Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Most child stars fade into a “where are they now?” footnote, but Henry Thomas took a different path. Instead of chasing the spotlight that found him at age 10, he quietly built a career that has lasted more than four decades, trading Hollywood’s frenzy for steady character work and a life in Texas. Born: September … Read more
Some artists live in their moments, but David Bowie seemed to live in several at once — a chameleon who kept changing shapes so fast that the world is still trying to figure out which one was real. This article pulls together the key facts about his death, his relationships, the reasons behind his yellow … Read more
Few moments in sport are as sobering as the news that a player you watched for years has faced a brain tumour. Jonathan Brown, the Brisbane Lions great, revealed in March 2026 that a routine scan had found a shadow on his brain, and surgery removed a golf ball sized tumour; by June he was … Read more
Remember the little girl with the pink hair in How the Grinch Stole Christmas? That was Taylor Momsen, but her story didn’t end with Cindy Lou Who. She traded Hollywood for rock stages and has been making headlines for her music and personal journey ever since. This article separates fact from rumor about her career … Read more
Anyone who grew up watching Australian television in the early 2000s likely remembers Marissa Taylor from Always Greener — and the actor behind her, Michala Banas, has been steadily building a fascinating career ever since. Born in New Zealand on 14 November 1978, Banas started acting as a toddler and has since amassed over 90 … Read more
There’s a reason Jordana Brewster’s face feels familiar even to people who can’t name a single one of her films: she’s been acting since she was 15, and for the last two decades, she’s been part of one of the most enduring franchises in cinema history. But the woman who plays Mia Toretto has a … Read more
There’s a reason Australian country music fans keep coming back to Kasey Chambers, even after more than 25 years in the spotlight. She’s the kind of artist who turns personal chaos — a very public divorce, a much-talked-about smoking habit, the weight of fame — into songs that feel like they belong to everyone. Born: … Read more
If you caught a glimpse of the young actress stealing scenes alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, you’ve likely wondered what happened next. Julia Butters burst onto the scene at age 10 with a performance that left critics scrambling for superlatives, and she’s been steadily building a career ever since. From … Read more
If you binge-watched 13 Reasons Why, you already know Alisha Boe as Jessica Davis — the fierce, loyal friend with a gut-wrenching story arc. But before Netflix stardom, she was a teenager in Oslo, Norway, with a dream of acting and a multicultural background that few fans knew about. Full Name: Alisha Ilhaan Bø · … Read more
Born to two Hollywood insiders, Zoey Deutch has navigated the tricky line between family privilege and personal talent. Her filmography spans indie films, Netflix originals, and Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” music video. Birthplace: Los Angeles, California · Known for: Actress and producer (Zombieland: Double Tap, The Politician) · Parents: Howard Deutch (director) and Lea Thompson (actress) … Read more