Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Few names in Hollywood carry as many layers as John Hughes. He’s the man who defined the teen movie genre in the 1980s with films like The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, but the same name also belongs to a 19th-century archbishop, a Scottish football star, and even a fictional anime character. Age … Read more
You’ve seen his face in dozens of films—the quiet prison guard in The Green Mile, the haunted colonel in The Hurt Locker, the stoic major in The Rock. David Morse, a stage-trained actor from Massachusetts, has built a career so steady that his name might not ring a bell, but his performances almost certainly will. … Read more
Larry Page has never been one for the spotlight, but his influence — and his wealth — is hard to ignore. The Google co-founder’s net worth stands at $147 billion as of 2025, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This article explores how that fortune came to be, where Page is today, and the surprising … Read more
Zoe Terakes has quietly become one of the most talked-about young actors in Australia—not just for their standout roles in Wentworth and Talk to Me, but for how openly they navigate identity in an industry that often demands simplicity. This article tracks their journey from a prison drama breakout to an upcoming Marvel project, drawing … Read more
Kim Ji-won has spent a decade building a career on sharp choices — picking scripts that showcase her range while keeping her private life nearly invisible. With a new Netflix crime drama on the way, the curiosity is only growing. Born: October 19, 1992 · Height: 165 cm (5’5″) · Instagram: @geewonii (14M followers) · … Read more
When Romeo and Juliet hit theaters in 1968, it made an instant star of Olivia Hussey, the teenage actress who brought Shakespeare’s heroine to life with a natural grace that still resonates. Her death on December 27, 2024, at the age of 73, sparked an outpouring of tributes, especially from her on-screen Romeo, Leonard Whiting. … Read more
Country music fans love a good mystery, and Ella Langley’s personal life has turned into one of the genre’s most talked-about topics. With a fast-rising career, chart-topping hits, and a duet that sparked romance rumors, it’s easy to get lost in speculation. But what do we actually know about the 25-year-old from Alabama? Let’s separate … Read more
Few moments in tennis spark as much chatter as a post-match handshake that goes cold. When Sorana Cîrstea faced Naomi Osaka at the 2026 Australian Open, a brief, frosty exchange at the net became the story of the match—and this article cuts through the speculation to give you the verified facts on that incident, Cîrstea’s … Read more
Twenty years ago, two young singers stood on a stage in front of millions of Australians. One walked away with the Australian Idol title; the other became a household name anyway. Shannon Noll, the runner-up, has carved out a career as durable as the friendships he made along the way. In 2025, he launched a … Read more
Most of us know Josh Brolin as the purple tyrant Thanos, but his real life has been just as eventful — and a lot more complicated. From a childhood role in The Goonies to an Oscar nomination and a very public struggle with addiction, his story is filled with sharp turns, and this article walks … Read more