Royal JEWELS
Long live the bling
Princess Catherine shone at the last state banquet of 2025, pairing her sparkling blue gown with a rarely seen tiara made for Queen Victoria. It was Catherine’s first time wearing the Oriental Circlet, which features 2600 diamonds.
Women we love
Bondi bronze
Surfing pioneer Pauline Menczer has been officially honoured with a bronze statue at Bondi Beach, more than 30 years after her world title win in 1993.
Tropfest is back
Margot Robbie will be the jury president for Tropfest when the short film festival returns in 2026. “I’m incredibly excited to help celebrate and support the next wave of storytellers,” she said.
Liberal leaders
State Liberal parties have elevated two women to the top job. Kellie Sloane (above left) has been elected to lead the NSW Liberals and Jess Wilson (above right) is the first woman to head the Victorian Liberals.