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Oprah Winfrey to return to Australia for the first time in 15 years

Oprah Winfrey is heading down under for the first time in 15 years. The TV mogul will holiday here in November, but sources say she is also planning five in conversation events.

Pictured is Oprah Winfrey. Picture: Charly Triballeau/AFP
Pictured is Oprah Winfrey. Picture: Charly Triballeau/AFP

Sydney confidential can reveal Oprah Winfrey is heading down under for the first time in 15 years.

The TV mogul will holiday here in November, but sources say she is also planning five in conversation events across the country.

It is understood promoter TEG Dainty is behind the events.

Her last visit in 2010 saw Winfrey tape four episodes of her final season at the Sydney Opera House, dubbed the “Oprah House” for the occasion which brought 300 American fans with her.

Oprah Winfrey leaves a hotel during celebrations for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos' wedding, in Venice. Picture: AP Photo/Luigi Costantini
Oprah Winfrey leaves a hotel during celebrations for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos' wedding, in Venice. Picture: AP Photo/Luigi Costantini

The five million dollar taxpayer-funded trip drew criticism at the time, though Winfrey defended the spend as a tourism boost, with the episodes broadcast in 145 countries.

From Hugh Jackman’s zip line mishap to giveaways including laptops, pearl necklaces, and a $250,000 donation to a cancer patient, her visit left a lasting impression.

Originally published as Oprah Winfrey to return to Australia for the first time in 15 years

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