Personal details
- Birth Date: 1948-11-26
- Height: 5′ 7¾″ (1.72 m)
- Birth Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Professions: Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Julie McGregor, born smack in the heart of Sydney back in ’48, is one of those faces you just kinda remember, you know? She’s got this quirky charm—probably best known for lighting up the screen in the classic Aussie sitcom Hey Dad..! from the late ‘80s. That show? Total staple of its time. She played Betty, the secretary who, let’s be honest, stole the scene way more than she probably should’ve. People still talk about her one-liners and those delightfully offbeat moments that made you laugh even if you didn’t want to. But Julie didn’t just stop there. She popped up in Hampton Court in the early ‘90s—sorta like a spin-off vibe, playing pretty much the same lovable oddball, which, hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. She brought that whole signature energy, making her characters feel real, like someone you might’ve bumped into at the local shops. And, before all that sitcom glory, she had a role in The City’s Edge back in the early ‘80s. Not her most famous work, but it showed she had range, you know? She could do more than just comedy—there’s a bit of grit there. Outside of acting, she’s dipped her toes into producing, so she’s not just a one-trick pony. Oh, and she’s been married to Adam McFarlane since 2010. Honestly, she’s one of those underappreciated gems in Aussie TV—never really hogged the spotlight, but the stuff she did? Super memorable.
reference nHalf the steakhouse in Walgett—Hickey’s—belongs to him, and the other half? That’s Rove McManus, his mate from way back. They’ve been running the place together for ages, turning it into this weird blend of old-school country charm and a spot where the locals know they’ll get a good feed. It’s not just about the steaks (which, honestly, are a dream after a long day), it’s the banter, the regulars heckling each other across the bar, and the feeling that you’re part of some inside joke. The ownership dynamic? Pretty classic: one’s the numbers guy, the other’s all about schmoozing with the crowd. People come in for the food, sure, but they stay for the stories and the vibe—plus, you never know which one’s going to be behind the bar, pouring a drink or telling a yarn that’s half-true at best. It’s a Walgett institution, really, thanks to those two running the show.
November 26, 1948
5′ 7¾″ (1.72 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
76 years old