Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Getting fired from a company you co-founded isn’t exactly the usual path to becoming a billionaire. But for Lucy Guo, that 2018 exit from Scale AI turned out to be just the beginning of a creator-economy empire. Here’s how a 21-year-old dropout turned a data-labeling startup into a $1.2 billion fortune — and then built … Read more
You probably know Shaynna Blaze as the sharp-eyed judge on The Block, but her path to that chair started in a very different spotlight. Long before she was critiquing kitchens and bathrooms, she was a 1990s pop singer balancing designs with dance beats. Here’s the full picture: her marriages, her current partner, her net worth, … Read more
Before she became one of Australia’s most recognizable interior designers, Shaynna Blaze was a pop singer and a working mother of two. Born on 2 April 1963, she has built a career spanning music, television, and home products, with her sharp eye for design making her a fixture on The Block. Born: 2 April 1963 … Read more
Brodie Grundy has been one of the AFL’s most talked-about players over the past few years, but not always for his on-field exploits. From a two-time All-Australian with Collingwood to a trade saga that took him through Melbourne and finally to Sydney, his career path has been anything but straightforward. Current team: Sydney Swans · … Read more
Most people know Sarah Murdoch as the wife of Lachlan Murdoch, the heir to the world’s most famous media dynasty. But before she became a Murdoch, she was Sarah O’Hare, a British-Australian model who walked runways in Paris and New York. This article traces her journey from international fashion runways to television studios and philanthropic … Read more
Falling from pub baron to Australia’s largest bankrupt doesn’t happen overnight, but Jon Adgemis’s $1.8 billion collapse has been swift enough to leave many wondering how it all happened. In August 2026, he refused to appear for a public examination ordered by liquidators, adding another twist to a story already packed with court battles and … Read more
Few characters in modern television have sparked as many debates as Rick Grimes. This guide sorts out the facts from the fan theories across both the comic and TV continuities, using verified sources and timeline data. First appearance: Issue #1 (comic, 2003) / TV series episode “Days Gone By” (2010) · Last TV appearance: Season … Read more
If you’ve watched Netflix’s Heartbreak High revival, you’ve met Malakai Mitchell — the thoughtful, quietly intense student who quickly became a fan favourite, played by 24-year-old Kamilaroi actor Thomas Weatherall from Queensland, who is already making waves on stage and screen. Here’s what we know about his age, ethnicity, personal life, and his role in … Read more
Ask any Australian lawyer which firms tower over the legal landscape, and Clayton Utz is a name that consistently surfaces. For a firm that started operating before the first Australian gold rush, its modern reputation rests on something more than history: a deep bench in dispute resolution and a remarkably broad national presence. Founded: 1833 … Read more
If you’ve ever listened to Pink Floyd’s early work and wondered what happened to the man who started it all, you’re not alone. Syd Barrett’s story — from psychedelic pioneer to reclusive artist — is one of music’s most haunting chapters. His life raises questions about creativity, mental illness, and fame that still resonate today. … Read more