Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Before she ever stepped onto a film set, Amy Madigan was singing in Chicago rock bands — a detour that would eventually make her one of Hollywood’s most quietly respected character actors. In 1985, her performance as Sunny in Twice in a Lifetime earned her an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe, but her … Read more
When a beloved face like Jenny Agutter steps onto the screen as Sister Julienne in Call the Midwife, it’s easy to feel like we know her. But behind the calm, reassuring presence is a woman whose real life has included the deeply personal tragedy of losing her husband, Johan Tham, to cancer in 2025. This … Read more
Few Australian athletes have sparked as much debate as Israel Folau. From his remarkable cross-code career to the controversy that ended his Rugby Australia contract, his story is a mix of talent, faith, and legal battles. This article separates verified facts from speculation, drawing on official sources to give you the clearest picture yet. Full … Read more
Few wardrobe staples offer the quiet versatility of a well-chosen women’s cardigan. The Irish market, from high-street chains to family-run wool mills, serves up options that range from a light summer jacket to a heavy winter knit. This guide compares long, short, and wool cardigans, pinpoints where to buy them in Ireland, and explains how … Read more
Few actors can claim to have anchored a prime-time drama for 19 seasons. Ellen Pompeo did exactly that, playing Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy from 2005 to 2023, and in the process becoming the highest-paid actress on network television. Her journey from Everett, Massachusetts, to Hollywood stardom is marked by smart negotiations, a steady … Read more
The story of Sherri Papini grabbed headlines in 2016 — a young mother vanished while jogging, then turned up on Thanksgiving with a tale of abduction. But the plot twist that followed turned a true-crime drama into a saga of lies, a federal prison sentence, and a custody battle that reshaped her family. In 2022, … Read more
If you’ve seen a young actor jump from a scrappy YouTube Red show to a major DC superhero film, you’ve probably watched Xolo Maridueña’s career unfold in real time. This profile answers the most common questions about his heritage, his relationships, his age during Cobra Kai, and what’s next on his slate. Full name: Xolo … Read more
You probably know Jane Lynch as the tracksuit-wearing, sharp-tongued Sue Sylvester on Glee — but the woman behind the whistle is far more layered: she’s navigated lifelong hearing loss, maintained sobriety since 1992, and become a vocal advocate for Down syndrome awareness and LGBTQ+ rights. Here’s what’s fact and what’s fiction about her life, health, … Read more
There’s a reason people keep returning to Starship Troopers nearly three decades later, and a lot of that pull comes down to one performance: Dina Meyer as Private Dizzy Flores. She turned a supporting role into a cultural touchstone, and then quietly built a career spanning horror’s biggest franchise, a beloved superhero series, and even … Read more
Few athletes have a tennis record as towering as Margaret Court’s — and few have sparked as much debate outside the lines; she holds the all-time record for Grand Slam singles titles with 24, a mark that still stands decades after her last match. But her career, spanning both the amateur and Open eras, is … Read more