Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
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
Most of us remember Walter White not as the man he started as, but as the one he became: a mild-mannered chemistry teacher diagnosed with terminal lung cancer who transformed into Heisenberg, a drug lord whose name still echoes through pop culture. This guide unpacks his most famous lines, the details of his death, and … Read more
Harry Hamlin isn’t just the guy who slayed the Kraken in 1981 — he’s also the guy who’s been married to Lisa Rinna for nearly three decades, outlasting most Hollywood marriages. That contrast between his iconic sword-and-sandal debut and his enduring domestic life is exactly what makes his story worth a second look. Born: October … Read more
A red BMW E30 that stops people mid-scroll launched Tommi Ortega from obscurity into a multi-million follower online identity. This article breaks down what’s actually known about the TikTok star known as the E30 Princess — from verified social stats to the details she keeps private. TikTok Followers: 4.8M · TikTok Likes: 127M · Instagram … Read more