Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Figuring out which DNA test to buy in Ireland can feel like picking a needle from a haystack — especially when you’re not even sure if you need a paternity test, an ancestry kit, or something that looks at your health. The truth is, the “best” test depends entirely on what you’re trying to find … Read more
It’s a curious thing: the internet has opinions about a twelve-year-old’s hair, her stage presence, and her net worth. Blue Ivy Carter, the eldest child of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, has grown up in a spotlight so bright that even her natural hair became a trending topic. This is a fact-checked 2025 research pack on Blue … Read more
When the news broke that Michael Carrick was leaving his post as Middlesbrough head coach, it was not the end of a chapter but the start of an unexpected return. You probably remember the whirlwind — an interim tag, a string of wins, then a permanent appointment at Manchester United that seemed logical, even inevitable. … Read more
Few Bollywood actors have managed to keep their personal lives as private as Ajay Devgn while still commanding the kind of box-office loyalty he does. But once you start comparing his wealth to his superstar wife Kajol’s, or untangling the family trees that connect him to Bollywood’s elite, the picture gets more complex — and … Read more
When your father is Bryan Cranston, one of TV’s most famous faces, using his last name is a fast pass to attention. Taylor Dearden chose a different route. Birth name: Taylor Dearden Cranston · Born: February 12, 1993 · Known for: Dr. Mel King on The Pitt · Parents: Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden · … Read more
Anyone who has seen John Lithgow on screen knows he disappears into his roles, but behind those characters is a man with a fascinating personal story, a towering 6-foot-4 frame, and a career that spans Broadway, Hollywood, and beyond. This article separates the myths from the realities about his life, relationships, health, and the persistent … Read more
Few figures in Australian politics have made as swift a transition from opposition leader to premier as David Crisafulli. This article lays out the key facts about Queensland’s current leader — his background, political party, salary, and early policy moves — so you can quickly get a clear picture. Current Premier: David Crisafulli · Party: … Read more
There’s something quietly magnetic about Vicky McClure. She’s the kind of actress who can anchor a high-stakes police drama like Line of Duty and then slip into a small indie film without missing a beat, building a career that spans two decades without the tabloid noise that often surrounds fame. Born: 8 May 1983, Nottingham, … Read more
Few lunches have upended a family the way the meal at Erin Patterson’s Leongatha home did on 29 July 2023. Three guests were dead within days, and the beef Wellington served that afternoon became the centerpiece of one of Victoria’s most closely watched murder cases. By the time the Court of Appeal heard oral arguments … Read more
When the actor who brought Princess Leia to life died suddenly in December 2016, fans around the world wanted answers. Carrie Fisher’s death at age 60 raised as many questions as it resolved — from the official cause to the fate of her estate. Here’s what the evidence actually shows, and what remains uncertain. Date … Read more