Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
If you follow Australian rules football, you know Chris Judd as one of the game’s greats — a Brownlow Medalist, a premiership player, and a captain. But if you’ve scrolled through his Instagram lately, you might have noticed a different side: @chrisjuddinvest, where he interviews fund managers and shares insights on macro investing, a shift … Read more
Few actors have a face that sparks as many questions as Dermot Mulroney’s — the scar above his lip, the decision to get sober (he’s been sober since 2020), and the recent divorce filing each add a layer to a career that’s spanned decades. This article traces the key moments that have defined his public … Read more
Few film stars have lived a life as public and as private as Brigitte Bardot’s. The French actress who came to define the 1950s and 1960s sex symbol has died at 91, leaving behind a legacy of cinema, controversy, and animal activism. Born: September 28, 1934 · Died: December 28, 2025 (aged 91) · Films: … Read more
There’s a reason people keep talking about Terence Crawford’s legacy: an undefeated 42-0 record with 34 knockouts is rare air in any era of boxing. But beyond the numbers, the story of his career includes a controversial title stripping, a massive fight with Canelo Álvarez that never materialized, and a retirement announcement that caught many … Read more
There aren’t many artists who can say they’ve sold over 100 million records, survived a tick-borne illness that nearly stole their voice, and then rebuilt their career on the other side. Shania Twain is one of them. Her 2018 open-throat surgery, detailed in interviews with NPR (national public radio) and People (celebrity news magazine), was … Read more
There’s a moment in the early 2000s when every teenager with a TV seemed to know the name Lucas Scott — and the actor behind him, Chad Michael Murray, became a household face overnight. But the journey from Buffalo, New York, to the top of the CW lineup wasn’t a straight shot; it involved a … Read more
When a Florida man with the same name as a wisecracking comic-book antihero was charged with two murders in 2019, the internet did what it does — it turned him into a meme. But the trial that followed was anything but fiction: Wade Steven Wilson was convicted in 2024 of killing Kristine Melton and Diane … Read more
The Jumpman logo appears everywhere — from basketball courts to street style feeds. Nike Jordan generated over $6 billion in revenue in 2023, and its influence keeps growing. Whether you’re hunting for women’s low-tops or want to know if that deal online is real, this guide covers the essentials. First Air Jordan release year: 1985 … Read more
Sisters, queens, rivals, friends — few royal relationships were as layered as the one between Queen Elizabeth II and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, who were born just four years apart and grew up in a world that demanded everything from one and allowed surprising freedom to the other. This story traces Margaret’s life, from … Read more
Most of us know Elizabeth Banks as the fiercely fashionable Effie Trinket from The Hunger Games — but behind the towering wigs and Capitol couture is a filmmaker who has quietly built one of Hollywood’s more strategic careers. She has moved from indie comedy supporting roles to directing major studio franchises, all while navigating very … Read more