Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Angus Crichton traded a fingertip for a quicker recovery. Now he’s trading his NRL career for a World Cup shot in rugby union. Full name: Angus Crichton · Born: 5 February 1996 · Nationality: Australian · Sport: Rugby league (NRL) / Rugby union (NSW Waratahs from 2027) · Club: Sydney Roosters · Position: Second-row forward … Read more
Few 90s boy bands packed as many twists as Boyzone. The Irish five-piece shot to fame with hits like “No Matter What,” but the lives of its original members diverged sharply—from sudden tragedy to solo stardom and quiet retirement. Stephen Gately died on 10 October 2009 in Mallorca, a loss that still echoes in the … Read more
There’s a special kind of bravery in letting the world see who you really are — and for François Arnaud, that journey has unfolded both on screen and off. The Canadian actor, best known for his portrayal of Cesare Borgia in Showtime’s The Borgias, has recently stepped into the spotlight for a different kind of … Read more
Few films spark dinner-table debates like Jordan Peele’s Get Out and Us — one traps you in a sunken place of psychological dread; the other forces you to face your own doppelgänger in a home-invasion nightmare. Both are unflinching, but they scare you in fundamentally different ways — and that’s exactly what makes comparing them … Read more
Fans keep returning to Normal People largely because of Daisy Edgar‑Jones’s quietly magnetic portrayal of Marianne Sheridan. Since her breakout performance in 2020, the 24‑year‑old English actress has become one of the most searched names in British entertainment — not just for her acting, but for the questions surrounding her health, relationships, and a few … Read more
Eddie Van Halen wasn’t just a guitar player; he was the human who changed how a generation heard the instrument. When he died on October 6, 2020, the world didn’t just lose a musician—it lost a tinkerer, a father, and a man whose private life was as layered as his solos. Born: January 26, 1955 … Read more
Tom Hanks is one of Hollywood’s most awarded and beloved actors, yet his life is marked by medical challenges, political controversy, and the complexities of a very public career. This article separates verified facts from rumors, covering his Irish ancestry, diabetes diagnosis, Oscar wins, and his messy-but-respectful personal history. Age (as of 2024): 68 · … Read more
There are few stories as startling as watching a familiar face from childhood movies become the subject of a murder conviction. Ryan Grantham, once known for his role in Diary of a Wimpy Kid and a guest spot on Riverdale, pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder in the death of his mother, Barbara Waite. On September … Read more
Anyone who has scrolled through the comments on a Married at First Sight Australia post knows the name Alessandra Rampolla sparks curiosity. The clinical sexologist turned reality TV expert is known for her straight-talking advice and a dramatic weight loss of 60 kilograms (132 pounds). But while her professional life is on display, her personal … Read more
For 28 years, Karl Bushby has been walking. Not a weekend hike, not a cross-country trek—a continuous, unbroken footpath from the tip of South America to the doorstep of his hometown in Hull, England. With just 900 miles to go, he’s about to become the first person to complete a fully unbroken circumnavigation on foot. … Read more