Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Most employees eventually face a stretch where work and life collide, and the phone number their employer quietly shares can feel like the only sane next step. That number usually connects to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP): a confidential, employer-funded service that puts short-term counselling within reach when ordinary life gets heavy. Typical cost per … Read more
There aren’t many people who can go from arguing a case in court to making an entire country laugh—and then turn around and write a gothic romance novel. Shaun Micallef has done all three. Over three decades, the Australian comedian has built a career that spans satirical news, game shows, travel documentaries, and literary fiction, … Read more
Few living politicians in Pakistan command as much attention — and as many conflicting headlines — as Imran Khan. The former cricketer turned prime minister has been incarcerated since 2023, and in 2026 a new health crisis has emerged: he reportedly has lost 85% of the vision in his right eye, according to his lawyer. … Read more
It’s a strange thing to laugh at a comedian’s jokes and then, years later, realize the body that delivered them was fighting a quiet, internal war. Bernie Mac made millions of people laugh, but the illness that ultimately took his life raises questions that linger long after the punchlines have faded. Birth name: Bernard Jeffrey … Read more
Michael Bay is the director of the highest-grossing toy adaptation in history, yet his public profile is now as much about a feud with Megan Fox as it is about explosions. This explainer separates the verified career from the unresolved chatter around allegations and a 29-year movie project. Born: February 17, 1965 · Known for: … Read more
Tommi Ortega has millions of followers across TikTok and Instagram, yet almost nothing about her personal life is officially confirmed. She’s built a name around custom BMWs and Nissans, leaving a trail of fan speculation and unanswered questions. Instagram followers: 886,000 · TikTok followers: 4.9 million · TikTok likes: 132.4 million · YouTube subscribers: 13,000 … Read more
Finding out at 13 that the man you call “dad” is actually one of the most famous actors in the world would be a lot for any kid. For Joseph Baena, that truth arrived with the force of a California earthquake, shattering the normal life he knew. Born: October 2, 1997 · Father: Arnold Schwarzenegger … Read more
There’s a certain type of fame that follows an actor not just from movie set to movie set, but through the pages of tabloids and into the public’s imagination. Ethan Hawke has lived that kind of life for decades, balancing an acclaimed career with a personal story that includes a high-profile marriage, a widely whispered-about … Read more
Before he became a Bollywood heartthrob, Sidharth Malhotra was the guy fetching coffee on set as an assistant director – a behind-the-scenes start that gives his rise to stardom a rare, grounded feel. This article traces his journey from Delhi to the big screen, his marriage to Kiara Advani, and the facts behind the persistent … Read more
It’s been nearly five years since Melinda French Gates filed for divorce from Bill Gates, and in that time she’s quietly reshaped what independent philanthropy can look like. With a net worth now estimated at $19.2 billion by Fortune and a fresh $215 million pledge for women’s health, she is stepping into a role that … Read more