Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
It’s rare to see a Hollywood star walk a red carpet with a cane and a smile that says “I’m okay.” Anna Paquin did exactly that in April 2024, sparking a wave of concern and curiosity about her health. She hasn’t named her condition, but her candidness about living with a disability has quietly changed … Read more
Few hip-hop rises feel as organic as Don Toliver’s. Born in Houston’s Alief neighborhood, he turned a viral TikTok hit into a career that now includes a Top 10 album and a mentorship with Travis Scott. This article traces his path from SoundCloud rapper to global star, covering his breakthrough song, his relationship with Kali … Read more
If you’ve followed South Indian cinema over the past two decades, you’ve probably seen Trisha Krishnan’s name circulate in both film credits and gossip columns. Yet despite her fame as one of the highest-paid actresses in India, her private life remains a puzzle. Reports confirm she has never married, though in 2015 she was briefly … Read more
Few child actors manage a pivot from a Holocaust drama to a Netflix sex comedy without raising eyebrows, but Asa Butterfield has pulled it off with quiet consistency. The 28-year-old Londoner has been acting since he was 8, and his four-season run as Otis Milburn on Sex Education made him a household name for a … Read more
Most people first meet Bella Heathcote through a familiar face on a long-running soap—or through a darkly glittering film that refuses to leave your head. The Melbourne-born actress has quietly built a career that spans Australian television, Hollywood blockbusters, and cult indie projects, often slipping between genres with the ease of a native shape-shifter. Born: … Read more
You know the scene: a bald-headed villain strokes a white cat, pinky finger to his lips, and demands one million dollars. Dr. Evil, the comic creation of Mike Myers, first appeared in 1997’s Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and has been making audiences laugh ever since. First appearance: 1997 · Actor: Mike Myers · … Read more
Squeezing bar seating into a compact kitchen usually means sacrificing floor space or comfort. The fix lies in choosing the right bar chair for your space and budget — this guide walks through the best options for Irish homes, from clearance deals to IKEA flats, so you can match comfort, style, and price without the … Read more
Anyone who has typed “Halston Sage” into a search bar knows the mix of curiosity and confusion that follows. Is that her real name? Did she date Zac Efron? What is she up to now? This fact-checked biography sorts the confirmed details from the rumors, using verified sources to give you a clear picture of … Read more
If you’ve ever stepped into a gym and heard someone swear by ultra-short, all-out workouts, you’ve brushed up against the legacy of Mike Mentzer. He was the bodybuilder who, in 1979, became the first to earn a perfect score at the Mr. Universe competition — and then spent the rest of his life arguing that … Read more
There’s something quietly remarkable about a household where three generations of Australian media personalities share not just a roof, but a public story. Jessica Rowe, the journalist and mental health advocate, lives with her husband Peter Overton and her mother Denise Drysdale — a trio whose intertwined careers and personal battles offer a rare, unfiltered … Read more