Miss World Australia: Miss QLD

On Sunday, 30 May, Pauline, Joanne Melbourne and I met at Sydney airport bright and early (actually it was still dark) to catch a flight to Brisbane.

John (Waterhouse) picked us up from the airport and we drove to the Broncos Leagues Club where Miss World QLD was to be held that day.

The QLD finalists and judges began arriving at the venue, including... Erin Stanfield!!! The Miss World Australia Runner up from last year! I hadn't seen her since the final last year and it was sooooo good to catch up. She had just gotten back from a trip to America and had done lots of shopping (especially at Victoria Secret! hehe)

The judging began with interviews, similar to most of the other states.

Then it was time for fitness. Here are the girls giving it all they've got and then smiling once it's all over...

It was then time for a break. The girls could have a rest and have some lunch. Family and friends were allowed to attend the afternoon session of the judging at 2pm. Everyone entered, took their seats, and it was time to get on with it.

The girls did the swimwear/healthy body image parade, and then went backstage to get ready for their talents. We had some amazing talents; tap dancing, life-saving demonstration, whip cracking, jazz dancing. The variety was great!

Then came the awards and da da da dah... the crowning. Our runner up is Leah Freney. Here I am with her...

And here is Erin with our Miss World QLD 2010... Melanie Dawson.