Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
When a 17-year-old from Canada steps up as the leader of a brand-new K-pop group under one of South Korea’s most influential labels, it’s the kind of story that makes fans pause and ask: who is this guy? Martin Cortis, the Korean-Canadian frontman of BIGHIT Music’s boy group CORTIS, debuted in August 2025 with more … Read more
If you’ve been keeping an eye on K-pop’s latest wave, a new name keeps popping up: Martin. He’s the leader of CORTIS, BIGHIT Music’s fresh boy group that dropped into the scene in August 2025. Birth Name: Martin Edwards Park · Stage Name: Martin ( ) · Birth Date: March 20, 2008 · Age: 17 … Read more
Few batsmen have left as deep an imprint on Australian cricket as Ricky Ponting. His 71 Test centuries and three World Cup titles put him among cricket’s all-time greats, but ask any Australian fan and they’ll tell you about the man behind the bat. Test centuries: 71 · Test runs: 13,783 · World Cups won: … Read more
For Australian cricket fans, Marcus Stoinis is the hard-hitting all-rounder who can turn a game in a few overs. But away from the boundary, the Melbourne Stars and Punjab Kings star keeps his personal life remarkably private. This article pieces together what’s known about his career milestones, his guarded off-field life, and the facts that … Read more
Sutton Foster has spent decades dazzling audiences on Broadway with her powerhouse voice and infectious energy. But 2025 finds her in the spotlight for a different reason: her reported relationship with Hugh Jackman. Born: March 18, 1975 · Age: 49 (as of 2025) · Tony Awards: 2 (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes) · Broadway Shows: … Read more
Few careers in combat sports have taken as many dramatic turns as Israel Adesanya’s. The former two-time UFC middleweight champion, once considered unbeatable at 185 pounds, now finds himself navigating a four-fight losing streak that has sparked questions about his future in the sport. His recent knockout loss to Joe Pyfer on March 28, 2026, … Read more
Few names carry two completely different identities quite like “Havana Brown.” Depending on the context, you could be talking about an Australian DJ who packed dance floors in the 2010s or a rare chocolate-colored cat breed with a devoted following. This article draws a clear line between the two, giving you the key facts on … Read more
Few people leave Formula One only to rewrite what comes next. Mark Webber did just that. The Queensland-born racer walked away from the cockpit after 2013 with nine Grand Prix wins and three third-place championship finishes, then turned himself into a world champion in endurance racing, a television analyst, and the man behind Oscar Piastri’s … Read more
Anyone who has cared for a family member knows that even the most devoted carer eventually runs on empty. In Ireland, over 500,000 family carers provide regular unpaid help, and the strain can be immense. This guide explains what respite care is, what it costs, who qualifies, and how to use the Carer’s Support Grant … Read more
Few Australian actors arrive on screen with the same warmth and clarity Miranda Tapsell brings, her journey from Darwin rooted in Larrakia storytelling traditions. In 2025, she added two milestones: releasing a children’s book and welcoming her second child. Date of Birth: 11 December 1987 · Birthplace: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia · Indigenous Group: Larrakia … Read more