Tony Armstrong debuted his relationship with Rona Glynn-McDonald in a surprising Instagram post on Wednesday.
And many wondered: who is Rona Glynn-McDonald?
Ny Breaking Australia can reveal that the 26-year-old musician is an incredibly talented Kaytetye woman who grew up in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) on Arrernte Country.
Rona works primarily with First Nations organizations to develop and advise economic systems that help Indigenous Australians.
As founder and CEO of Common Ground and director of First Nations Futures, Rona was also once director of First Nations at YLab.
Who is Tony Armstrong’s new, very talented girlfriend, Rona Glynn-McDonald? Both shown
During her highly successful career, the Central Australian has also worked in policy at the Central Land Council.
Rona has worked at the University of Melbourne’s Indigenous Languages Research Unit, Reconciliation Victoria and the Foundation for Young Australians.
In 2020, the DJ was a finalist for the Victorian Young Achiever Awards and was awarded a Westpac Social Change Fellowship.
She also received the Bill Cowan Alumni of the Year award at Trinity College and won a Diana Award in 2019 before being named ‘Woman of the Future’ by Women’s Weekly.
Despite her many awards, Rona also enjoys working as a producer and DJ for electronic music under the name RONA.
According to her website, she combines “the soundscapes of country and place with synths and melodies with emotional punch.”
She played the Falls Festival and supported Cut Copy and Rufus Du Sol on tour, and recently completed a residency at TripleJ.
Next January, RONA will perform with Boiler Room at the Sugar Mountain Festival.
Tony Armstrong surprised his 165,000 Instagram followers by announcing his romance with girlfriend Rona Glynn-McDonald
Tony Armstrong surprised his 165,000 Instagram followers on Wednesday by announcing his romance with new girlfriend Rona.
The 34-year-old former Aussie Rules footballer appeared on cloud nine as he shared a gallery of loved-up photos with his glamorous new partner.
The couple’s beaming smiles and playful affection, pictured in various locations from elevator selfies to gala events, echo Armstrong’s caption: “It was a fun time.”
The first image shows the happy couple in a cozy elevator selfie, with Rona wearing a stylish patterned top and Adidas track pants, her smile hinting at the joy of their shared moment.
The couple’s beaming smiles and playful affection, pictured in various locations from elevator selfies to gala events, echo Armstrong’s caption: “It was a fun time.”
Tony, casually dressed in a classic white T-shirt, captures their reflection, their relaxed poses suggesting comfort and contentment in each other’s company.
In another snapshot, the couple is dressed to the nines, with Tony in a smart tuxedo and his girlfriend radiant in an elegant mustard-colored dress.
A third photo presents a more intimate moment, with the couple in a bathroom selfie.
Tony’s girlfriend is seen wearing a beautiful white lace dress, with her hair pulled back to reveal a genuine smile, as Armstrong presses a tender kiss to her cheek.
The latest photo shared with Armstrong’s followers shows a candid kiss, with Armstrong’s girlfriend wrapped in a vibrant outfit.
In another snapshot, the couple is dressed to the nines, with Tony in a smart tuxedo and his girlfriend beaming in an elegant mustard dress
Tony was previously forced to deny secretly getting married in 2022.
“If I had a secret woman that I kept hidden all this time, do you think I would tell you?” he joked.
Tony insisted he isn’t against the idea of marriage, but he won’t settle down with just anyone.
The final photo shared with Armstrong’s followers shows a candid kiss, with Armstrong’s girlfriend wrapped in a vibrant outfit, her joy unmistakable as she is embraced by him.
“It must be someone very special and I suppose I need to be in a space where I can give them what they need as well,” he said.
Tony explained that while his career may be going well at the moment, he is adamant about not getting caught up in the hype of fame.
“I try to remind myself to enjoy the ride and not believe in things when they’re going well. And don’t fully believe in them if they aren’t.’
Tony was previously forced to deny secretly getting married in 2022