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Celebrity career stories

These successful Australians have reached great heights in their sporting, media, performing, hospitality, writing or political careers. Read their profiles and stories to find out how they got started, how they became celebrities and what their jobs involve now.

Rachael Bermingham – Author, 4 Ingredients, Motivational Speaker

‘Ladies, don’t compromise – if you want to have a career and...

Mia Freedman – Writer and Website Entrepreneur

‘I have always been passionate about creating tribes of wome

Monica Trapaga – Entertainer

'Follow your heart and practise, practise, practise. As far ...

Professor Ian Frazer – Scientist

'My career is my hobby. It gives me a great chance to intera

Natarsha Belling – Ten News National Presenter

'Whilst a university degree assisted me greatly, the importa...

Wil Anderson – Comedian, Writer and Broadcaster

'I never saw a movie that wasn't on a Tuesday, ate a lot of ...

Ian Kiernan, AO – Chairman, Clean Up Australia and Clean Up the World

'We've got to accept that climate change is here and we've g...

Bill Granger – Chef, Restaurateur and Media Personality

'It was the 70s in Melbourne so I made all the retro stuff l

Reg Mombassa – Artist, Designer and Musician

'The best part of being an artist is the pleasure of creatin...

Joh Bailey – Hairstylist, Salon Owner and Media Personality

'The truth is I had no idea what I actually wanted to do and...

Liz Ellis – Media Identity and Former Netball Player

'I was quite determined law was what I wanted to do, but aft...

Dr Katrina Warren – Vet and Media Personality

'I’ve been bitten, kicked and hissed at. I’ve been chased ou...

Tammy van Wisse – Marathon Swimmer

'Marathon swimming teaches you a lot about yourself; it teac...

Vanessa Amorosi – Singer and Recording Artist

'Make sure you get a ball-breaking manager. Having the right

Bill Leak – Daily Editorial Cartoonist, The Australian

'For me, the most artistically liberating thing I ever did w...

Glenn Robbins – Performer and Writer

'All of my characters reflect different aspects of my own ch