Mary Mrad

2 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Mary Mrad

When we think of high society in Australia, our minds go straight to Sydney's harbourside mansions or Melbourne's leafy boulevards. But beyond the city limits, a new kind of elite is thriving. From vast grazing properties to booming mines and luxe lifestyle ventures, the bush has become a playground for billionaires whose fortunes easily rival that of their city counterparts. Some live on sprawling estates that double as working farms or boutique wineries.

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Mary Mrad

At long last, eastern suburbs exes Dina Broadhurst and Max Shepherd have finally offloaded the Darling Point apartment they'd been trying to sell since last November. As exclusively revealed by society scribe Lucy Manly, the former couple, who dated from 2018 to 2023 and share a 15-year age gap, found a buyer for their renovated three-bedroom unit just before it was scheduled to go to auction on Thursday.

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Mary Mrad

There's never a dull moment in Melbourne's high society. But behind the scenes of the lavish Toorak dinner parties and long lunches at Maison Bâtard, there are whispers of rift at the very top of the social ladder. And this particular rumour started with a single photo. Last month, the in-crowds of Melbourne and the Harbour City joined forces to celebrate the launch of Coburg-based fashion designer Effie Kats' new collection.

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Mary Mrad

By MARY MRAD FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 21:55 EDT, 4 June 2025 | Updated: 21:55 EDT, 4 June 2025 Robert Irwin set hearts racing earlier this year when he stripped down to his Bonds in a racy underwear campaign that went viral. And now, the 21-year-old conservationist has reacted to Aussie mums checking out his sultry shoot.

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Mary Mrad

Their diamonds have been worn by the likes of PR queen Roxy Jacenko, cricket WAG Candice Warner and multi-millionaire Bachelor star Snezana Wood. Even Khloé Kardashian is a fan. But Shannakian Fine Jewellery, one of Melbourne's most recognisable elite jewellers, is now fighting for its reputation after the state government consumer watchdog issued a damning public warning.