Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Few characters in pop culture have sparked as much debate about nature versus nurture as Anakin Skywalker. From a slave boy on Tatooine to the galaxy’s most feared enforcer, his story is one of love, loss, and a prophecy that may have been misunderstood, examining the psychological and familial threads that shaped the Chosen One … Read more
Few actors step into a role as beloved as Princess Jasmine and manage to keep their own story even more private. Naomi Scott has done exactly that: after Disney’s 2019 live-action Aladdin turned her into a household name, she quietly built a career in horror, launched an indie music project, and rarely let the tabloids … Read more
Most people know Hermann Göring as the face of Nazi Germany’s air force, but his reach went far beyond the Luftwaffe. He built the Gestapo, commanded the war economy, and was named Hitler’s successor. This article looks at his life, his crimes, and how he met his end, drawing on historical records and trial testimony. … Read more
Few family dramas play out quite like this one: a billionaire father and a daughter who wants nothing to do with him. Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 20-year-old transgender daughter of Elon Musk, has become a public figure not through her father’s fame but through her own voice. Age: 20 (as of 2024) · Birth date: … Read more
There aren’t many defenders who switch national teams, thrive in the Premier League, and land at Real Madrid all before turning 21 — but Dean Huijsen has done exactly that. Born in Amsterdam to a Spanish mother and a Dutch father, his path from Juventus’s academy to the Santiago Bernabéu has been anything but straightforward … Read more
There’s a reason the Petronas Towers appear on nearly every Kuala Lumpur postcard. These twin giants punch 452 meters into the sky, and they’ve been the city’s signature landmark since they opened in 1998. This guide cuts through the brochure speak: how tickets actually work, what’s really inside, and whether the experience lives up to … Read more
Steve Coogan has spent decades making people laugh as Alan Partridge, but behind the character is a man whose personal life sometimes steals the spotlight. This article sorts the verified facts of his career and family from the unconfirmed stories that keep popping up online. Age: 59 (born 14 October 1965) · Birthplace: Middleton, Manchester, … Read more
There aren’t many pop stars who’ve turned tabloid scrutiny into a masterclass in resilience, but Kerry Katona has spent two decades doing exactly that. Since her days fronting Atomic Kitten, she’s weathered bankruptcy, a bipolar diagnosis, and very public relationship breakdowns — and in 2025, she’s still making headlines for her unfiltered honesty. Age: 44 … Read more
For millions of Australians, Saturday night television meant one thing: David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz arguing about movies. Stratton, who died on 14 August 2025 at age 85, spent more than six decades turning film criticism into a national conversation, with his partnership with Pomeranz spanning 28 years and producing some of the most memorable … Read more
You’ve probably seen “Ms.” on a form and wondered what it really stands for. The title has quietly become the default for women in professional life, but the choice between Ms., Mrs., and Miss still trips up plenty of people. This quick guide lays out the definitions, usage rules, and history behind each title—so you … Read more