Our Journalists

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.

Zara Powell

Latest

NSW

‘Toughest thing I ever went through’: Kristina’s story of survival

Kristina Schamberger was a 28-year-old bodybuilder with a new business — who had left her family in Germany behind start a new life in Australia — when the battle of her life began.

Entertainment

Daily Telegraph. 17, October, 2024.Bonnie Hefren with International DJ Joel Corry, and Storm Boy, at Randwick Racecourse, today. Joel is playing at the Everest.Picture: Justin Lloyd.

Superstar DJ to perform at Everest Day

International DJ Joel Corry, who has worked with pop megastars will perform after the final race of the day at Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday.

Entertainment

Daily Telegraph. 15, October, 2024.The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Heather Gay and Whitney Rose, in Sydney, today.Picture: Justin Lloyd.

American reality stars want a slice of Australia

The stars of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Whitney Rose and Heather Gay, are Down Under for the first time and they’re keen to stay.

Entertainment

Actress Felicity Ward will star in the Australian version of the hit show, The Office. Picture: Supplied

‘The Office’ Australia star on being show’s first female boss

Comedian and actress Felicity Ward will be drawing on her own ‘annoying personality traits’ to play the first female lead in the Australian version of The Office.

ExclusiveNSW

The Everest’s raid on Victoria: Racing’s ‘State of Origin’ ignites

After the $20 million TAB Everest took the title of ‘richest race in Australia’, it can now be revealed NSW is also enticing punters in droves from its rival racing state of Victoria.

EXCLUSIVESydney Weekend

DAILY TELEGRAPH. Susie Elelman, celebrating 50 years in television. Photographed in Surry Hills. Monday 23/09/2024. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

‘It’s how you carry it off’: Still a screen queen at 70

After 50 years on TV, Susie Elelman she reveals how she survived in a tough industry, why she didn’t have children and how women can succeed in showbusiness.

Entertainment

WEEKEND TELEGRAPH. OCTOBER 10, 2024.Pictured is Former Victoria's Secret Angel Barbara Palvin, who is in Sydney for Longines. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Supermodel ready to spread her wings for Victoria’s Secret

Hungarian supermodel Barbara Palvin has her fingers crossed for a Victoria’s Secret runway return — but first, the supermodel is making a stop in Sydney. Read why.

Confidential