Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Michelle Bridges has been a fixture in Australian living rooms for nearly two decades, first as the tough-talking trainer on The Biggest Loser and later as the force behind a fitness empire. But her personal story—becoming a mother at 45, navigating a public separation, and now advocating for women in perimenopause—is just as compelling. Here’s … Read more
Few Australian comedians have built a career quite like Isaac Butterfield — not through TV specials or radio spots, but directly through YouTube, Facebook, and a loyal fanbase willing to pay for content. He’s released two stand-up specials, hosts the Madness podcast, and is currently taking his ARMAGEDDON tour across 44 shows in Australia. This … Read more
Elite soldiers versus a giant alien machine: the formula either delivers a knockout or a misfire. War Machine 2026, Netflix’s latest military sci-fi action film starring Alan Ritchson, lands squarely in that high-risk territory. Release year: 2026 · Director: Patrick Hughes · Starring: Alan Ritchson · Genre: Military science fiction action · Platform: Netflix Quick … Read more
When the ground stops shaking and you have less than ten minutes before a wall of water arrives, the difference between life and death often comes down to how fast you run uphill. That was the reality for millions along Japan’s northeast coast on March 11, 2011, when a magnitude 9.0 earthquake unleashed the deadliest … Read more
The figure dancing at 7:43am with a deep tan isn’t a video game boss but a real person: Jack Kay — better known as the Ibiza Final Boss. His viral dance clip has been seen over 24 million times and his boxing debut ended with a bite, a headbutt, and a win. Real name: Jack … Read more
There’s something about a masked killer standing silently at the edge of a lake that sticks with you. Jason Voorhees has terrified audiences since he first appeared as a drowned child in the 1980 film Friday the 13th, but the real story behind the hockey-masked icon is far more human than the slasher reputation suggests. … Read more
You know him as Moss, the socially awkward IT genius with the iconic glasses and the unwavering refusal to remove his shirt. But Richard Ayoade is far more than that one role: he’s a BAFTA-winning director, a deadpan travel host, and the quiet center of a surprisingly tangled family tree, and this article separates the … Read more
Few Australian cricketers carry the weight of a cricketing dynasty quite like Mitchell Marsh, who as son of Geoff Marsh and brother of Shaun Marsh has navigated expectations from day one. This profile examines his career stats, family relationships, and current status — separating verified facts from lingering questions. Born: 20 October 1991 · Role: … Read more
If you’ve ever stared at a bare fence line and wished for a fast, graceful screen that doesn’t look like a block of green concrete, the Weeping Lilly Pilly might already be on your shortlist. This Australian native combines a soft, weeping form with seriously fast growth — up to a metre a year under … Read more
Few Australian television stars left as lasting an impression in such a short time as Belinda Emmett. From her early radio days to the bright lights of Summer Bay, her life was a story of talent, resilience, and profound love. This article traces her journey—from the Hey Dad..! set to her marriage to Rove McManus—and … Read more