Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Few Indian cricketers have sparked as much conversation off the field as Hardik Pandya. From his explosive batting to his headline-making personal life, the all-rounder has become a fixture in both sports and gossip columns. Full name: Hardik Himanshu Pandya · Born: 11 October 1993, Surat, Gujarat · Role: All-rounder (right-handed bat, right-arm medium-fast) · … Read more
When Anne Heche passed away in August 2022, the news hit like a shockwave through Hollywood and beyond. Her career stretched from daytime television to blockbuster films, and her public relationship with Ellen DeGeneres made her a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ visibility. Date of death: August 11, 2022 · Age at death: 53 · Cause of … Read more
MacKenzie Scott’s story is one of quiet transformation. From her early days as a novelist and Amazon employee to becoming one of the world’s most generous philanthropists, she has reshaped what charitable giving can look like. After her 2019 divorce from Jeff Bezos, she received a 4% stake in Amazon worth about $36 billion — … Read more
Turning down $30 million on national television sounds like a plot twist, not a business plan. But that’s exactly what the founders of Coffee Meets Bagel did on Shark Tank in 2015, betting their dating app could grow bigger without a mega-buyout. Nearly a decade later, the app is still alive, still private, and still … Read more
We all know that one actor who disappears from a hit show, leaving fans with dozens of unanswered questions. For eight seasons, Megan Boone was Elizabeth Keen on NBC’s The Blacklist — until she wasn’t, and this guide separates publicly confirmed facts from fan speculation about her exit, her relationship with James Spader, and her … Read more
Not many actors leave behind a legacy that spans both cult comedy classics and Disney Channel nostalgia, but Robert Carradine did exactly that. His death on February 23, 2026, at age 71 ended a life that shaped pop culture for decades and brought a long-hidden battle with bipolar disorder into the open. Age at death: … Read more
Promise met pavement in early 2026 for Mahli Beardman, just after the 20-year-old fast bowler debuted for Australia. Carrying a genuine 145 km/h delivery, he had everything lined up — then a lumbar stress fracture put the brakes on, shifting the question from how fast he could bowl to how well he could recover. Age: … Read more
Two women share the name Jill Scott, yet they’ve built entirely separate lives on opposite sides of the Atlantic. One is a retired English footballer who won the European Championship at Wembley; the other is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter who helped define neo-soul. Full name: Jill Louise Scott (footballer) vs. Jill Heather Scott (singer) — … Read more
Few actors have sparked as many online debates as William Shatner. From his iconic role as Captain Kirk to his recent space flight, this 93-year-old Canadian has lived a life that keeps people asking questions — and this article answers the most common ones with verified facts and honest context. Full Name: William Alan Shatner … Read more
The UK’s tax system is notoriously complex, with over 10 million words of tax legislation. This guide provides a clear, practical overview of the key taxes affecting individuals and businesses in the UK for the 2025/26 tax year, based on official HMRC guidance and current legislation. Takeaway: The UK tax system is shifting. Employees: National … Read more