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AU Financial Review
21 hours ago
- Business
- AU Financial Review
BDO probes Martin Pakula-led Crown casino
Anyone pondering the complexities of Martin Pakula 's post-parliamentary career had a vivid reminder of it over the weekend. In a LinkedIn post celebrating the charitable Million Dollar Lunch (Melbourne's answer to the Sydney Children's Hospital's Gold Dinner), the minister reeled off the generosity of a number of Melbourne power players. All of which, funnily enough, he's worked for in the three brief years since he's resigned from parliament.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pilates Queen ensures all eyes are on her as she goes braless at $3500-a-head Gold Dinner
Sydney Pilates Queen Bernadette Fahey made sure her sleek figure was the star of the show on Wednesday night when she stepped out at the Gold Dinner in Sydney. The 35-year-old entrepreneur who owns Body by Berner looked sensational as she posed alongside her husband, Buildcorp COO, Jordan Sukkar. Bernadette showcased her incredible frame in a tight brown gown that featured a high neckline and gathered details at the skirting and - going braless underneath. She added diamond baguette earrings, a silver bracelet worn over her sleeve and designer clutch. For the first time, the Gold Dinner has been held at the Royal Botanic Gardens' Parade Ground Lawn, set amongst Sydney's most iconic landmarks and framed by the vibrant light spectacle of Vivid Sydney. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. With close proximity to Government House and iconic landmarks the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge - all being illuminated as part of the city's renowned festival of light - this year's event is themed 'Light Up a Child's Life'. It offers guests a symbolic and immersive experience that ties directly to its cause as they aim to raise $80 million - the most ambitious target to date. For almost three decades, the Gold Dinner in Sydney has united Australia's leaders and captains of industry to support the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network through the SCHF. Now expanded to Perth, and with plans to hold events in the USA and UK with Australia expats, the Gold Series is recognised as Australia's most prestigious philanthropic initiative. Sydney's Gold Dinner has raised over $90 million since its inception in 1997, directly transforming the lives of sick kids and their families by funding life-saving treatments and care. The Gold Dinner Committee is by Linda Penn and her son Joshua, and includes an influential mix of business and philanthropic leaders. Bernadette and her husband Jordan married in a star-studded ceremony at Scots College in Bellevue Hill, Sydney. The bride stunned in a sleeveless satin gown from Steven Khalil with layered skirting and delicate lacy detailing at the bodice. Among the A-list guests was Dina Broadhurst and Jade Yarbrough. While it is not known exactly how long the couple have been together, they went Instagram official in May. The couple returned from their honeymoon in Europe last month. They spent weeks soaking up their newlywed status in France and Italy. She kept her followers updated on their lavish ski resort getaways, sharing fun clips of the couple goofing around as they tried on various ski gear. She also revealed they hit the slopes at the exclusive Santa Cristina resort in Italy's snow-capped mountains. Bernadette flaunted her figure as she received a private lesson from a ski instructor while sporting designer $2,100 Louis Vuitton snow goggles. The couple looked delighted to spend their time together on their unforgettable honeymoon, which is estimated to have cost over $100,000. Throughout the trip, the newlyweds looked utterly smitten as they basked in the joy of their honeymoon. Bernadette is known for being the fitness instructor to some of Sydney's most high-powered socialites and famous faces, including Jade Yarbrough and model Madeleine Holtznagel.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lowes CEO worth $400 million rises to top of high society at Gold Dinner - after she banned celebrities from the prestigious $3500-a-head event
Linda Penn has become the undisputed queen of the Sydney social scene. The Lowes Menswear CEO, who, alongside her brother and Lowes co-owner Jeffrey Mueller is worth a cool $400 million, held court at the glamorous Gold Dinner in Sydney on Wednesday night. Linda heads the Gold Dinner Committee alongside her son Joshua, and rules the charity event with an iron fist. Every year an influential mix of business and philanthropic leaders attends - and the gala was once also littered with A-listers before Penn and her son banned them from the event. In the past, celebrities like Chris Hemsworth, Roxy Jacenko, Ian Thorpe, Hamish Blake and Karl Stefanovic made appearances on the red carpet. In 2023, a swathe of celebrities walked the red carpet, including the likes of cricket WAG Candice Warner, actor Lincoln Younes, Sunrise star Natalie Barr and Ex-NRL star Cooper Cronk. Gold Dinner co-chair Joshua revealed ahead of the 2024 gala that the event will shun celebrities going forward, as they 'don't seem to add much value'. 'I'm always told to invite the celebrity or the famous rugby player and put the WAG on the list but it is just not our thing,' Penn explained. 'We have done it before and they end up taking up valuable space', he added. Joshua said that the attention is usually too much on the celebrities, rather than on the purpose of the event. On Wednesday, the only celebrities of note came in the form of Sunrise co-hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington, as well as former Wiggles performer Emma Watkins, with Sydney's wealthy elite making up most of the guest list. The invitation-only gala is held annually at a secret location in Sydney and is given a unique theme every year. For the first time, this year the Gold Dinner was held at the Royal Botanic Gardens' Parade Ground Lawn, set amongst Sydney's most iconic landmarks and framed by the vibrant light spectacle of Vivid Sydney. With close proximity to Government House and iconic landmarks the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge - all being illuminated as part of the city's renowned festival of light - this year's event is themed 'Light Up a Child's Life'. It offers guests a symbolic and immersive experience that ties directly to its cause as they aim to raise $80 million - the most ambitious target to date. For almost three decades, the Gold Dinner in Sydney has united Australia's leaders and captains of industry to support the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network through the SCHF. Now expanded to Perth, and with plans to hold events in the USA and UK with Australia expats, the Gold Series is recognised as Australia's most prestigious philanthropic initiative. Sydney's Gold Dinner has raised over $90 million since its inception in 1997, directly transforming the lives of sick kids and their families by funding life-saving treatments and care. Linda posed alongside some of her esteemed attendees, including former Deputy Leader of the Opposition Kristina Keneally. The Lowes matriarch stood out glittering silver gown with art deco panels and semi-sheer skirting. She added to her ensemble with a gold purse and a diamond necklace that matched her earrings. As the co-owner and Managing Director of Lowes Menswear, Linda works full time overseeing the entire operation, which includes over 190 stores, online portals and over 1900 staff across Australia. Linda and her dentist husband David, who founded Southern Cross Dental laboratories, have three children. She previously told Belinda International that despite her business nous, her family is her priority. 'Look after yourself from a health and mental well-being perspective' Linda said in offering advice for working mothers.
