Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
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
A fictional billionaire with spindly fingers and a whispery voice has lodged himself in pop culture for over three decades—not just as a cartoon villain but as a satirical mirror held up to real-world wealth and power. This profile separates the canonical facts from fan speculation, tracing his inspirations, moral ambiguity, and the cultural footprint … Read more
Ariana DeBose has a knack for making history look effortless. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, she grew up dancing and singing, and by 2022 she had claimed an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a place in the record books as the first openly queer Afro Latina to win an Academy Award. This guide covers her relationship … Read more
Few TV characters have left as lasting an impression as Lorelai Gilmore, and the actress who played her, Lauren Graham, has remained a fixture in public curiosity ever since. But beyond the rapid-fire dialogue and coffee addiction, fans often wonder about the real person behind the role—her relationships, her choices, and the life she leads … Read more