Rebecca Shandley, 28, has been officially sashed as the Miss Supranational 2026 candidate of Australia. The sashing ceremony was held at Hotel Swing in Krakow, Poland on July 14, 2026.
Shandley is an entrepreneur and a model from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She is the director of TRUEU, a charitable organization based in Botany, New South Wales.
From Sydney to Krakow
Located on Australia’s east coast, Sydney is a sprawling coastal metropolis synonymous with iconic landmarks like the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Its atmosphere is vibrant and outdoorsy, fueled by a humid subtropical climate that encourages a lifestyle centered around world-famous beaches like Bondi and expansive natural harbor views. As a global hub, Sydney excels in modern amenities, diverse culinary scenes, and a relaxed, sun-drenched pace of life.
In contrast, Kraków invites travelers into a more intimate, historical embrace. As the former capital of Poland, it is a city of layers, where cobblestone streets wind through a remarkably preserved medieval Old Town. Its atmosphere is defined by intellectual charm, rich traditions, and deeply moving history—from the grand Wawel Royal Castle to the poignant remnants of the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz. While Sydney is defined by its scale and sea, Kraków is a compact, walkable treasure trove of Gothic architecture, cozy cafes, and timeless European character.
Sydney is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Its sister cities are Florence, Italy; Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Nagoya, Japan; Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom; San Francisco, California, United States and Wellington, New Zealand.
Miss Supranational 2026
On June 27, 2025, Krysta Heath represented Australia at Miss Supranational 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sacz, Malopolska, Poland. She was unplaced.
Eduarda Braum of Brazil won the title. The respective first, second, third and fourth runners-up were Anna Lakrini of Germany, Quishantely Leito of Curacao, Tarah Valencia of the Philippines and Valerie Klepadlo of Puerto Rico.
On July 31, 2026, Shandley will represent Australia at Miss Supranational 2026 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sacz. It is the 17th edition of the international beauty pageant based in Warsaw, Poland.
Including Shandley, a total of 68 women are competing for the title. Among her fellow candidates are Lara Marina, 19, of Brazil, Yuanxi Qi, 26, of China, Veronica Pichardo, 23, of Curacao, Sadia Nagatori, 25, of Japan, Katrina Llegado, 28, of the Philippines, Oliwia Mikulska, 20, of Poland, Leedanis Ortiz, 23, of Puerto Rico, Niamh Taylor, 29, of the U.K. and Marley Stokes, 29, of the U.S.
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