Indigenous Australian to represent the Northern Territory in Miss World Australia National Final

A TEENAGER from the Northern Territory will make history when she represents the area at the Miss World Australia National Final.

Magnolia Maymuru will represent the Northern Territory at the Miss World Australia National Final. Picture: Ivan Rachman.

FOR the first time in Aussie history, an Indigenous Australian will represent the Northern Territory at the Miss World Australia National Final.

19-year-old Magnolia Maymuru is from the remote community of Yirrkala in North Eastern Arnhem Land. This July, she’ll go up against the other Aussie contenders, with larger hopes of representing our entire nation at the Miss World finals in London.

Magnolia Maymuru currently works as a community officer for kids in her community. Picture Isabella Moore

Models Emily Bix and Magnolia Maymuru Picture: Isabella Moore.

Speaking to Darwin’s Mix 104.9 yesterday morning, Maymuru talked about her success,

“It’s the first time I’ll be representing my state in such a well-known event and I know a lot of people will be watching me. My family at home, all of Arnhem Land … and all over Australia.”

Magnolia, who was first discovered in a Darwin shopping centre while using an ATM, is hoping to use this big opportunity to inspire other young Australians.

“I feel very privileged and thankful that I was chosen for this. I just want to do my best and hopefully be a really good role model and inspire many young people.”

The 5’10 knockout currently works as a community officer for kids in her community and hopes to inspire younger generations and strengthen their education. Onya Magnolia!

Stunning. Picture: Isabella Moore