roger Zraika - as rumours swirl he has already moved on with a prominent woman.
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Bianca Censori turns heads as she touches down at Melbourne Airport wearing only underwear and gold tights just in time for the Cup - but husband Kanye West is nowhere in sight
03/11/25 05:16
Bianca Censori has returned home to Australia just in time for the Melbourne Cup.
Sam's big secret: The Golden Bachelor host Samantha Armytage using Barry 'Bear' Myrden romance rumours as a decoy 'to hide new love interest'
01/11/25 02:47
Samantha Armytage has been quietly telling friends she's perfectly happy to let the public keep guessing about her supposed romance with The Golden Bachelor star Barry 'Bear' Myrden.
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Truth behind 'Queen of the Birdcage's' mysterious exit from public life: For years, socialite Jaimee Belle Kennedy shined at her family's marquee at Oaks Day - until she vanished. Now we know why
31/10/25 04:10
She was once the undisputed princess of the Birdcage - holding court at lavish marquees, winning 'best dressed' awards and turning Oaks Day into her own personal runway.
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Honey Birdette founder Eloise Monaghan welcomes first child with wife Rebecca and reveals wild birth twist: 'That was a surprise'
31/10/25 04:39
The co-founder of Australian lingerie empire Honey Birdette and her designer wife have welcomed their first child
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Lindy Klim shows off her washboard abs and sports bizarre furry shoes as she joins model daughter Stella at Henne store launch in Melbourne
31/10/25 01:14
Lindy Klim and her model daughter Stella arrived in matching denim outfits at Nadia Bartel's new Henne boutique launch in Melbourne on Thursday.
Loose lipped Kyle Sandilands could land Karl Stefanovic in hot water at Nine after on-stage bombshell at ARN Upfronts
30/10/25 10:54
Karl Stefanovic could be in trouble with Nine management after his friend Kyle Sandilands claimed the Today host told him the network was struggling with revenue.
Inside MasterChef Australia couple Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd's chic baby shower as they prepare to welcome their first child together
29/10/25 12:34
They announced earlier this month that they are preparing to welcome their first child together.
Did Abbie Chatfield ruin her mum's chance at love? Why Golden Bachelor Barry 'Bear' Myrden's encounter with reality star was the 'nail in the coffin' for mother Laura
28/10/25 11:23
Abbie Chatfield ruffled feathers on The Golden Bachelor this week as she interrogated Barry 'Bear' Myrden about his intentions with her mother Laura Neal.
Everyone is saying the same thing about Robert Irwin's rumoured new girlfriend
28/10/25 11:14
Robert Irwin's rumoured new flame has sent the internet ablaze - but not for reasons you might expect.
Friendship bust-up rocks Sydney's elite: They were 'thick as thieves'... but after socialite split from her Double Bay restaurateur boyfriend, her BFF made her loyalties clear...
28/10/25 12:52
The once-close friendship between two 'It' girls has cooled. The rift comes after one of them split from hospitality figure Eddie Levy, the man behind Double Bay hotspots Tanuki and Matteo.
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Hugh Jackman reveals hope for his kids with ex Deborra-Lee Furness as he makes his red carpet debut with Sutton Foster
28/10/25 04:48
Hugh Jackman has revealed whether the children he shares with ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness will follow in his acting footsteps.
Shock new Scott Cam revelation after his future on The Block comes into question following disastrous finale
28/10/25 03:52
Scott Cam is said to be getting a pay rise at Channel Nine next year.
The new life of Nagi's nemesis: As Brooke Bellamy is seen for the first time with newborn daughter - we reveal she's not finished yet after RecipeTin Eats plagiarism scandal turned her life upside down
28/10/25 12:33
In April, RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi accused Brooke of plagiarising her caramel slice and baklava recipes for use in her best-selling cookbook Bake with Brooki.
What you WON'T see on TV! Awkward moment The Golden Bachelor's Bear Myrden get handsy with host Samantha Armytage as his contestants are forced to watch on
26/10/25 03:28
They've been the subject of romance rumours for months.
Twinning! Australia's hottest sisters Simone and Madeline Holznagel show off their cleavage in matching gowns as they attend event at Justin Hemmes' beachside venue
24/10/25 12:35
Madeline and Simone Holtznagel had fans seeing double as they attended a ritzy soiree at Justin Hemmes' Newport venue, Bert's Bar & Brasserie, on Thursday.
MCoBeauty founder Shelley Sullivan cuts a stylish figure as she steps out with close friend in Bondi
23/10/25 10:57
She's been leaning on her friends following her devastating split from husband Anthony last year.
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Fans left furious over Robert Irwin's 'Wicked' performance on Dancing With The Stars: 'Disappointed'
22/10/25 04:58
Dancing With The Stars US viewers have lashed out at the show after Robert Irwin's spellbinding performance this week.
Ryan Adams shares a disturbing photo after vile rant labeling Australia the 'worst country ever' and vowing never to return
21/10/25 11:33
Troubled US rock star Ryan Adams has shared a disturbing photo of himself, days after launching a scathing attack on Australia and vowing never to return.
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Bec Hewitt's former fiancé Beau Brady debuts stunning new girlfriend... after speculating his ex dumped him because he 'didn't have a Ferrari'
21/10/25 10:33
He famously took a stab at his former fiancée Bec Hewitt, claiming she may have dumped him because he wasn't rich enough.
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The friendly bachie! The Golden Bachelor star Barry 'Bear' Myrden is seen affectionately pecking a publicist on the lips ahead of season premiere
19/10/25 11:54
With just hours to go until The Golden Bachelor premiere, fans are buzzing to see who will snag Barry 'Bear' Myrden's final rose.
It was the boutique beloved by socialites... until it collapsed owing millions. Now, Desordré is back - as we reveal the wild story of how its glamorous founder pulled it off
18/10/25 03:07
The upmarket fashion boutique, which was began as a pop-up store in Sydney's Darlinghurst in 2009, plunged into liquidation last month owing millions in debt.
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Who is the mystery tattooed woman in the wild G-string dress? Wild scenes at Fashion Critical's book launch as one guest bares her bottom in Met Gala-style outfit
17/10/25 04:02
She's made a name by skewering the most absurd ensembles and over-the-top red carpet moments.
Tammy Hembrow reveals which of her exes she's still friends with - as she vows to take things slower with her dating life
17/10/25 12:26
She's suffered plenty of heartbreaks over the years.
Influencer reveals why women SHOULD aspire to be single at 40 as she brags about 'escaping' the 'mediocrity' of being in a relationship
14/10/25 10:12
Married At First Sight star Amanda Micallef has revealed why being a single woman in her forties is better than being shackled to a relationship.
Snarky rumour about real estate boss and his London socialite lover - as they jet in from LA carrying crazy expensive luggage
14/10/25 12:35
The couple, who've been dating for several months, jetted into Sydney on Saturday after a two-week LA getaway. Now eastern suburbs insiders are all saying the same thing...
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Carrie Bickmore showcases her incredible frame in a see-through blue gown as she hosts luxury skincare event
14/10/25 12:35
Carrie Bickmore made a glamorous red carpet appearance at La Roche-Posay's exclusive birthday party celebrations on Monday.
Goodbye morning television! Furious Today show fans erupt over shock claims Sam Armytage will replace Sarah Abo - and name the star they REALLY want gone
13/10/25 10:21
The Today show has been rocked by rumours that former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage is in 'secret talks' to replace Karl Stefanovic's co-host Sarah Abo.
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Rachael Finch puts her daughter, 11, through a three-month 'detox protocol' that includes eating CLAY - after discovering she has 'mould sickness'
11/10/25 06:45
Rachael Finch has raised eyebrows after revealing she has put her 11-year-old daughter Violet through a rigorous 'detox' program for a mould-induced sickness.
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Would you wear this cowgirl costume for Halloween? Aussie reality star risks major wardrobe malfunction in eye-popping ensemble
10/10/25 04:20
Forget wearing a sheet with two eye-holes cut out, this year's Halloween costume trend is all about showing off some skin.
Bondi bombshells! Tammy Hembrow reveals her eye-popping cleavage in a mini dress as she parties with scantily-clad influencer Indy Clinton
10/10/25 01:42
They are two of Australia's most successful influencers - each boasting over two million followers on TikTok alone.
Karl Stefanovic shows off incredible weight loss as he plays golf with Today team - one year after THAT 'dad bod' beach photo confession
10/10/25 12:12
It's been a year since Karl Stefanovic admitted that an embarrassing shirtless beach photo caused James Packer to demand he 'get into shape'.
Controversial Sticky Fingers frontman Dylan Frost welcomes his first child with partner Elyssa Ford - as they reveal their daughter's unique name
09/10/25 10:16
Dylan Frost, frontman of Sydney indie rock band Sticky Fingers, has welcomed his first child with partner Elyssa Ford.
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Australian influencers 'desecrate' historic Scotland ruins
08/10/25 08:57
A pair of Australian TikTok stars have sparked outrage after filming themselves climbing a historic Jacobite site in Scotland.
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Australian influencers spark outrage after filming themselves 'desecrating' historic ruins in Scotland: 'Pair of imbeciles'
08/10/25 03:42
A pair of Australian TikTok stars have sparked outrage after filming themselves climbing a historic Jacobite site in Scotland.
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Abbie Chatfield's boyfriend Adam Hyde is mocked for 'performative' video of him enthusiastically watching NRLW: 'And the Logie goes to'
07/10/25 04:05
Abbie Chatfield's boyfriend Adam Hyde has been lampooned for his overly enthusiastic response to the NRL Women's premiership.
The truth about Zana Pali's new romance after her divorce rocked Brighton's golden mile - as we reveal ALL the details from the Euro trip they tried to keep quiet... and their famous mutual friend
07/10/25 03:37
A year after her split from lawyer Gianni Romano, we can reveal Zana Pali has a new man in her life. And now their romance is confirmed, Zana's 'single girl summer' is looking a lot different...
Disgraced former Channel Seven star Andrew O'Keefe adds to his numerous fashion fails as he wears bizarre neon pink glasses and printed shorts while exercising in the wake of his legal dramas
07/10/25 03:32
Disgraced former Channel Seven star Andrew O'Keefe was hard to miss as he stepped out in a bizarre outfit this week.
Meet the glamorous newly-single country star giving Keith Urban a 'shoulder to cry on' following his split from Nicole Kidman
07/10/25 02:22
As Keith Urban adjusts to life after his split from Nicole Kidman, sources say several familiar faces have been quietly offering him comfort.
What Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce documents detail
01/10/25 11:21
Nicole Kidman will become the primary residential parent of her daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, amid her divorce from Keith Urban.
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TikTok megastar Kat Clark hits back after her 14-year-old daughter's fashion collection launch is criticised for a 'lack of diversity'
01/10/25 06:07
TikTok sensation Kat Clark has landed herself in hot water over a launch event for her 14-year-old daughter's latest fashion brand collaboration.
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Keith Urban's heartbreaking song about a crumbling relationship - as he splits from wife Nicole Kidman: 'Would you ever even notice If I didn't come home this weekend?'
01/10/25 02:49
A track from Keith Urban's latest album High has resurfaced amid the country singer's split from Nicole Kidman.
Inside Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce documents: Papers show VERY unique requests about child custody arrangements and details of their split
30/09/25 11:13
Nicole Kidman will become the primary residential parent of her daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, amid her divorce from Keith Urban.
Who's Who of Sydney hospitality go to war as upstart chef taunts them over 'overpriced' meals in feud that's the talk of the industry - and things are getting personal
30/09/25 03:11
Lines have been drawn in Sydney's latest hospo turf war - and the Harbour City's culinary titans aren't shy about picking sides.
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Sad solo Wimbledon appearance, shock weight loss and a VERY bizarre move in Europe: All the signs leading up to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's split
30/09/25 12:31
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's split after almost two decades of marriage has sent shockwaves through the showbiz world.
The mega-rich parents behind Australia's young entrepreneurs… and their businesses are a LOT more glamorous than how mum and dad made their fortune
28/09/25 01:46
They may call themselves 'self-made'. But behind Australia's crop of glossy young entrepreneurs are parents who made their millions in far less glamorous ways.
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Inside the lavish lives of the Myer dynasties as profits plunge at the retail giant - from a $100M estate to European weddings... and a pricey divorce
27/09/25 04:09
For more than a century, the Myer name has been tied to glamour, privilege and the pinnacle of Australian consumerism. Now, reports say the retail giant is in trouble.
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Tammy Hembrow drops a very telling sign that she's still thinking of Bailey Smith ahead of AFL Grand Final... despite their romance fizzling out
27/09/25 03:47
Her relationship with Bailey Smith may have 'fizzled' but that hasn't stopped Tammy Hembrow throwing her support behind the AFL star.
The real reason Bailey Smith and Tammy Hembrow fizzled - as insiders say he's already sliding into DMs of younger women
26/09/25 03:19
AFL bad boy Bailey Smith appears to have called time on his short-lived fling with Tammy Hembrow - and is already back on the prowl.
Robert Irwin's staggering salary for Dancing With The Stars US is revealed - as the meagre amount he inherited from late father Steve comes to light
26/09/25 06:10
He's been earning praise across America for his lively performances on Dancing With The Stars US for the past two weeks.
Skye Wheatley appears to confirm split from long-term partner Lachy Waugh during 'drunk' livestream as she responds to cheating allegations
26/09/25 05:35
Skye Wheatley appears to have confirmed rumours she has split from her long-term beau Lachy Waugh.
Remember me? Iconic 2000s pop powerhouse touches down at Sydney Airport looking fresh-faced and fabulous at 57
26/09/25 01:33
US pop star Anastacia has arrived Down Under for the first time in a decade as part of her world tour celebrating 25 years of her hit debut album Not That Kind.
Whoops! Naomi Watts' model daughter Kai Schreiber suffers an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on the runway
26/09/25 12:16
She accomplished a career milestone after opening the Jason Wu show at New York Fashion Week earlier this month.
AFL spoiler! Snoop Dogg warms up for his Grand Final show performance - with surprise Aussie guests joining him on stage
25/09/25 11:22
The AFL Grand Final show is shaping up to be a star-studded affair, with Snoop Dogg set to grace the stage alongside two beloved Australian pop stars.
Fast and Furious star slams Kim Kardashian's new NikeSkims collaboration: 'More fossil fuel fashion'
24/09/25 06:03
It's the A-list feud no one saw coming.
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Tammy Hembrow is brutally roasted after bragging about 'being proposed to three times': 'Is this supposed to be a flex?'
23/09/25 11:19
She received widespread ridicule after uploading a curated video montage of herself crying hysterically, following her split from ex-husband Matt Zukowski.
What EVERYONE is saying about this year's Brownlow Medal count and the 'low' trend that dominated the red carpet
23/09/25 12:46
It was the year of the plunge at the Brownlow Medal red carpet on Monday night, with daring necklines well and truly stealing the spotlight.
The beauty burn book: Insiders reveal the REAL hierarchy in the $16billion industry. Why one mega-rich mogul DOESN'T make the A-list... and the household name who tumbled to the bottom
19/09/25 03:13
Australia's beauty industry might be worth a staggering $16billion, but not all players are created equal...
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Tammy Hembrow gives cryptic hint she may be missing her ex-husband Matt Zukowski as the status of her relationship with Bailey Smith is up in the air
19/09/25 01:21
Her budding romance with AFL bad boy Bailey Smith has reportedly 'cooled' after just a few weeks of dating.
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Ruby Rose attends protest against cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel's show over the comedian's Charlie Kirk monologue
19/09/25 03:39
Ruby Rose has been spotted at a protest against the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel's show, after the comedian was suspended 'indefinitely'.
Still going strong! Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster spotted together for the first time in months following rumours they are 'struggling' with public scrutiny
19/09/25 02:32
Their high profile romance was previously said to be weathering a rough patch thanks to public scruitiny.
Fans left in tears as Robert Irwin honours his late dad Steve during Dancing With The Stars US debut
19/09/25 01:00
Robert Irwin has sent fans into meltdown with a blind-and-you'll-miss-it tribute to his late father Steve during his debut performance on Dancing With The Stars US this week.
Watch out Liv! Tammy Hembrow drops a flirty comment on ex Reece Hawkins' post amid rumours her romance with Bailey Smith has 'cooled'
18/09/25 11:24
She's been slowly rebuilding her connection with ex-fiancé Reece Hawkins in the years following their acrimonious split.
We found the mystery woman dating hotshot lawyer from 'Brighton break-up' - and the rumours WERE true after all
17/09/25 07:21
It played out like a soap opera. A hotshot property lawyer brings his younger new squeeze to the Melbourne society event of the season... only to sit at a table metres away from his ex-wife.
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MasterChef star Julie Goodwin shows off her very slim frame at Sydney Airport with husband Michael following her dramatic weight loss
16/09/25 05:32
She's undergone a dramatic weight loss transformation in recent months.
Married At First Sight star Lachlan Rofe's ex accuses him of violence, drug use and plastic surgery in savage spray after his death: 'Good riddance'
16/09/25 12:38
A woman who claims to have dated Married At First Sight star Lachlan Rofe has made shocking allegations against him, following his unexpected death at 47.
The whispers about Aussie 'It' girl Megan Blake Irwin that won't go away after her wild decade in LA... as the real reason for her split from property heir is revealed
14/09/25 01:35
The 33-year-old has been spotted on the arms of Hollywood actors, billionaires and socialites - but there are whispers from her past that she prefers not to speak about.
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Fast and Furious star Nathalie Kelley finds love in a VERY unexpected place after being linked to Hollywood bad boy Sean Penn, a British politician and quietly splitting from the husband SHE proposed to
13/09/25 04:14
The star of Dynasty and Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift was last romantically linked to Sean Penn - who, at 65, is a quarter-century her senior. These days she looks to be keeping more age-appropriate company
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Inside the dramatic transformation of Australia's most beautiful woman - so can you tell all the ways she's changed?
12/09/25 10:22
A Dubai-based Australian pageant queen has returned Down Under, looking almost unrecognisable following a decade-long model makeover.
Married At First Sight's Carina Mirabile prepares for WAG status as she reveals new romance with NFL star - as her hookup with Quavo takes a twist
12/09/25 09:05
Married At First Sight's Carina Mirabile has well and truly moved on from her ex-husband Paul Antoine.
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Bachelorette star announces pregnancy with wife after using his brother's sperm following four-year fertility battle
12/09/25 12:01
Bachelorette star Luke McLeod is finally preparing to welcome his first child thanks to a sperm donation from his brother.
Wild moment glamorous influencer outs herself for 'soiling the bed' - as she slams ex for 'exaggerating' the incident in gross podcast episode
10/09/25 01:49
A celebrity split has turned nasty after one accused the other of soiling the bed during a romantic holiday in Bali.
Aussie photographer busted for posting fake DM from Taylor Swift ahead of her wedding to Travis Kelce… and it could land her in serious trouble
10/09/25 12:16
It's the message every young photographer dreams of receiving - the world's most powerful pop star enquiring about your services ahead of her big day.
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It's the sort of video every Tesla owner fears. Now, after a model publicly shamed a famous postie in 'keying' row, a VERY different story has emerged
09/09/25 04:05
Two public figures have become embroiled in a suspected 'keying' incident - but what at first seemed to be a clear case of vandalism has taken an unexpected twist...
Kyle Sandilands' shock reaction to Tim Blackwell's much younger girlfriend calling the Nova FM star 'daddy' on Father's Day
09/09/25 01:46
They may be locked in a ratings war.
We tracked down socialite whose yacht-hopping romance with real estate boss stunned Jewish high society: Insiders reveal his VERY bold request now things are getting serious - and her ex speaks out
07/09/25 04:09
A whirlwind fling that became the talk of London and Sydney during the European summer has now reached our shores - and all signs are pointing to it being more than just a holiday romance.
Dina Broadhurst's ex debuts new girlfriend at Bali wedding - and the rumours WERE true... as restaurateur and his wife ruffle feathers by breaking the golden rule of society nuptials
06/09/25 04:08
Surprise weddings are fast becoming the ultimate way for couples to thumb their noses at the rigid etiquette long enforced by society's self-appointed snobs.
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Siblings or dating? From matching faces and hair to twinning wardrobes: The Aussie celebrity couples that look the same
06/09/25 10:09
Australia has no shortage of famous power couples, but some pairings stand out for more than just their red-carpet glamour.
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Whatever happened to Australia's 'human Barbie? Woman with extreme surgery resurfaces and you will never believe what she looks like now
06/09/25 08:41
A Melbourne woman known for spending $200k on extreme body modifications has resurfaced online for the first time in months.
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