Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
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
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