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When a performer as magnetic as Peter Allen leaves the stage too soon, the silence feels unnatural. He was the Australian songwriter who gave us “I Go to Rio,” won an Oscar for “Arthur’s Theme,” and lived a life as glittering as his sequined jackets. But behind the showmanship was a story of love and … Read more

If you grew up watching cricket on television, one voice seemed to be everywhere — calm, measured, never raised. That voice belonged to Richie Benaud, a former Australian Test captain turned legendary commentator, who died in 2015 at age 84 after a battle with skin cancer, yet his influence on cricket broadcasting and playing remains … Read more

You’ve likely seen the name — or the character — on screen. Andrew “Benji” Veniamin is one of those figures whose real story often gets tangled with the drama of television. Born in Melbourne in 1975, Veniamin rose from amateur boxing to become a suspected hitman in one of Australia’s bloodiest underworld conflicts, before being … Read more

Kim Sejeong first caught the public’s eye as the bubbly runner-up of Produce 101, but in the years since she’s quietly become one of the most versatile figures in K-pop and K-drama. From leading a cable hit like Business Proposal to leaving the agency that trained her for over a decade, her career has taken … Read more

Most Australians know Roger Rogerson as the decorated detective who became a convicted murderer – but the full arc of his story is even starker. From his early days working the neon-lit streets of Kings Cross to serving a life sentence for the murder of a young man, Rogerson’s life reads like a crime novel … Read more

Few designers have reshaped an entire category the way Vera Wang transformed bridal fashion. Starting her label at age 40, she turned a personal frustration — not finding the perfect wedding dress — into a global bridal empire. Born: June 27, 1948 · Birth name: Vera Ellen Wang · Nationality: American · Occupation: Fashion designer … Read more

Grace Jones broke every rule in fashion, music, and film, shaping all three while remaining an unmistakable presence for five decades. This piece traces her journey through the clubs of 1970s New York, her unapologetic bisexuality, and what she’s doing today. Full Name: Grace Beverly Jones · Born: 19 May 1948 · Occupation: Singer, songwriter, … Read more

Anyone who’s ever tried to save for retirement knows the feeling: a vague sense that you should be doing more, but no clear map. For millions of Australians, Noel Whittaker has been that mapmaker, turning compound interest and the rule of 72 into household concepts while tracing his journey from radio host to financial educator, … Read more

There’s a particular kind of silence that follows Anthony Hopkins into a room — the quiet of people who have watched him play a cannibalistic psychiatrist and aren’t entirely sure the acting ever stops. He is one of the most decorated actors alive, with two Academy Awards and four BAFTAs, yet the parts he has … Read more

If you’ve followed Skye Wheatley from her Big Brother days to her TikTok fame, you’ve probably noticed the ups and downs in her relationship with Lachlan Waugh. The couple has been together for years, but 2025 brought a public split — and then, just weeks later, a reunion. TikTok followers: 396K · TikTok likes: 17.5M … Read more