Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Few figures in modern history spark as much debate as Mao Zedong. He lifted China from a century of foreign domination and civil war to become an independent nation, yet his policies also led to the deaths of tens of millions of his own people. This article examines the man, his achievements, his catastrophic failures, … Read more
There’s a reason Anne Edmonds keeps getting described as a ‘rock star of Australian comedy’—she brings a rare mix of stand-up, character comedy, and musical absurdity to the stage. Here’s a closer look at how she got there. Born: 11 October 1979 · Nationality: Australian · Known for: Stand-up comedy, Wednesday Night Fever · Instagram … Read more
Few actors have earned the universal goodwill that Gregory Peck carried through his 60-film career. But behind the upright image of Atticus Finch, the real man had a more complicated story — one that fans still ask about decades after his death. This article separates verified facts from persistent rumors about Peck’s ancestry, relationships, health, … Read more
You’ve likely seen the headlines: Rick Ross is a billionaire, worth $3 billion, richer than Jay-Z. But once you start verifying the numbers, the picture gets more nuanced — and this article separates the verified facts from the viral hype. Full name: William Leonard Roberts II · Born: January 28, 1976 · Occupation: Rapper, music … Read more
If you watched television in the 1980s and 1990s, chances are you remember the stern but fair face of Jim Robinson from Neighbours. That man is Alan Dale, a New Zealand actor whose career has stretched from Dunedin to Hollywood, spanning five decades and two continents, and in this article we trace his journey from … Read more
Few tennis comebacks test patience like Jason Kubler’s. After multiple knee surgeries and years off tour, the Australian right-hander quietly climbed to a career-high ranking of No. 63 at age 29—proof that persistence can still pay off in a sport that often crowns teenagers. Here is what the records show about his game, his partner … Read more
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