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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