Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
James Sicily has been a fixture at Hawthorn since he was drafted in 2013, but his path from talented forward to one of the AFL’s most reliable defenders has been anything but smooth. After a shoulder reconstruction in 2024, the co-captain is now navigating the recovery phase even as he prepares for the next chapter … Read more
There’s something about a comedian who makes you feel like you’re eavesdropping on a family dinner, and Sebastian Maniscalco has built a career on that exact feeling — turning his Italian-American upbringing into a multi-million dollar comedy empire. From his SiriusXM show to the Netflix hit About My Father, his reach keeps growing. Net worth … Read more
Audiences keep coming back to Walton Goggins, but the reason isn’t just his piercing gaze or scene-stealing ability. Behind the memorable characters—from the morally complex Boyd Crowder to the terrifying Ghoul—lies a personal story marked by profound loss, a childhood accident that changed his appearance, and a quiet resilience that has defined his career. Born: … Read more
There are years that test a family more than others, and for Snoop Dogg, 2024 was one of them. In January, his daughter Cori Broadus suffered a severe stroke at just 24, and by September, the family faced the loss of his 10-month-old granddaughter. Add a sudden public backlash over a political performance, and you … Read more
There’s something about a stack of books that feels different from a stack of anything else — each one holds a world you haven’t stepped into yet. Whether you’re hunting for the most-read titles, curious about how reading changes your brain, or just looking for a free book online, this guide pulls together the data … Read more
Most Australians remember exactly where they were on 15 September 2000 when a 13‑year‑old girl in an angel‑winged costume floated above the Olympic Stadium – that girl was Nikki Webster. This article traces her journey from Olympic wonder to dance entrepreneur, with verified facts and recent updates. Date of Birth: 30 April 1987 · Age … Read more
Few K-drama rises have been as swift—or as sudden—as Ji Soo’s. The actor, who shot to fame in hit dramas like Strong Girl Bong-soon and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, saw his career derailed by bullying allegations in March 2021. Today, after a hiatus, military service, and a relocation to the Philippines, he’s quietly rebuilding. … Read more
If you remember the 1990s fashion runways, you probably remember the name Shalom Harlow. But then she disappeared—her story is about a battle with a debilitating illness that forced her to step away from the spotlight. Born: December 5, 1973 · Birthplace: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada · Known for: Supermodel career in 1990s · Instagram followers: … Read more
The name Ben Hall still stirs a mix of fascination and fear in Australian history. A bushranger who led a gang on a two-year crime spree, his story is part legend and part tragedy. Born on 9 May 1837 in Murrurundi, New South Wales, Hall was shot dead by police on 5 May 1865 near … Read more
Few figures in modern history have shaped a nation as profoundly as Ayatollah Khomeini. His return from exile on 1 February 1979 set off a chain of events that turned Iran into the world’s first Islamic republic (BBC History). But more than four decades later, his legacy remains deeply contested—both inside Iran and beyond. This … Read more