Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Few composers have shaped the modern musical as decisively as Andrew Lloyd Webber — and fewer still have done it while weaving a personal saga of marriages, rivalries, and box-office gambles. His melodies have become global anthems, from the haunting “Memory” to the soaring “The Music of the Night.” But behind the curtain lies a … Read more
When Troy Selwood’s body was found at his Geelong home in February 2025, the AFL community lost a familiar face. The 40-year-old former Brisbane Lions midfielder had quietly planned an extraordinary act years earlier — donating his brain for concussion research, casting a long shadow over a family story that would only grow more tragic … Read more
Sacha Baron Cohen’s public persona as a boundary-pushing satirist stands in contrast to the fiercely private life he has tried to protect. Recent allegations and his divorce from Isla Fisher have brought new scrutiny to the man behind Borat and Ali G. Born: October 13, 1971 (age 53), Hammersmith, London, England · Nationality: British (English) … Read more
There’s a reason Chinese actor Dylan Wang’s name keeps popping up on social media feeds: a blend of skyrocketing fame and a swirl of relationship rumors that fans can’t seem to resolve. If you’ve ever wondered whether he’s married to his Meteor Garden co-star Shen Yue or what’s really going on with Bai Lu, you’re … Read more
When people think about the NBA’s tallest players, Manute Bol stands alone—not just for his impossible 7-foot-7 frame, but for a life that stretched far beyond the basketball court. His story weaves together shot-blocking records, a painful medical mystery, and a quiet humanitarian legacy in South Sudan that most fans never knew existed. Height: 7 … Read more
Few anime characters tower over their world quite like All Might. As the Symbol of Peace, he embodies everything a hero is supposed to be—until he doesn’t, and this article answers the most common questions about My Hero Academia’s legendary hero, from his real name and power source to the reasons behind his changing appearance … Read more
Few fighters in the UFC polarize fans quite like Sean Strickland, whether through his unfiltered commentary, in-cage behavior, or public statements on faith and politics. This article pulls together verified facts on his suspension, religious beliefs, net worth, and career trajectory — all sourced from official UFC records and mainstream sports reports. Age: 35 (as … Read more
There’s something about watching a surfer ride a wave that makes it look effortless — but Layne Beachley will tell you it never was. For 19 seasons, she carved through the World Surf League with a relentless drive that earned her seven world titles, including six in a row from 1998 to 2003, a record … Read more
Few actors have managed to stay in the public eye for as many decades as Michael Douglas, weaving together an Oscar-winning career, well-documented health battles, and a family tree that keeps surprising fans. Whether you’re curious about his recovery from throat cancer, the 25-year age gap with his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, or his unexpected connection … Read more
Few sights in rugby league are as electrifying as a flying Xavier Coates soaring above the sideline to pluck a cross-field kick, but the man who produced one of the most famous tries in NRL history is now facing the toughest test of his career — a ruptured Achilles that has sidelined him for the … Read more