Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Few actors get to play the same character three decades apart, let alone become the face of an entire army. Temuera Morrison, a New Zealand actor of Māori descent, did both—he brought the bounty hunter Jango Fett to life in 2002 and later stepped into the helmet of his clone son, Boba Fett, in live-action … Read more
Talulah Riley is best known for her two marriages to Elon Musk, but her story extends far beyond the settlements and headlines. She is an accomplished actress, novelist, and AI researcher who built a distinct career alongside one of the world’s most famous entrepreneurs. Talulah Riley’s age: 39 (born 26 September 1985) · Marriages to … Read more
Mazzy Star’s dreamy haze built a cult following around one perfect song, but the band’s story is as much about silence as sound. Behind the music lies a creative partnership, a quiet retirement, and a loss that still echoes—guitarist David Roback died in 2020 at age 61 from cancer (BBC News (UK public service broadcaster)), … Read more
Few characters on Smallville sparked as much debate as Lana Lang, Clark Kent’s first love and Lex Luthor’s ex-wife, whose path was shaped by secrets, Kryptonite, and sacrifice. Her departure in season 7 was the inevitable result of a body laced with Kryptonite, making her physically unable to stay close to Clark. Portrayed by: Kristin … Read more
Yoko Ono is a name that brings to mind peace signs, bed-ins, and one of the most famous couples in music history. But before she ever met John Lennon, she was already a pioneering force in the avant-garde art world. Born in Tokyo in 1933, she moved to New York in 1953 to study at … Read more
You know the feeling: standing in front of a massive canvas splattered with paint, someone whispers, “My kid could do that.” Jackson Pollock’s work has sparked that exact reaction for decades — and it’s also sold for over $180 million. Authenticated paintings: ~370 · Most expensive sale: $140 million for Number 5, 1948 · Age … Read more
Richard Chamberlain projected warmth and vulnerability from the screen for six decades, yet he guarded his private life with fierce determination. His death on March 29, 2025, at age 90, closed a career that spanned from network television’s golden age to the streaming era. Born: March 31, 1934 · Died: March 29, 2025 · Age … Read more
A teenager goes to meet friends one evening and never comes home. That was the reality for 14-year-old Reena Virk on a November night in 1997, when a group assault under a bridge in Victoria, British Columbia, turned into a drowning that would haunt Canada for decades. Year of the murder: 1997 · Age of … Read more
Anyone who starts their morning with Sunrise knows Sam Mac’s cheerful weather reports, but the past few years have brought big changes for the presenter away from the studio. Between his long-running role on Seven’s breakfast show and a growing family with partner Rebecca James, there’s a lot to catch up on. Here’s a clear … Read more
There aren’t many political figures who spark the kind of intense debate Charlie Kirk did while he was alive, and the conversation has only grown more complicated since his sudden death. On September 10, 2025, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University, setting off a chain of … Read more