Australia’s leading figures from the worlds of entertainment, politics and business have gathered to celebrate a major milestone for a newspaper.
The Australian held its 60th anniversary party at the Australian Museum, opposite Sydney’s Hyde Park, on Thursday night.
The event was hosted by NewsCorp chairman Lachlan Murdoch, although his father and company founder Rupert Murdoch was conspicuously absent.
The media mogul recently cancelled his plans to attend the event and the reason is understood to be unrelated to health.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was the keynote speaker and led a host of past and present political guests from both sides of parliament.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was accompanied by his wife Kirilly, who dazzled in a bright green dress.
Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jacinta Price stole the show in a vibrant pink dress as she arrived with husband Colin Lillie.
The couple smiled broadly for the cameras before entering the packed venue to mingle with other guests.
Sky News presenter Peta Credlin (pictured) looked stunning in a black dress.
Billionaire restaurateur Justin Hemmes (pictured right) and his model girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel (pictured left) also made an appearance.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured leaving) led a host of invited politicians from both sides of parliament.
Also in attendance were former prime ministers John Howard and Tony Abbott, as well as federal finance minister Simon Birmingham and former New South Wales premier Bob Carr.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and newly appointed Governor-General Sam Mostyn were also in attendance.
Mr Albanese also spoke at the event, urging Australians to be optimistic about their future.
Others on the guest list included billionaire restaurateur Justin Hemmes and his model girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel.
The pub baron, whose fortune is estimated at $1.39 billion, wore a white shirt and black trousers with a matching suit jacket.
Ms. Holtznagel wore a black dress with a matching pair of heels as the loved-up couple walked arm in arm.
Sky News presenter Peta Credlin stepped out in a stunning black dress and matching evening bag.
Celebrity chef Neil Perry was among the first to arrive, dressed in a business shirt and a pair of jeans with white sneakers.
The prestigious restaurateur, author and television presenter completed the casual look wearing a black trench coat.
Celebrity chef Neil Perry (pictured) was one of the first to arrive.
Federal Liberal Party deputy leader and Sky News contributor Teena McQueen (pictured) also attended the event.
Media mogul Ryan Stokes (pictured right) and his wife Claire (pictured left) looked dapper in their black and white formal attire.
NewsCorp chairman Lachlan Murdoch (pictured left) hosted the event (pictured right, his wife Sarah).
Media mogul Ryan Stokes and his wife Claire also enjoyed the celebrations, with the media mogul’s son Kerry Stokes opting for a tuxedo.
Ms Stokes looked chic in her outfit, whilst carrying a small black handbag to complete her look.
Federal Liberal Party deputy leader and Sky News contributor Teena McQueen arrived in a black dress.
The 63-year-old accessorized his simple look with several silver bracelets and a red handbag with the words “Trump” printed on the sides in honor of the former US president who is running for a second term in office.
The exclusive event was also attended by high-profile business leaders, including billionaire mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest.
Other business executives in attendance included Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar, Premier Investments chairman Solomon Lew and billionaire Chemist Warehouse magnate Sam Gance.
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys topped the list of senior sporting figures, which also included former AFL boss turned Tabcorp chief executive Gillon McLachlan.
Peter Dutton (pictured left) was joined by his wife Kirilly (pictured right), who dazzled in a bright green dress.
Former Prime Minister John Howard (pictured left) attended with his wife Jeanette (right)
Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jacinta Price (pictured left) arrived with her husband Colin Lillie (pictured right)
Scott Farquhar (pictured left), co-founder of Atlassian, with his wife Kim Jackson (pictured right)
Premier Investments Chairman Solomon Lew (pictured left) was there with his partner Roza (pictured right).
Billionaire mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest (pictured)
Billionaire chemical warehouse magnate Sam Gance (pictured left) and his partner Janet Roach, star of Real Housewives of Melbourne (pictured right)
Wine and yacht racing heiress Nicky Oatley (pictured right) attended with her husband Johnathan Pearce (pictured left)
Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’landys (pictured)
Former AFL boss and now Tabcorp chief executive Gillon McLachlan (pictured)
Other notable attendees included Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer and Federal Court Judge Michael Lee.
During his speech, Lachlan Murdoch warned that business faces threats from the rapid growth of technology, reported The Australian.
She also praised her father for creating a newspaper that declared its guiding light to be “faith in Australia and the future of the country” and “speaking out without fear”.
“My father’s ambition for The Australian has never been a secret. In fact, he put it on the front page that first day,” she said.
It was essentially about optimism and ambition for our country. It would contain “unbiased information” and “independent thinking.”
Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer (pictured left) was among other notable guests who gathered for the celebrations.
Federal Court Judge Michael Lee (pictured)
Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham (pictured)
