Socialite and Property Millionaire's Quiet Romance
Eastern suburbs socialite Chloe Stewart, also known as Chloe Korner, is reportedly dating New Zealand property millionaire Ben Cook. The 20-year-old, daughter of Sydney businessman Ben Stewart and heiress Olivia Korner, has been documenting a European trip on social media, with her older boyfriend, Cook, believed to be her photographer. Their relationship, first revealed in May, has been kept private, with Stewart conspicuously omitting Cook from her Instagram posts. Cook's real estate investments include supermarkets, large-format retail, and commercial holdings across Australasia.
STAX Co-Founders Navigate Business Collapse and Marriage Issues
Matilda Murray Robertson, co-founder of the now-collapsed activewear label STAX, has taken to Substack to discuss the aftermath of the business's receivership in June. She and her husband, Don Robertson, who co-founded the brand, are reportedly experiencing marital difficulties. In a paid post, Murray Robertson detailed their strained relationship, stating they had "stopped being kind to each other" and were experiencing "awkward silences" following the business's demise. STAX, once valued at $52 million, operated eight stores at its peak, but six closed last year amid economic pressures. Don Robertson had a history of financial difficulties, including significant debt from a previous venture, Muscle Stax.
Bali Wealth Guru Accused of Rewriting Past
Sydney expat Matt Cameron, who relocated to Bali in 2023 to avoid Australian taxes, is facing scrutiny over his curated online persona as a wealth and success guru. A former acquaintance claims Cameron is "peddling nonsense" and has misrepresented his past, suggesting he did not, as implied, come from a background of hardship. The source stated Cameron attended Cranbrook School and lived rent-free in Watsons Bay due to his father's military position. Cameron previously ran nightclubs in Sydney before reinventing himself. His wife, Felicity Morgan, previously known as Felicity Ludlow, also faced financial difficulties, with her company, Felicity Morgan Coaching, placed into liquidation with significant tax liabilities.
AFL Reporter's Absence on Father's Day Follows Admitted Indiscretion
Seven AFL reporter Mitch Cleary was notably absent from his fiancée Kate Watts' family Father's Day celebration with their newborn daughter. This follows Cleary's admission of a "kiss" with a Collingwood Magpies staffer during an overseas press trip in November, an event that occurred while Watts was pregnant. Cleary apologized for the "error of judgement" and stated he was dealing with the consequences privately. The couple, engaged in February 2024, welcomed their daughter Sophia in February of this year. It remains unclear if their five-year relationship has ended.
Domestic Violence Conviction for Rugby Star's Son
Thomas Fairfax, son of former rugby star Russell Fairfax, has been convicted of a domestic violence-related property damage offense and fined $220. He also pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited drug. These convictions come two months after Russell Fairfax obtained a two-year apprehended domestic violence order against his son, which restricts Thomas from assaulting, threatening, or damaging his father's property. The order also prohibits Thomas from being in Russell's company within 12 hours of consuming alcohol or illicit drugs.
