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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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DAILY TELEGRAPH 14TH MAY 2024Pictured is P.E Nation designer Pip Edwards following her show at 2024 Australian Fashion Week at Carrigeworks in Eveleigh.Picture: Richard Dobson

‘We need a solution’: Pip’s plea to save Fashion Week

Aussie designer Pip Edwards says Sydney’s design industry must find a solution after the future of Australian Fashion Week was thrown into disarray when IMG made a shock departure.

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Troy Cassar-Daley, winner of 40 Golden Guitars, five ARIA Awards and four CMMA Entertainer of the Year titles, will perform at Beef Australia 2024 in Rockhampton in May.

‘It never gets old’: Cassar-Daley up for six Golden Guitar Awards

With 40 Golden Guitar Awards under his belt Aussie country star Troy Cassar-Daley says he feels “like a guts“ but is thrilled to be the most nominated artist for the 2025 Golden Guitar Awards, with six nods.

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The Daily Telegraph 12.11.2024 Love Expert Jacquie Blaze and Sophia Kim at Bondi beach. Story about making friends in Sydney. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Why is it so hard to make friends in Sydney?

Sydney people tend to stay in their own cliques which makes it hard for newcomers to make friends, says American swimwear designer Sophia Kim, so she set up a series of ‘mixer’ events and they’re going gangbusters.

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Influencer Lauren Bullen known as gypsea_lust on social media., , IMAGE: INSTAGRAM @gypsea_lust

‘Tone deaf’ influencer slammed after volcano flights whinge

Aussie influencer has been labelled “tone deaf” and a “first world problem queen” after publicly complaining about cancelled flights due to the Bali volcano eruption.

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Stars hit the red carpet for Marie Claire’s Women of the Year Awards

Marie Claire’s 2024 Women of the Year Awards have kicked off with a dazzling red carpet. See the looks here in our picture gallery.

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Pop star’s strange ‘performance’ at secret Aussie event

Canadian pop star Tate McRae made an appearance at a surprise Sydney event. But rather than perform live, she played music through her phone.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH NOVEMBER 7, 2024. Actor Anna Samson pictured at the Belvoir Theatre in Surry Hills where she is currently in a theatre production called August: Osage County. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Soap star Anna Samson stands up for theatre

Former Home and Away star Anna Samson has called for more government funding for stage shows and theatre, declaring that Sydneysiders are “hungry” to see more productions.

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