Sunrise hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington mingle with multi-millionaires at $3500-a-head Gold Dinner dubbed Australia’s answer to the Met Gala

The celebrities were out in force at the Gold Dinner 2025 at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens on Wednesday night. 

The exclusive, invite-only charity event, dubbed Australia’s answer to the Met Gala, raises funds for the for Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation – and tickets cost an eye-watering $3500. 

Leading the charge was Natalie Barr who stunned in a sleek black sleeveless gown with a feathered detail at the bust. 

She added a smattering of dazzling high-end accessories included diamond choker and gold bracelet. 

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The celebrities were out in force at the Gold Dinner 2025 at Sydney ‘s Royal Botanic Gardens on Wednesday night. Leading the charge was Natalie Barr who stunned in a sleek black sleeveless gown with a feathered detail at the bust

The exclusive, invite-only charity event, dubbed Australia’s answer to the Met Gala, raises funds for the for Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation – and tickets cost $3500

Natalie was accompanied by Sunrise co-star Matt Shirvington who was chic in a well tailored tuxedo

The TV star chose a natural makeup look with a hint of warm blush and a nude lip gloss while wearing her brunette locks in soft waves.  

Natalie was accompanied by Sunrise co-star Matt Shirvington who was chic in a well tailored tuxedo. 

Linda Penn and Kristina Keneally posed together alongside the event’s glamorous backdrop. 

Former Deputy Leader of the Opposition Kristina opted for a pale lilac gown with a sleeveless design and a flared skirt, as well as a ruby and diamond choker. 

Linda, the CEO of Lowes Menswear, who is worth a cool $400 million,stood out in a glittering silver gown with art deco panels and semi-sheer skirting. 

Jordan Sukkar and Bernadette Fahey made it a date night with Pilates queen Bernadette showcasing her incredible figure in a tight brown gown. 

The frock featured a high neckline and gathered details at the skirting and – going braless underneath – it flaunted the blonde beauty’s cleavage. 

She added diamond baguette earrings, a silver bracelet worn over her sleeve and designer clutch. 

Natalie added a smattering of dazzling high-end accessories included diamond choker and gold bracelet

Linda Penn (left) and Kristina Keneally (right) posed together alongside the event’s glamorous backdrop

Linda, the CEO of Lowes Menswear, who is worth a cool $400 million, stood out in a glittering silver gown with art deco panels and semi-sheer skirting. She posed alongside Joshua Penn and son Brooklyn

Jordan Sukkar and Bernadette Fahey made it a date night with Pilates queen Bernadette showcasing her incredible figure in a tight brown gown

The frock featured a high neckline and gathered details at the skirting and – going braless underneath – it flaunted the blonde beauty’s cleavage

Former Wiggles performer Emma Watkins stunned in a retro pink gown with a black and white floral design and a gem and pearl embellished neckline. 

She wore a matching headband with a gold tiara effect and finished the look with a black and white belt, as well as pale pink patent bow flats.

Richard Roxburgh was dapper in a classic tuxedo, with the actor adding a white dress shirt and bowtie. 

Natalie Conway was glimmering in gold with the singer matching her fitted frock with a thigh high split to her metallic heels. 

Jo Bailey also made it a date night with the famed hairdressing queen having footballer husband Stephen Silvagni on her arm. 

She opted for a black dress with a waterfall hemline that showed off lots of bust while flaunting her trim pins.

Author Piyane Ung made a show stopping entrance in a cascading gold ensemble that included a corset which flaunted a hint of skin.  

Former Wiggles performer Emma Watkins stunned in a retro pink gown with a black and white floral design and a gem and pearl embellished neckline

She wore a matching headband with a gold tiara effect and finished the look with a black and white belt, as well as pale pink patent bow flats

Natalie Conway was glimmering in gold with the singer matching her fitted frock with a thigh high split to her metallic heels

Jo Bailey also made it a date night with the famed hairdressing queen having footballer husband Stephen Silvagni on her arm

Author Piyane Ung made a show stopping entrance in a cascading gold ensemble that included a corset which flaunted a hint of skin 

Richard Roxburgh was dapper in a classic tuxedo, with the actor adding a white dress shirt and bowtie

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