Meet the Queenslanders Vying for the Miss Universe Australia Crown

A glamorous night at Lina Rooftop crowned six Queenslanders as 2026 Miss Universe Australia national finalists: Jessica Elms, Chloe Maddison Uhlrich, Caity Worthington, Lily Goodare, Hannah Seery, and Paige Bentley.
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Meet the Queenslanders Vying for the Miss Universe Australia Crown cover

It was an unforgettable evening of style and celebration at Lina Rooftop, which served as the perfect backdrop to announce the 2026 Miss Universe Australia Queensland national finalists.

Twenty-five Queenslanders from all walks of life vied to become the next Miss Universe Australia. Electrician, radiologist, and entrepreneur were just a few of the occupations represented in the impressive field.

Six outstanding women were chosen to take the next step in their Miss Universe journey. The newly announced national finalists are Jessica Elms, Chloe Ryan-Uhlrich, Caity Worthington, Lily Goodare, Hannah Seery, and Paige Bentley.

For these six finalists, the hard work is just beginning, but it comes with incredible perks. The winners will just returned from the official international finalists’ trip to Vietnam, where they spent a magnificent week hosted at the spectacular Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh.

This overseas retreat serves as a celebration and crucial preparation before the delegates get ready compete in the Miss Universe Australia national finals later this year.

Stay tuned for our annual finalist interviews later in the year,

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Owen George

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