Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
If you’ve searched for Scottie Barnes online, you’ve probably landed on a Rookie of the Year trophy, a highlight reel, and then a tangle of health rumors that don’t fit what’s on the court. This profile separates verified biography from the chatter—his Jamaican heritage, two All-Star nods, the quad injury, and why the autism speculation … Read more
There’s something about a man who wakes up at 4 a.m. to sort cattle before rewriting a Hollywood script — Taylor Sheridan built the most-watched cable drama in years by refusing to separate the writer from the wrangler, and that authenticity has made him both a billionaire’s favorite showrunner and a lightning rod for controversy. … Read more
Paul Simon has spent more than six decades writing songs that feel like old friends, but his life has been shaped by health struggles, fractured friendships, and a famously complicated love story. In 2025, at 83, he launched a new tour designed around his severe hearing loss and then underwent back surgery just months later. … Read more
Chris Bumstead has dominated the Classic Physique division like no one before him. But when the 29-year-old Canadian stepped off the Olympia stage in 2024 with his sixth consecutive trophy, he announced he was done—a decision tied to an autoimmune kidney condition that has reshaped how fans and athletes view longevity in bodybuilding. Mr. Olympia … Read more
There’s something refreshing about watching a young actor carve her own path across film, television, and stage — and Nathalie Morris is doing exactly that. Born in Canberra to a French mother and an Australian father, she grew up bilingual and moved to New Zealand at age seven. By 2021, she had landed the role … Read more
Glenn Maxwell has always been the cricketer who keeps everyone guessing—whether he’s pulling off a reverse sweep that shouldn’t work or stepping away from the game to take care of his mental health. With his recent retirement from One Day Internationals and plenty of chatter about his IPL future, it helps to separate fact from … Read more
Few activists in modern American politics have drawn as much passion—and division—as Charlie Kirk. He built a youth movement that made conservatism hip on hundreds of campuses, then fell to a bullet in front of a crowd of students on September 10, 2025, leaving behind questions about his final message and faith. Full name: Charles … Read more
Few pop stars of the 1950s and 1960s burned brighter than Connie Francis, yet behind the million-selling records and film roles lay a life marked by violence, mental illness, and a fight to keep performing. She sold more than 200 million records, survived a brutal rape that she kept secret for years, and later spoke … Read more
There’s a name that keeps surfacing when you trace the rise of American finance: John Pierpont Morgan. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1837, he didn’t just participate in Wall Street’s growth—he reshaped it. From railroad consolidations to bailing out the U.S. banking system in 1907, Morgan’s fingerprints are everywhere. This article separates the man from … Read more
For anyone who grew up watching Kelly Taylor navigate the ups and downs of West Beverly High, Jennie Garth remains a familiar face — but the person behind the character has lived a life full of twists that weren’t scripted. This article separates what’s been confirmed from what’s still up in the air, drawing directly … Read more