Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
There are few kidnapping stories that have lodged themselves in the American consciousness quite like Elizabeth Smart’s. But what many people don’t realize is that her role today—as a child safety advocate, ABC News commentator, and founder of a foundation—is as remarkable as the survival story itself. Age when abducted: 14 (June 5, 2002) · … Read more
When Neil Sedaka passed away in February 2026, it felt like the closing of a chapter in pop music history. The man who wrote “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain” had been a constant presence for decades. Born: March 13, 1939 · Died: February 27, 2026 · Age: 86 · … Read more
Paramount+’s 1883 made Isabel May a star, but the actress herself remains a private figure. Here’s what’s actually known about the 24‑year‑old, grounded in credible sources. Born: November 21, 2000 · Profession: Actress · Known for: Elsa Dutton in 1883 · Nationality: American Quick snapshot 1Confirmed facts Born November 21, 2000 (Wikipedia) Known for Elsa … Read more
When a 27-year marriage ends, the story doesn’t close with a single headline. For Deborra-Lee Furness, the Australian actress and children’s advocate, the split from Hugh Jackman has been a slow, public process that began in September 2023 and only formally concluded in June 2025, and now she’s offering a rare glimpse into what betrayal … Read more
Chad Morgan outlasted entire genres and kept crowds laughing for 72 years — a feat few performers can claim. The beloved “Sheik of Scrubby Creek,” with his upturned hat, piercing yodel, and distinctive grin that inspired a comedy legend, died on 1 January 2025 at age 91, closing a chapter of Australian country music defined … Read more
If you’ve followed Hannah Gadsby’s journey from the raw, confrontational “Nanette” to her quieter, more defiant work, you know she’s never been predictable. The comedian’s decision to walk away from Netflix in 2023 didn’t just make headlines — it reshaped how an audience of millions thinks about creative independence and the price of platform fame. … Read more
Few actors have moved as seamlessly between stage and screen as Catherine Zeta-Jones, but the public’s curiosity about her personal life has often eclipsed her Oscar-winning career. Between her bipolar II diagnosis, the scrutiny over her changing appearance, and a marriage to one of Hollywood’s most famous families, she has managed to keep a measure … Read more
You’ve probably seen her as a toddler in Knocked Up or as the younger daughter in This Is 40, but Iris Apatow isn’t just “Judd Apatow’s kid” anymore. Now 23, she’s building her own résumé with a role in Hulu’s Tell Me Lies, a relationship with actor Sam Nivola, and a part in the next … Read more
When Pearl Jam burst onto the scene in the early ’90s, a lot of people focused on the music—but there was always something magnetic about the guy singing it. Eddie Vedder’s voice, a deep baritone that could switch from a whisper to a roar, became the soundtrack for a generation. This is a look at … Read more
Few careers have taken as sharp a turn as Gina Carano’s, who went from MMA pioneer to breakout star on The Mandalorian to a flashpoint for free-speech debates after being fired from the Disney+ show in 2021. Here’s a complete look at the controversy, the lawsuit, the settlement, and where her personal life stands today. … Read more