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Miss World Australia 2023 is Jasmine Stringer

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Jasmine Stringer bested over 30 other competitors to be crowned Miss World Australia 2023 in a glittering competition held on Friday, August 18 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The 26-year-old Gold Coast-born primary school teacher will now represent Australia at Miss World 2024. She succeeds last year's winner Kristen Wright who will travel to Mumbai, India for Miss World 2023 later this year. Gabriella Oxley was named first runner-up while Jennifer Sochima, Chloe Hardy, and Jennifer Kim were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss World Australia previously participated in the Miss Universe Australia 2021 pageant where she finished as the second runner-up. Apart from teaching, Jasmine is also an avid equestrian, model, and singer who strives to empower young Australians through education. Prior to winning the competition, she shared: "Miss World Australia has given me back my spark, that fire in my bel

Miss World Australia 2023: Meet the 32 finalists

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Miss World Australia 2023 final and coronation ceremony will be held this Friday, August 18 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland. Sponsored by Mercure Gold Coast Resort, the upcoming competition will feature a total of 32 finalists from across the country competing for the coveted national title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World Australia (@missworldaustralia) Last year's winner, Kristen Wright from Melbourne, who will compete at Miss World 2023 in Mumbai, India this December, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The next Miss World Australia will represent the "Land Down Under" at the 72nd Miss World (Miss World 2024) pageant. Who will take home the crown? Meet the 32 finalists: Avaani Nandan Becky Wolfe Chloe Hardy Cleo Pedley Courtney Brittle Disha Mistry Eliza Dalziel Gabriella Oxley Gabrielle Kruf Heer Pathrishi Hilary Van Herwaarden Janvi Makanjee Jasmine Stringer Jennif

Miss International Australia 2023 is Jazel Alarca

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Jazel Mae Alarca was officially crowned Miss International Australia 2023 in a ceremony held last July 29 at the Proxima Hub in Sydney, Australia. The 24-year-old clinical science graduate of Filipino descent succeeds last year's titleholder Anjelica Whitelaw and will now represent Australia at Miss International 2023 in Japan this October. "I am beyond grateful. This crown, this sash, and this title hold a world of meaning," shared the new Miss International Australia following her coronation. "This journey hasn’t been an easy one and best believe it will only get harder, but to me, it will always be worth it," she added. "Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey so far, you’ve all made your own little impact." No stranger to pageantry, Jazel previously held the titles Miss Philippines Australia and Charity Queen Australia 2018. She also placed fourth runner-up at Miss Grand Australia 2019 and bagged the Woman of Heart award. Hosted by

Miss Grand Australia 2023 is Mikaela-Rose Fowler

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Mikaela-Rose Fowler was crowned Miss Grand Australia 2023 in a national competition held on Saturday, July 15 at the RACV City Club in Melbourne. The 28-year-old disability support worker and an ADHD advocate from Victoria will now prepare to represent Australia at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam this October. Paitin Louise Powell was named first runner-up while Brooke Murray, Selina McCloskey, and Alecia McCallum were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Last year's titleholder and now national director Amber Sidney crowned her successor at the end of the event. The new Miss Grand Australia hopes to use her platform to help reduce the stigma around disability, to spread kindness and compassion, and to help other people who are experiencing their own struggles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Grand Australia Official (@missgrandaustralia) Photos: Style Watch International / Miss Grand Australia

Miss Universe Australia 2023: Meet the 24 finalists

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The 24 finalists vying for Miss Universe Australia 2023 were selected through state finals held across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia in May. As officially announced, they will be heading together with Miss Universe Singapore 2023 finalists to the Furama Resort in Da Nang, Vietnam where they will have a personalized shoot with Australian photographer and filmmaker Jarrad Seng. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Australia (@missuniverseaustralia.official) The next Miss Universe Australia will succeed last year's winner and Miss Universe 2022 Top 16 semifinalist, Monique Riley, and will represent Australia at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador. An official runway show will be held this August 29 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins in Melbourne, Victoria while the national final will take place on Friday, September 1, at the same venue. Who will take home the crown and t

Miss Universe Australia 2023: Meet the finalists from Western Australia

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The last group of finalists vying for Miss Universe Australia 2023 were announced during the Miss West Coast state final held on Wednesday, May 24 at The Camfield in Perth. Representing Western Australia in September's national final are Vimbayi Hakutangwi, Somaya O'Donnell, Natasha Huisman, Brooklyn Metropolis, Mary Lopez, and Khloe Hicks. The title of Miss West Coast 2023 went to Brooklyn, a model and registered nurse at Perth Children's Hospital. She was handed over her sash by her predecessor Briana Demaio. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Australia (@missuniverseaustralia.official) Honored to win her beauty title, she went to social media and shared: "I can't believe I'm heading to the Miss Universe Australia National Final with 5 other remarkable finalists representing WA." "This is a dream come true and I'm very excited to share the journey with these beautiful girls," she added. Miss Univ

Miss Universe Australia 2023: Meet the finalists from New South Wales and Victoria

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Following South Australia and Queensland, two more states selected their respective representatives for the Miss Universe Australia 2023 national final. The state final for New South Wales was held on Friday, May 19 at Café del Mar in Sydney. Four finalists have been announced from the premiere state — Vitoria Camporeale, Tash Knox, Sené Maluwapi, and Farida Rakhmanova. On Sunday, May 21, the Victoria state final was held at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins where a total of seven winners emerged. The national finalists from the garden state are Claire Rossier, Brooke Bailey, Alexandra Danielle Lim, Moraya Wilson, Maddison Cottle, Johara Pillay, and Lauren Walker. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Australia (@missuniverseaustralia.official) They will now prepare to compete for the Miss Universe Australia 2023 title this September in Melbourne. Up next:  Miss West Coast Photos: Miss Universe Australia RELATED POSTS: Miss Universe Australia 2023:

Miss Universe Australia 2023: Meet the finalists from South Australia and Queensland

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The state finals for the Miss Universe Australia 2023 pageant kicked off on Tuesday, May 16 at The Feathers Hotel in Burnside. From South Australia, the winners Mia Dalkos and Emily Rogers will now proceed to the national final this September in Melbourne. For Queensland, held on Wednesday, May 17 at Transcontinental Hotel in Brisbane, a total of five finalists have been chosen. Also moving closer to the coveted crown and beauty title are Breanna Monck, Sabrina D'Odorico, Lily Goodare, Emily Outridge, and Dominique Ross. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Australia (@missuniverseaustralia.official) Up next: New South Wales, West Coast, and Victoria Photos: Miss Universe Australia / Instagram

Miss International Australia 2022 is Anjelica Whitelaw

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Anjelica Whitelaw has been officially announced by Karen Jane Productions as Miss International Australia 2022 on Tuesday, October 11. The 26-year-old Sydney-born Filipino-Australian lawyer will represent Australia at the 60th Miss International pageant in Tokyo, Japan this December. A graduate of a bachelor's degree in communication and recently a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Technology Sydney, Anjelica currently works as a lawyer at a commercial law firm in Sydney. In her spare time, the proud bilingual whose Filipino mother hails from Pampanga, Philippines, enjoys traveling and exploring new cuisines with her family and friends. Australia first joined Miss International in 1960 during the pageant's inaugural edition. The country has won the title three times with Tania Verstak in 1962, Jenny Derek in 1981, and Kirsten Davidson in 1992. Meet the new Miss International Australia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjelica Whitelaw (

Miss Universe Australia 2022 is Monique Riley

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Monique Riley of New South Wales has been crowned as Miss Universe Australia 2022 on Friday, September 9 at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The 27-year-old model, actress, and executive assistant with a degree in creative industries from the Queensland University of Technology will now prepare to represent Australia at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. She succeeds last year's titleholder, Daria Varlamova. Completing the Top 5 were first runner-up Annalise Dalinis, second runner-up Ciara Grehan, third runner-up Hànni Rose Howe and fourth runner-up Alana Deutsher-Moore. Elissa Laforce, Darcy Spinks, Kymberlee Street, Jacinta Pizzata, and Miné Coetser were the rest of the Top 10 finalists. A total of 28 beauties competed for the national title. They were selected through state finals in Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Southern Australia last May. This year's glittering event was the first live national final for Miss Universe Au

Miss Universe Australia 2022: Meet the official finalists

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Miss Universe Australia 2022 will be held this Friday, September 9 at the Warner Bros. Movie World in Oxenford, Queensland. Last year's titleholder Daria Varlamova will crown her successor among 28 state finalists from Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Southern Australia. The winner of this year's competition will represent the Land Down Under at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in the first quarter of 2023. Who will be the next Miss Universe Australia? Meet the official finalists: Western Australia Ashleigh Post Briana Demaio Cayla-Lee De Villiers Jacinta Pizzata Sienna Perruzza Queensland Alana Deutsher-Moore Caitlynn Henry Catalina Meldrum Ciara Grehan Chloe Ryan Jacinta Cahill Miné Coetser Shekinah Taderera New South Wales Elissa Laforce Elle Solferini Kymberlee Street Monique Riley Sienna Weir Stella Badenoch Taylah Crome Victoria Annalise Dalinis Ashleigh Sullivan Ariel Russell Darcy Spinks Sally Kurzke Southern Australia Hanni Howe Janitha Perer