Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
If you’ve purchased a PC game in the last decade, a slice of that price likely went to Gabe Newell’s company, Valve. The co‑founder of the world’s largest PC gaming storefront, Steam, Newell has built an empire with an estimated net worth of $8.6 billion according to Forbes in 2024. Net worth: $8.6 billion (Forbes … Read more
Dots and dashes might seem like relics from a bygone era, but Morse code still has a surprising hold on modern culture. Whether you’re trying to send a secret message or wondering why SOS means three dots, three dashes, three dots, this guide has you covered. Year invented: 1836 · Characters in standard set: 26 … Read more
When Cody Rhodes walked back into a WWE ring at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022, it felt like the end of a long, winding road. Six years after leaving the company, he returned not as Dusty Rhodes’ son, but as a proven main‑event star. Full name: Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes · Born: June 30, 1985 … Read more
When a 36‑year‑old man dies in his home, the first assumption is often tangled with suspicion. The official story for Sage Stallone, son of Sylvester Stallone, was quieter — a natural death from a heart condition. Born: May 5, 1976 · Died: July 13, 2012 · Age at death: 36 · Known for: Role as … Read more
You probably know him as Fez, the exchange student with the unplaceable accent on That ’70s Show. But Wilmer Valderrama’s career reaches well beyond that classic sitcom — he now plays Special Agent Nick Torres on NCIS, runs his own production company, and is a father of two. Born: January 30, 1980 · Age: 44 … Read more
Few skaters have ever made figure skating fans stop and stare the way Ilia Malinin does. He’s the young American who redefined what’s possible on ice, landing jumps no one had ever landed before. Age: 20 (born December 2, 2004) · Nationality: American · Known for: First skater to land a quadruple Axel in competition … Read more
Pick up any book and you’re doing more than passing time—you’re giving your brain a break that many of us desperately need. With stress levels climbing globally, reading is emerging as one of the simplest, cheapest ways to reset. NHS stress busters: 10 (NHS (UK health service)) · Harvard relaxation techniques: 6 (Harvard Health (medical … Read more
When a parent loses a child, the path forward is often private, but TikTok creator Emilie Kiser turned her grief into a platform after her 3‑year‑old son Trigg died in a drowning accident at the family’s home in Chandler, Arizona. With 5.2 million followers, she now advocates for water safety, though many questions remain. Age: 27 … Read more
There are moments on reality TV that stop you mid-scroll — raw, unscripted, and impossible to look away from. For Mia Fevola, that moment came when she quietly told her campmates on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! that her biological father had taken his own life when she was just one month old … Read more
Few emotions throw us off balance quite like anger. It’s a normal response to unfairness or frustration, but when it flares too often over small things, it can damage relationships and health. This guide pulls together practical, research-backed techniques from health authorities to help you keep anger in check. Adults who report experiencing anger issues: … Read more