Times are tough for one of Aussie TV s biggest names - by Joshua Joynes 31 May 2021
Once upon a time, Rowena Wallace was the undisputed queen of Australian TV. She dominated the box and became a beloved household name, starring in treasured shows such as
Number 96,
Sons and Daughters, where she played the formidable Patricia Hamilton.
But it’s been nine long years since the showbiz icon last graced the small screen – and her new life of obscurity is proving to be a hard pill to swallow.
WATCH: Rowena Wallace opens up about hitting rock bottom after fame
These days, Rowena is out of work, cash-strapped and mourning the life she led before she decided to relocate to the sleepy coastal town of Wonthaggi in Victoria – which she says, in hindsight, took her out of the spotlight.
CREATIVE youngsters have made their own miniature markets using everything from Lego and cereal boxes to biscuits. Pupils from Skerne Park Academy, in Darlington, were challenged to use everyday items to create their own vision for the future of the town s Victorian market, which is currently undergoing a major refurbishment. The competition was run by Wharton Construction, which is the lead contractor for the project, in conjunction with Market Asset Management (MAM), which runs the market. Using every medium from paint to biscuits, Lego to recycled cereal boxes, they came up with their own ideas on how the historic building could be adapted – including a shop selling spiders, an external water slide and the clock tower being used for abseiling.