There were fireworks, tears of joy and a Maori haka as 24-year-old soul singer Stan Walker from Queensland (via New Zealand) was crowned this year's Australian Idol in front of 4,000 fans — including 300 Kiwi relatives — at the Sydney Opera House on Nov. 22.
November 23, 2009, 2:11 pm
17-year-old Sydney surfer chick Hayley Warner says she's "at peace" with Stan’s win, and plans to return to her band instead of singing solo.
November 23, 2009, 11:13 am
At just 17, Hayley Warner has rocked her way to a place Idol grand final, winning a legion of fans with her infectious enthusiasm and a gutsy determination to rise to any challenge thrown her way. The Sydney surfer with the Cheshire-cat grin talks to WHO about beating up Stan, making Michael Buble proud and why Idol is the best thing that's ever happen to her.
November 19, 2009, 2:46 pm
James Johnston, the 18-year-old from Wingham, NSW, sung his way to the Top 3 and, despite missing out on prime position in the final, is being positive about his Australian Idol experience. WHO's Natasha Squarey talks to the pop-rock teenager about life on the show, Dicko's fashion advice, moving to the Big Smoke and his dream of working with former Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian.
November 17, 2009, 2:48 pm
The Packed to the Rafters star on coming to terms with her alcoholic dad: "I don’t want it to be a taboo subject"
November 13, 2009, 9:31 pm
Endurance swimmer Martin Strel fought off piranhas and pirates to swim the treacherous river for peace
November 6, 2009, 12:15 pm
The reserved primary school teacher explains his decision to WHO, saying "I'm Done," despite words of encouragement from Joel and Benji Madden
November 2, 2009, 11:45 am
He's known as the Watcher in Buffy and the Prime Minister in Little Britain but for his new role, Anthony Head, 55, plays a rude, sex-obsessed boss in Free Agents . Here he talks to WHO about blaspheming on television and his 26-year-old goldfish.
October 30, 2009, 12:00 am
The country crooner is giving up meat packing for a musical future
October 24, 2009, 1:06 am
Aussie fashion designer Alex Perry turned his hand to pastry for a chance to take out Celebrity MasterChef 's prize money for his chosen charity AEIOU. He talks to WHO's Alicia Neil about his Greek signature dish, his love for apple pie and who he’d sit down and give a good feed.
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