Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Henry Kissinger died at 100, but the debate over his legacy is far from settled. Few figures in modern American history inspire such sharply divided opinions — celebrated as a diplomatic genius by some, condemned as a war criminal by others. This article traces his journey from a Jewish refugee fleeing Nazi Germany to the … Read more
If you’ve ever spotted a slim, evergreen tree dotted with bright blue berries in an Australian garden, chances are it was a Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus), as confirmed by the Australian Native Plants Society (Australia). This native tree pulls double duty — prized as an ornamental for screening and hedging, while its fruit has a … Read more
Few celebrity deaths leave as many unanswered questions as Paul Walker’s. The Fast & Furious star was just 40 when a high-speed crash in a Porsche Carrera GT ended his life and ignited a legal battle that would stretch for years. Date of death: November 30, 2013 · Age at death: 40 · Cause of … Read more
Few NBA stars have packed as much drama, athleticism, and personal complexity into a single career as Dwight Howard. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year and 2020 NBA champion officially retired from basketball on March 12, 2026 — roughly six months after his Hall of Fame induction — saying he wanted to “pour into … Read more
When Gladys Berejiklian resigned as Premier of New South Wales in October 2021 (ABC News, Australian public broadcaster), it marked the end of a rapid political rise — and the beginning of an equally swift reinvention. Within four months she had joined Optus as a senior executive (Optus corporate announcement), and by 2024 she was fighting a corruption … Read more
The label “future midfield maestro” arrived before her 20th birthday. For Kyra Cooney-Cross, that description from the Matildas’ official site was just the beginning — since then, the Australian midfielder has racked up 34 appearances for Arsenal and scored her first goal for the club. This is her story, from family support to the pitch, … Read more
Few K-drama couples have captured global attention quite like Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin. The two Crash Landing on You co-stars married in March 2022, a milestone confirmed by People magazine, and welcomed a son later that year. Birth year: 1982 · Debut: 2000 · Marriage year: 2022 · Child birth year: 2022 · Spouse: … Read more
When your parents are Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, the spotlight is hard to avoid. Jack Quaid has carved out his own career with roles in The Hunger Games, The Boys, and Oppenheimer. Birth date: April 24, 1992 · Parents: Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid · Notable role: Hughie Campbell in The Boys · Film … Read more
Anyone who’s spent time scrolling through Australian fashion Instagram has likely come across Lana Wilkinson — not just as a stylist dressing celebrities, but as a footwear founder who turned her own spending habit into a business. She launched her eponymous shoe label in 2019 (22. (Australian lifestyle website)). Founded: 2019 (estimated) · Price range: … Read more
Most people know David Beckham as the guy with the iconic free kicks and the famous marriage to a Spice Girl. But his post-retirement moves — co-owning Inter Miami CF, building a global brand, and raising four kids alongside wife Victoria — have turned him into a business mogul with an estimated net worth of … Read more