Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Anyone who’s tried relying on a single translation app for French knows the feeling: the app hands you words, but it doesn’t hand you the moment. A literal translation of “je t’aime” is “I love you,” but when do you use it, and what about the other ways to say it? This article compares the … Read more
Few voices in American music have the power to stop you mid-sentence the way Aretha Franklin’s did. Born in Memphis in 1942, she would go on to win 18 Grammy Awards and become the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Born: March 25, 1942 (GRAMMY.com) · Grammy Awards: 18 (GRAMMY.com) … Read more
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