PerthNow’s 2014 photo special marked STM magazine’s tenth anniversary by revisiting ten models who had appeared on its covers between 2004 and 2013. It offered a snapshot of their careers at that time—not a current biography or a ranked list of the magazine’s “top” models.
What the anniversary feature set out to show
Published on 30 August 2014, PerthNow’s feature looked back at STM’s first decade, beginning with the magazine’s 2004 launch. Its “then and now” sequence connected cover appearances with career notes reported in 2014, framing local talent through work in fashion and entertainment beyond Western Australia. The feature selected ten cover models but did not explain a ranking method or claim to measure how many careers STM launched.
Two people quoted in the story described the magazine’s role from their own perspectives. Model Jessica Gomes called STM “a real launching pad for so many young models.” Christine Fox, identified as head of Vivien’s Model Management in Perth, said it was “provide an invaluable vehicle to showcase our new and established models,” adding, “From fashion spreads, editorial coverage, feature stories and profiles.” These are personal and industry assessments, not independently measured outcomes.
The ten models, in cover-year order
The following career notes reflect how PerthNow described each person in 2014. They should be read as a historical snapshot, not as a guide to anyone’s present-day work or circumstances.
The Tool Desk
Outbyte PC Repair FREERepair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →Outbyte Driver Updater FREEFix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesFind Drivers →#1 Best Overall
| Cover year | Model | What the feature reported in 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nicole Trunfio | Described as an “Australind beauty” and among the world’s top models; the feature also noted her appearance as a coach on The Face. |
| 2004 | Megan Gale | The story said she had retired from the catwalk in 2008, continued as a David Jones ambassador, and worked with L’Oréal Paris and Project Runway Australia. It also noted the birth of her first child that year. |
| 2005 | David Genat | Presented as Western Australia’s first male supermodel, he was reported to have spent much of the prior decade based in New York. The feature cited representation by Vivien’s and Ford and campaigns for Montblanc and Massimo Dutti. |
| 2005 | Jessica Gomes | The article noted her appearances in Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition from 2008 and described her as the face of David Jones. Gomes also discussed her early New York work and STM’s significance to Perth talent. |
| 2007 | Gemma Ward | Described as a leading model who had left the catwalk after 2008; the feature portrayed her as living privately in 2014. |
| 2007 | Bridget Malcolm | The story said fashion companies had sought her when she was 15 and listed work associated with Victoria’s Secret, Maybelline, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs and Emporio Armani. |
| 2008 | Emma Booth | Presented as a former model who had moved into acting, including a role in Clubland; she was reported to be living in Los Angeles at the time. |
| 2009 | Tiah Eckhardt | Known as Tiah Delaney by 2014, she was described as doing lingerie modelling and living in San Francisco with her family. |
| 2012 | Courtney Eaton | The Bunbury-born model was reported to be moving to Los Angeles. The feature said Vivien’s Christine Fox had discovered her at 11 and noted upcoming film work in Mad Max: Fury Road and Gods of Egypt. |
| 2013 | Ruth Willmer | The Albany model was said to have appeared in an STM food edition, reached the final five of The Face Australia, and been signed to Vivien’s at publication time. |
What the list does—and does not—establish
The sequence documents the cover years and career descriptions PerthNow chose to include. It is useful as an anniversary-era record of how STM and the newspaper presented these models in 2014, but it cannot establish their current biographies, the full history of their careers, or the magazine’s measurable effect on those careers. The story also promoted an upcoming tenth-birthday edition; that historical promotion is not evidence that the issue is currently available.
Source: PerthNow, “Photo Special: STM celebrates 10 years with a look back at the magazine’s top models,” 30 August 2014.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
