Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
There’s a reason people keep returning to the conversation about Emerald Fennell. The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind Promising Young Woman and the divisive Saltburn has become one of Hollywood’s most talked-about figures—not just for her work, but for her background. With a jeweler father who counts royalty as clients and a mother who’s a novelist, Fennell’s … Read more
When you’re one of the best tight ends in NFL history, people want to know everything about you—your stats, your relationships, and your future plans. Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star, has found himself in the spotlight not just for his 11 Pro Bowl selections but also for his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift, … Read more
Annie Lennox has spent decades dominating charts and challenging conventions, but her legacy extends far beyond music. From her pioneering work with Eurythmics to her solo career and humanitarian campaigns, she has built a legacy that few artists match. Born: 25 December 1954 · Age: 69 (as of 2024) · Grammy Awards: 4 · Rock … Read more
When you look at Jamie Lee Curtis, it’s hard not to see the layers—a horror icon, an Oscar winner, a daughter who was written out of her father’s will, and a mother who publicly celebrates her child’s transition. She’s lived more lives than most actors fit into a career, and the personal decisions she’s made … Read more
Few employment decisions feel as personal as figuring out how much time you can actually take off after a new child arrives. In Ireland, the answer depends on which scheme you are looking at — and the distinction between them matters more than most people expect. The main option, parental leave, offers 26 weeks per … Read more
Few actresses speak as candidly about living with OCD as Amanda Seyfried. The Emmy winner has been open about taking medication for the condition since age 19 and shares two children with husband Thomas Sadoski, offering a look at the facts behind the most common questions about her health, family, and lifestyle. Born: December 3, … Read more
Alan Kohler’s calm presence on nightly news makes him a household name, but his career began as a teenage cadet covering the Poseidon boom. The story behind the face is just as interesting as the numbers he reports. Age (approx.): 73 years old (born 1951/1952) · Profession: Financial journalist, television personality, former newspaper editor · … Read more
Chef Shannon Bennett spent years as one of Australia’s most recognizable faces in fine dining and television, but his latest move isn’t about returning to the spotlight. As of July 2025, he’s back on the pass in Melbourne with a three-month residency at The StandardX Melbourne, signaling a quieter, more personal return to the kitchen. … Read more
Two people named James Tobin move through the world in completely different ways—one shaped global economic policy, the other brightens Australian morning TV. The Nobel-winning economist gave us the Tobin tax and a theory of financial markets, while the Sunrise presenter brings travel and weather segments to millions of viewers. Full name: James Tobin · … Read more
The Holy Spirit is one of the most talked-about, least understood persons in the Christian faith. Many people sense something real when they read the Bible’s descriptions of wind, fire, and a still small voice. This guide pulls together what the Bible actually says about who the Spirit is, how he works, and how you … Read more