Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
You’ve seen the image once, and it never quite leaves you: a wild-eyed giant hunched over the mangled body of his own child. Few paintings in Western art still stop you cold the way Goya’s Saturn Devouring His Son does. Hanging in the Museo del Prado in Madrid since 1881, this 143.5 x 81.4 cm … Read more
There aren’t many TV presenters who’ve had to navigate a kidnapping plot, a very public friendship breakdown, and relentless health rumours all within a couple of years. Holly Willoughby has lived that stretch since mid-2023, when her long-time co-host Phil Schofield admitted an affair and her own world split into two very different stories — … Read more
When a beloved actor dies young, the news hits differently — Adan Canto, the Mexican-born star of The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, passed away on January 8, 2024 at just 42 after a private battle with appendiceal cancer. His family described a man who never complained, even as the disease took hold — a … Read more
Wayne Rogers walked away from MASH after three seasons, leaving behind one of the most beloved characters on television. That decision, driven by creative differences and a desire for more film roles, reshaped both his career and public perception. This article traces how Rogers’ departure set the stage for a life that included acting, investing, … Read more
Everyone remembers that first time they saw Michael Shannon on screen—the unsettling calm, the eyes that seem to hold a coming storm. He didn’t start as a star; he was a Kentucky kid on the high school speech team, an alternate who never got to compete, and that quiet beginning shaped the actor who now … Read more
If you live along Australia’s east coast, you’ve likely seen the distinctive yellow flower spikes of Banksia integrifolia, better known as the coast banksia. This hardy native tree doesn’t just survive in salt-laden coastal winds and poor sandy soils — it thrives there, making it a go‑to choice for seaside gardens. Whether you’re wondering about … Read more
Aesha Scott has been a familiar face on Below Deck Mediterranean since 2019, but the New Zealand chief stew has spent 2026 making headlines for reasons beyond the yacht. From a wedding in Tauranga to her return for Season 11, Scott’s life is moving fast — and fans are keeping up with every update. Instagram … Read more
For two decades, Kelly Clarkson has been the voice millions turn to for comfort, whether through her Grammy-winning ballads or her daily talk show couch. But behind the spotlight, she’s weathered a series of personal storms that would test anyone. Here’s a clear-eyed look at her health battles, family losses, divorce, and what’s next — … Read more
Few characters in modern television have earned the quiet, fierce loyalty that viewers feel for Kim Wexler. Rhea Seehorn brought that character to life across six seasons of Better Call Saul, and this article separates the facts from the rumors about her personal life and career, including her well-documented friendship with Bob Odenkirk. Born: May … Read more
Every French tennis fan knows the buzz that follows a rising star, but Arthur Fils feels different. At just 20 years old, he has already cracked the world’s top 50, won his first ATP title, and become the next great hope of French tennis — all while his parents, Anne and Jean-Philippe, remain the central … Read more