Whispers within society circles are abuzz following the engagement of Anthony Sullivan, ex-husband of beauty mogul Shelley Sullivan, to Bushells tea heiress Alisha Oxley. The engagement, which has not been publicly announced on social media, comes less than a year after Sullivan's divorce from Shelley Sullivan was finalized in May 2024. Sources from the finance sector have confirmed the engagement.
Sullivan and Oxley are reportedly celebrating their engagement with a trip through the Greek Islands and along the Amalfi Coast. The couple's romance was first noted in February at a Crowded House concert in Bondi Beach. Oxley, a junior solicitor, hails from the prominent Bushell family. Sullivan recently purchased a waterfront property in Kirribilli for $41 million and reportedly received a significant settlement from the MCoBeauty business, which his ex-wife, Shelley Sullivan, sold a stake in for over $1 billion.
Societal chatter has focused on two aspects of the engagement: Oxley's resemblance to Shelley Sullivan and the speed of the engagement after seven months of dating. The report also notes that Anthony Sullivan was briefly linked to Kristin Fisher, a brow plucker, after his split from Shelley. Fisher has strongly denied any involvement, calling such speculation "unequivocally false." Shelley Sullivan is reportedly on friendly terms with her ex-husband and is currently traveling in Europe.
In separate social circles, Linda Rogan and Deniz Bekir are reportedly back together, contrary to earlier rumors of a split. Multiple sources indicate their relationship has been "greatly exaggerated" in its demise. The pair were seen together at Sydney Airport's domestic terminal shortly after news of their separation broke. Rogan appeared to confirm their reconciliation by tagging Bekir in a social media meme.
Their brief separation reportedly followed Rogan's alleged weariness with Bekir's repeated discussions about his divorce from his ex-wife, Pembe. Pembe is now in a relationship with Nic Stavropoulos, Bekir's former best friend. Stavropoulos was convicted in Greece last year of rape and sentenced to six years' imprisonment, though he has appealed the conviction and a retrial is pending.
Rogan, previously known for a high-profile Federal Court dispute with WiseTech Global co-founder Richard White, has also closed her Laser Clinics Australia franchise in Double Bay after 11 years in business.
Meanwhile, TikTok personality Elle Salagaras has advertised for one or two personal assistants. The influencer, formerly known as 'Elle Eastern Suburbs Mum,' is seeking assistance with email management, content scheduling, and facilitating brand deals, with an added requirement for comfort in being filmed. Salagaras recently returned from a holiday in Thailand and had a successful resolution to a private apprehended violence order application brought by her former friend Cindy Kilian. Lawyers for Salagaras are reportedly considering pursuing a costs order against Kilian.