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Warringah Region

New South Wales

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Warringah Region Who's Who

Distinguished and Famous people from Warringah Region

1. Tony Abbott

Sir Anthony John Abbott AC was born on November 4, 1957, in London, England. He is an Australian politician who served as the 28th Prime Minister of Australia from September 2013 to September 2015. Abbott was the Member of Parliament for Warringah from 1994 to 2019. He is associated with the Warringah region and has significant achievements in Australian politics.

2. Bronwyn Bishop

Bronwyn Kathleen Bishop was born on October 19, 1942, in Sydney, New South Wales. She is an Australian politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Mackellar from 1994 to 2016. Bishop has had a long association with the Warringah region and has been actively involved in politics at both state and federal levels.

3. Max Dupain

Maxwell Spencer Dupain AC OBE was born on April 22, 1911, in Sydney, New South Wales. He was an Australian modernist photographer and is widely recognized for his iconic photograph, "Sunbaker." Dupain spent a significant portion of his life in the Warringah region and contributed immensely to the field of photography in Australia.

4. Adam Goodes

Adam Roy Goodes was born on January 8, 1980, in Wallaroo, South Australia. He is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). Goodes has connections to the Warringah region through his time with the Sydney Swans and his contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion in sports.

5. Miranda Kerr

Miranda May Kerr was born on April 20, 1983, in Sydney, New South Wales. She is an Australian model and businesswoman who rose to prominence as a Victoria's Secret Angel. Kerr, who grew up in the Warringah region, has achieved international recognition for her work in the fashion industry.

6. Ben Simmons

Benjamin David Simmons was born on July 20, 1996, in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria. He is an Australian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Simmons, who spent part of his childhood in the Warringah region, is known for his remarkable basketball skills and successful NBA career.

7. Marcia Hines

Marcia Elaine Hines AM was born on July 20, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. She is an American-Australian singer, actress, and TV personality who achieved great success in the Australian music industry. Hines has been associated with the Warringah region for several years and has made significant contributions to Australian entertainment.

8. Keith Urban

Keith Lionel Urban was born on October 26, 1967, in Whangarei, New Zealand. He is a New Zealand-born Australian-American singer-songwriter and one of the most successful country music artists. Urban, who moved to Australia as a child, has achieved global fame and has connections to the Warringah region.

These are just a few examples of distinguished and famous individuals associated with the Warringah region in New South Wales, Australia. The region has a rich history of producing successful people across various fields.

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