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Moraya Wilson bested 23 other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2023 in a national competition held on Friday, September 1 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. The 21-year-old model and sports coach from Melbourne, currently pursuing her degree in business marketing at RMIT University, will now prepare to represent Australia at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Farida Singatoulina was named first runner-up while Brooklyn Metropolis, Natasha Knox, and Bree Monck were announced as the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 10 finalists were Vimbayi Hakutangwi, Brooke Baily, Johara Pillay, Lily Goodare, and Sené Maluwapi. The new Miss Universe Australia received the new Stelios Jewellers' crown which was inspired by Banksia tree leaves. She succeeds last year's remarkable winner from Sydney, Monique Riley, who placed in the Top 16 at Miss Universe 2022 in New Orleans last January. Meet Moraya Wilson: View this

After weeks of pre-pageant events, the much-awaited final show of Miss Universe Australia 2023 is happening tonight at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins in Melbourne, Victoria. Last year's winner and Miss Universe 2022 Top 16 semifinalist, Monique Riley from New South Wales, will crown her successor at the end of the event. A total of 24 finalists from across the country will be vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent Australia at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Who will be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2023? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stelios Jewellers (@stelios_jewellers) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 10 Moraya Wilson (Best Swim Shoot) Vimbayi Hakutangwi Brooke Baily Johara Pillay Natasha Knox Brooklyn Metropolis Farida Singatoulina Lily Goodare Sené Maluwapi Bree Monck --- TOP 5 Bree Monck Farida Singatoulina Natasha Knox Moraya Wilson Brooklyn Metropolis --- Special Awards Social Ambassador - Somaya O

Miss Universe Australia 2023 will be wearing a brand new crown inspired by the enchanting Banksia tree leaves. Designed and crafted by Stelios Jewellers in Perth, the exquisite masterpiece is an ode to Australia's incredible wildlife, flora and fauna. Banksia is an iconic Australian native evergreen tree or shrub named after English naturalist and botanist Sir Joseph Banks, who first recorded its discovery in the 18th century. The new crown is adorned with natural Australian blue, green, and yellow sapphires, meticulously crafted in yellow and white gold. It is a symbol of beauty, strength, and diversity and a fusion of nature and luxury like never before. A total of 24 finalists will battle it out to become the next Miss Universe Australia during the national final competition this Friday, September 1 in Melbourne. The winner will represent Australia at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November. Check out the new crown: View this post on Instagram A post

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

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

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:

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

In addition to the license renewal for Miss Universe Australia, Pink Tank Events (PTE) under the directorship of Troy Barbagallo and Sophia Barbagallo has announced its acquisition of the Miss Universe New Zealand and Miss Universe Singapore. "The Pink Tank Events team is thrilled to offer young women in these regions the same opportunities our Australian finalists have enjoyed over nearly a decade via our prestigious platform," read an official statement posted on social media. Connections, building confidence, strengthening skills, lasting friendships, and lifelong memories are among the perks at stake cited by organizers. This is, of course, in addition to prizes and the opportunity to compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe. "We are also excited to be able to connect our Australian, Singaporean, and New Zealand finalists during the prelim programs, to grow international connections and opportunities for all our finalists on a global level," the statement

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 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

Miss Universe Australia will hold its first live national final since 2019 on Friday, September 9 at the Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The exciting news from "the land down under" has been officially announced on social media today. Tickets for the final show are now on sale at pinktankevents.com.au . Reigning Miss Universe Australia Daria Varlamova will crown her successor at the end of the event. The next titleholder will compete at Miss Universe 2022, possibly later this year. Australia boasts two Miss Universe winners in history. They are Miss Universe 1972 Kerry Anne Wells and Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins. Photo: Miss Universe Australia

Miss Universe Australia 2020 Maria Thattil has come out as bisexual on a recent episode of the Australian reality television series "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" The 28-year-old Australian model of Indian descent took to social media after the episode aired to talk more about her coming out. "Before the show, I had only come out to a handful of people. My brother took my call at midnight last night and talked it over with me - and I realized the reason I’ve been so scared to do this is exactly why I need to," Maria wrote on her official account with photos of herself painted in rainbow colors. "A lack of bisexual visibility for most of my life has meant that the experience was confusing and there were parallels to other experiences I had with social identity. Fear of falling in between the cracks, never fully finding a place in myself," she continued. "No longer a secret to protect but a part of me to celebrate," she added to her c