Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Few actors have left a footprint as deep and varied as Robert Duvall, who died on February 15, 2026, at 95, prompting tributes from Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, and many others. From a Mafia consigliere in The Godfather to a country singer in Tender Mercies, he made every role indelible. Born: January 5, 1931 … Read more
Every rising tennis player has a quirk that sticks with fans, but Maya Joint’s signature look — a pair of wraparound sunglasses on court — has sparked more curiosity than most. Is it a medical need, a fashion choice, or just the Australian sun catching up with her? This article untangles the story behind the … Read more
Few figures in entertainment have built an empire as vast—and seen it fracture as publicly—as Vince McMahon, the man who turned wrestling into a global spectacle and now finds himself on the outside of the company he created, facing a federal investigation and a firestorm of allegations. Here’s a clear-eyed look at his current status, … Read more
Every conversation about Luke Grimes eventually hits the same question: “Wait — he’s the one who plays Kayce on Yellowstone, right?” Then another follows: “Did he actually serve in the military?” The short answer is no, but the longer answer reveals an actor who keeps reinventing himself — from the dusty television plains of Montana … Read more
Few Australian actresses have managed to bridge the gap between American soap operas and homegrown drama quite like Kerry Armstrong. Her career, spanning more than four decades, earned her two Australian Film Institute Awards in the same year—a feat only one other performer has matched. Whether you remember her from the cult classic SeaChange or … Read more
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok lately, you’ve likely come across the Kalogeras sisters — and Sunday Kalogeras, in particular, has become a name people can’t stop asking about. At 23, she’s built a following of over 15 million on TikTok, but details about her life remain surprisingly spotty. This article breaks down what’s actually … Read more
Few political careers pivot as sharply as Josh Frydenberg’s. After serving as Australia’s treasurer through the pandemic years, he lost his blue-ribbon seat of Kooyong in 2022 and walked straight into Goldman Sachs. This piece tracks what happened next — and where one of the Liberal Party’s most prominent figures is heading. Former Treasurer of … Read more
If you’ve ever typed “what did Trump call Marco Rubio” into a search bar, you’re not alone. That single question has become one of the most common ways people find the Florida politician who now serves as America’s top diplomat. Born: 1971, Miami, Florida · Current office: 72nd U.S. Secretary of State · Previous office: … Read more
Anyone who grew up watching Jack Tripper trip over a sofa or Paul Hennessy fumble through fatherhood knows the warmth John Ritter brought to the screen, so when he collapsed on the set of 8 Simple Rules in September 2003, the news hit like a punch to the gut — not just because a beloved … Read more
There’s a reason Larry Bird’s name still comes up in every conversation about the greatest basketball players of all time: from his small-town Indiana roots to the Boston Garden, he built a career that produced three NBA championships, three MVP awards, and a rivalry with Magic Johnson that defined a generation. Here’s what the official … Read more