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A beauty queen, a failed hotel and the ghosts of Gordon Gekko
A week ago, Moraya Wilson was crowned Miss Universe Australia. Now, financial regulators are deregistering 10 companies under her name. Her friends claim she knew nothing about them.
- by Cameron Houston
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The August 20 Edition
In our cover story this week, stunning Argentinian model and wellness entrepreneur Valentina Ferrer shows her style in our gorgeous fashion shoot.
Why this former Miss Argentina has a special connection with Australia
Valentina Ferrer provides a sneak peek into her adventurous life and reveals what brings her to our shores.
‘Body checks’: Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian franchise over sex harassment claims
Six contestants in Indonesia’s Miss Universe pageant have filed complaints with police and accused local organisers of asking them to strip to their underwear for “body checks” for scars or cellulite. Some contestants said they were photographed topless.
Beauty queen takes leaf out of mother’s book in Miss Universe bid
Her Australian mother founded a successful writers’ festival in the shadow of the Bali bombings. She is taking the island to the world in her own way.
- by Chris Barrett
‘I was so scared’: Miss Universe Myanmar arrives for pageant with a message
With the military seizing power in a February 1 coup and killing hundreds of protesters, Thuzar Wint Lwin hopes to use her platform to call attention to Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement.
- by Richard C. Paddock
What I know about men with Laura Dundovic
Model, actor and TV presenter talks on her career and the men who have influenced her.
- by Jane Rocca
Victorian law graduate born in India wins Miss Universe Australia
The 26-year-old law graduate beat 27 other women from around Australia to take the title.
- by Zach Hope
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