Stars of Sydney South West

22 October 2024

On 14 June I had the honour of attending, and serving as one of the judges for, the Stars of Sydney South West, where Sydney's south-west business owners and local celebrities—the "Stars"—light up the dance floor with local dance teachers to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Now an annual spectacular, the event has raised over $480,000, with this year's event adding an additional $118,000 to that tally. As one of the judges, I had the privilege of seeing firsthand how incredible the local talent and dedication was in our community. I was joined on the panel by Leppington's Local Woman of the Year, Antoinette Sulfaro; HeyYa TV's Davy Nguyen; and award-winning marriage celebrant, MC, model, TV presenter and actor, Glenn Millanta. It was not an easy task selecting the winners and all the nominees demonstrated their immense talent and passion. The performances reflected the diversity of our area, with many different dance styles and cultures. I congratulate all the performers, dance instructors, sponsors and organisers.