Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
There’s something about Francisco Goya’s Saturn Devouring His Son that stops you cold. Even if you already know the myth, the painting’s raw, almost frantic violence feels less like an illustration and more like a confession — painted between 1819 and 1823, it remains the most disturbing work in Goya’s Black Paintings series. Year painted: … Read more
Anyone who grew up watching The Suite Life of Zack & Cody might recognize the face instantly — but there’s a good chance you’re mixing up which twin is which. Cole Sprouse, one half of Hollywood’s most famous twin duo, has built an impressive career from baby actor to Riverdale star, while public curiosity about … Read more
Rozz Switzer has built a 25-year career in Australian television without a Wikipedia page — her professional footprint lives on social media and talent management. For anyone curious about how TV presenters navigate the shift from on-air to behind-the-scenes, her story offers a rare case study. Age: 53 (born January 17, 1972) · Instagram Followers: … Read more
We all want to eat well, but “good food” can mean something different to everyone—a trusted brand, a nutritious meal, or a description of something delicious, and the BBC Good Food brand has been helping home cooks since 1989, offering over 5,000 recipes online. This guide covers the healthiest foods, how to describe great meals, … Read more
Few actors have so completely owned a role that their name became shorthand for the character — but Sean Connery didn’t just define James Bond; he outgrew him. Over a career spanning seven decades, he went from a milkman’s son in Edinburgh to an Oscar-winning star, a knight of the realm, and a man whose … Read more
Fashion has a habit of turning rules upside down, but few designers have done it as elegantly—or as provocatively—as Yves Saint Laurent. By the time he introduced Le Smoking, a women’s tuxedo, in 1966, he had already taken over Christian Dior at 21 and been fired by 1960. Founded eponymous label: 1962 · Creative director … Read more
When a musician’s biggest hit is about staying connected, it’s jarring to learn that the same artist ended up in a courtroom with her own mother. For Vanessa Amorosi, the Australian pop star behind the global anthem “Absolutely Everybody,” that legal fight became public in August 2024 when the Victorian Supreme Court ruled on a … Read more
When you think of a cardboard box billionaire, you probably picture someone who inherited a quiet paper mill and quietly grew it. Anthony Pratt turned that mill into a $12.7 billion global recycling empire, moved to the United States after Donald Trump’s election win, and became one of the most politically connected Australian business figures … Read more
Anyone who has tried squeezing a row of dining chairs into a small eating area already knows that bench seats can transform a room. Choosing between a storage bench, a backless garden seat, or an upholstered living-room piece involves real trade-offs in size, comfort, materials, and DIY options. Average seat bench height: 18 inches (46 … Read more
Few actors have defined Bollywood’s golden era quite like Madhuri Dixit. But behind the dazzling dance numbers and six Filmfare Awards lies a story of deliberate choices—marriage, motherhood, and a move to the United States—that reshaped her career. Full name: Madhuri Dixit Nene · Birth year: 1967 · Debut film: Abodh (1984) · Notable awards: … Read more