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Zara PowellEntertainment Reporter

Zara Powell is an entertainment reporter for The Daily Telegraph, where she brings a vibrant passion for storytelling to her work. She began her career as an intern at NewsLocal and was recognised as a Kennedy Awards finalist for Student Journalist of the Year in 2023. Specialising in celebrity features, lifestyle, and entertainment stories, Zara is dedicated to uncovering and sharing the unique narratives of individuals in the industry.

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‘Dead area now’: Barangaroo bar closes

Nola Smokehouse and Bar has shut down without warning to its customers, entering voluntary liquidation and joining a growing list of closures in the waterfront precinct.

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Ruby Tuesday Matthews turned 32 over the weekend and celebrated with her three children, Mars, Rocket and Holiday. Picture: Supplied

Influencer’s birthday post after fiance’s drink-driving charge

Ruby Tuesday Matthews marked her 32nd birthday with a heartfelt post, following her partner’s court appearance.

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The Daily Telegraph 21.7.2025 Actress Farrel Hegarty pictured in Surry Hills today. UK soap actress and popular on Instagram. Recently made her debut on Coronation Street. Picture: Rohan Kelly

‘Expensive relationship’ has UK soap star mulling move to Aus

The British soap star, who has been travelling regularly to Sydney to see her partner, says she’s not ruling out relocating, calling it “an expensive relationship.”

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Michael Brunelli and Martha Kalifatidis and their son Lucius Brunelli, Picture: Supplied

Reality star slams troll for calling his two-year-old son ‘overweight’

Michael Brunelli and Martha Kalifatidis are no strangers to social media backlash, but a recent comment about their toddler son prompted a rare and emotional public clap back.

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Social media posts from influencer Skye Weatley. Picture: Instagram

‘My favourite so far’: Influencer’s shock AI admission

Skye Wheatley shared she has turned to ChatGPT for mental health support, praising the platform, while experts urge caution, saying AI is no substitute for face-to-face therapy.

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Sydney socialite finds solace in Italy after son’s big move

Pip Edwards is embracing the quiet of an empty nest, retreating to Italy to recharge after her son’s move to college in California.

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Brittany Hockley has made an Instagram account for her new house, and it already has 16K followers , Picture: Instagram

Reality star’s luxe home racks up 16K followers in two days

Who would have thought an Instagram account for a house could rack up thousands of followers in just two days? That’s the reality for Brittany Hockley’s latest project.

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