Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Kellie Sloane has spent much of her professional life telling other people’s stories, transitioning from journalism to leading a charity and then entering NSW politics. In November 2025, she became the state’s Leader of the Opposition, the third woman to lead the NSW Liberals. Current Role: Leader of the Opposition, NSW · Political Party: Liberal … Read more
Anyone who has tried to fit a double bed into a small bedroom knows the feeling — you measure the room, you measure the bed, and somehow they never seem to match. The double bed, also called a full bed in the U.S., is the most common size in Ireland and the UK, yet its … Read more
There aren’t many comedians who can say they’ve interviewed a sitting president in their garage, but Marc Maron did exactly that. His career has careened from stand-up stages to a landmark podcast that set the template for the medium—and racked up over 1,200 episodes along the way. Born: September 27, 1963 · Known for: WTF … Read more
Few comic-book villains carry the weight of Doctor Doom — a monarch, genius, sorcerer, and soon to be played by Robert Downey Jr. in the MCU. This guide breaks down his powers, origins, and multiverse role. Real Name: Victor von Doom · First Appearance: Fantastic Four #5 (1962) · Creators: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby … Read more
At 22, Hamad Medjedovic is already carrying the weight of Serbian tennis hopes on his shoulders. The 6’2″ right-hander from Novi Pazar has climbed from outside the top 200 to a career-high No. 56 on the ATP Tour, winning the 2023 Next Gen ATP Finals along the way — and he credits Novak Djokovic as … Read more
If you’ve watched BBC’s Not Going Out, you know Sally Bretton as the warm, witty Lucy Adams. But away from the cameras, she keeps a tight lid on her personal life — leaving fans curious about her husband, children, and recent health scares. Born: 23 April 1980 · Birth Name: Sally Davis · Known For: … Read more
When you’ve spent six seasons as Chuck Bass, one of television’s most magnetic antiheroes, the line between fiction and reality tends to blur for fans. Ed Westwick’s 2024 wedding to actress Amy Jackson and the birth of their son have reignited curiosity about the man behind the silk scarf. Here’s what we actually know about … Read more
When Sherri Papini vanished while jogging near Redding, California, on November 2, 2016, her story captured national attention. The narrative of a devoted mother and wife snatched from her suburban street seemed almost too dramatic to be true—and it was. Here’s what the evidence shows. Date of disappearance: November 2, 2016 · Duration of hoax: … Read more
If you’ve seen a striking figure on screen and thought, “That guy looks familiar, but where do I know him from?” you’re not alone. Steve Howey spent six seasons as the lovable Van Montgomery on Reba, a role that made him a household name for a generation. Now he’s back on ABC’s High Potential as … Read more
That moment when your partner shifts position and the whole bed shakes — or worse, when morning stiffness makes swinging your legs out feel like a punishment. Adjustable beds promise to solve both, but for anyone in Ireland weighing up the cost, the pros list, and what an actual orthopaedic surgeon would say, the decision … Read more