Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Limp Bizkit deliberately chose a name meant to repel listeners, yet the band became one of the best-selling nu-metal acts of the late 1990s after forming in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1994 (Wikipedia (crowdsourced encyclopedia)). Three decades, six studio albums, and countless controversies later, the band is back on the road, with a 2026 tour that … Read more
If you’ve watched Virgin River, you’ve probably wondered how much of Mel Monroe’s real-life story belongs to the actress playing her. Alexandra Breckenridge has been leading the Netflix drama since 2019, but off-screen she’s balancing motherhood, marriage, and a career that spans two decades. Here’s what the facts show about her family, her weight loss, … Read more
There’s a reason Joel Edgerton’s name keeps surfacing in conversations about Australia’s most quietly versatile exports. The 49-year-old has built a serious Hollywood career without ever fully sacrificing the gritty, naturalistic tone he honed in Australian television. Born: 23 June 1974 · Birthplace: Blacktown, New South Wales · Occupation: Actor, filmmaker · Years Active: 1996–present … Read more
For fans of Australian tennis who track the rising names, Dane Sweeny is a name that keeps popping up for good reason. At 25, he has climbed from the domestic circuit to a career-high ATP ranking of No. 122, hitting that mark in July 2026 after a breakout 2025 campaign that included an Australian Open … Read more
Chances are you’ve heard the name Tim Horton from the coffee chain that bears it, but long before the double-double became a Canadian staple, Tim Horton was a dominant NHL defenseman who won four Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs. This article separates the man from the brand, diving into his hockey career, his … Read more
You know that iconic yellow rectangle with the magazine’s distinctive border — National Geographic has been a fixture in homes, classrooms, and TV schedules for over a century. But if you’re in the UK and want to actually watch its documentaries or read the latest issue, the path isn’t always obvious. Founded: 1888 · Publisher: … Read more
Most people share a name with someone else. But few share one with a figure whose story is so divided—a heavyweight champion who broke racial barriers and a surfer-musician who sold millions of records. In 2018, President Donald Trump posthumously pardoned the boxer John Arthur “Jack” Johnson, 105 years after his 1913 Mann Act conviction. … Read more
The name John Holmes typically triggers a single image—a towering myth of the adult film industry. But away from the screen, his life was a quieter, more complicated story of marriage, money, fame, and a devastating illness that ultimately defined his legacy. Born: August 8, 1944 · Died: March 13, 1988 · Film appearances: 573+ … Read more
Anyone who watched Baywatch in the early 1990s remembers the Australian lifeguard who brought a distinct accent to the sandy shores of Los Angeles County. That was Peter Phelps, a Sydney-born actor who played Trevor Cole on the show. Born: 20 September 1960 · Birthplace: Sydney, Australia · Notable TV Role: Trevor Cole in Baywatch … Read more
Some tennis players seem to arrive fully formed, their path mapped from the first time they picked up a racket. Arthur Fils, the 22-year-old from Bondoufle, France, took a different route — one that started with his father coaching him at age 5 and led, through a mix of raw talent and stubborn resilience, to … Read more