Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Chrissy Amphlett’s voice could stop a room. As the frontwoman of Divinyls, she delivered one of the most iconic—and misunderstood—hits of the 1990s, “I Touch Myself,” with a defiant swagger that made it an anthem for generations, but behind the fearless persona was a woman fighting a double medical battle. Born: 25 October 1959 · … Read more
When Billy Connolly announced his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2013, the world wanted to know how the Big Yin would handle it. More than a decade later, he’s still painting, still appearing on TV, and still cracking jokes—though his balance and mobility have taken a toll, and here’s what we know about his health, his family, … Read more
Reality TV love stories often have a way of surprising us, but the ending of Stella Mickunaite and Filip Gregov’s journey on Married At First Sight Australia 2026 still caught many off guard. Within months of getting engaged on the show, the couple split in July 2026 — with Filip reportedly ending things over a … Read more
There’s a certain electricity that fills the MCG when Kysaiah Pickett, known to fans as ‘Kozzy’, gets his hands on the ball. Few small forwards can turn a game on its head in a single play the way he does. Full Name: Kysaiah Pickett · Date of Birth: 2 June 2001 · Height: 171 cm … Read more
She’s one of the most talked-about characters in One Piece, yet most people know only two things about her: she’s impossibly beautiful and she’s head over heels for Luffy. But Boa Hancock is far more than a love-struck pirate queen—her past as a slave, her role as a former Warlord, and her devastating Devil Fruit … Read more
If you picture a deerstalker hat, a calabash pipe, and a foggy London street, you’re not alone—but you’re also not quite right. The Sherlock Holmes who lives in popular imagination is a mix of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original creation and decades of stage, film, and TV reinterpretations. Today, Holmes is the most portrayed fictional human … Read more
Terrence Howard’s career is a Hollywood paradox: an Oscar-nominated actor who walked away from the biggest movie franchise in history, then spent years arguing that basic math is wrong. This article separates confirmed facts from the rumors, tracing his earnings, his Marvel exit, and the ideas that keep him in headlines. Born: March 11, 1969 … Read more
Ask anyone who follows country music closely, and they’ll tell you: Ella Langley is one of the fastest-rising stars in the genre, winning multiple ACM Awards in 2025 after coming from a small town in Alabama. But for all her professional success, details about her personal life remain scarce; this article pulls together verified facts, … Read more
Few childhood stars spark as much curiosity and controversy as Piper Rockelle. She went from making family-friendly videos with millions of young fans to launching an OnlyFans account the moment she turned 18, and the internet has been buzzing ever since. This article breaks down her age, medical condition, career pivot, family background, and what … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what happened to the man who played the Eleventh Doctor, you’re not alone. Matt Smith’s life after the TARDIS — from his Emmy-nominated turn as Prince Philip in The Crown to his recent return to the London stage — has kept fans curious. Age: 42 (born 28 October 1982) · Height: … Read more