The young Indigenous man, Warluwarra and Wangka-yutjurru, said his Grandmother’s mother grew up around the Georgina River and the Diamontina.

His recent win will give him the opportunity to represent Australia in the worldwide modelling competition to be held in 6 days time.

As the Australian representative Mr Maher will be competing against more than 30 other International models from around the world to take home the title of International Manhunt winner.

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Mr Maher said his old room mate in Mount Isa was heavily involved in bikini competitions.

“Obviously being a supportive friend, I was always there and around that atmosphere so as soon as there was a male version of the competition in Mount Isa, I got thrown in the deep end.”

The initially reluctant model won the Mount Isa competition then went on to compete in the Nation competition where he won the encouragement award in 2017.

“After that I thought if I actually apply myself, I could create a platform for myself and become a role model to other Indigenous young men out there.”

Mr Maher said he chased his dreams and he wants others to know they can do it too.

The world final competition will be held on Gold Coast from Monday November 26 to Sunday December 2.

Mount Isa, here is your chance to help our local Manhunt model in the pre-voting of Mr Personality.

The Manhunt model with the most number of ‘likes’, ‘shares’ and ‘comment’ points will be crowned Mr Popularity.

Manhunt International 2018 Mr. Popularity Voting: Manhunt Australia 2018 Dale Maher

1 Like = 5 votes – 1 Share = 3 votes – 1 Comment = 1 vote. Please click the link