Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Anyone who’s ever tried to set down a coffee mug on a table that’s too high or too low knows: coffee tables matter more than most people think. The difference between a good one and a bad one isn’t just about looks — it shapes how the room flows and how comfortable it feels. Standard … Read more
The same man who built the world’s largest Jello pool and a squirrel-proof bird feeder once spent his days engineering a rover for Mars. Mark Rober’s transition from NASA engineer to YouTube sensation has made him one of the most popular science communicators online—but his private life remains a puzzle for fans. Subscribers: over 30 … Read more
Few Hollywood stories are as tangled as Vivien Leigh’s. We know her as Scarlett O’Hara and Blanche DuBois, but behind the Oscars and the headlines lies a reality of bipolar disorder, chronic tuberculosis, and a marriage to Laurence Olivier that was both legendary and destructive. This article separates the myth from the medical records and … Read more
Few things spark as much public curiosity as a celebrity’s changing appearance, and Bebe Rexha has faced a barrage of questions about her body, health, and gender identity—she’s answered many directly. Here’s a source-backed look at the most searched questions about her life and health. Born: August 30, 1989 · Nationality: American · Occupation: Singer, … Read more
Few cricketers have carried the weight of a nation’s expectations quite like Temba Bavuma. When he steps onto the pitch, he’s not just a batsman — he’s a symbol of change, a captain who shattered a century-old racial barrier. Here’s the full story of the man who became South Africa’s first black African captain, from … Read more
Charles Melton has a way of showing up when you least expect him — first as the charming jock Reggie Mantle on Riverdale, then in a dramatically different key as Joe Yoo in Todd Haynes’ May December. That 2023 performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination (Deadline) and made it clear Melton was playing a … Read more
A single audition on Britain’s Got Talent changed everything for a shy HR worker from Hull. Calum Scott’s cover of “Dancing on My Own” didn’t win the show, but it launched a career that would see him sell millions of albums and become one of the UK’s most streamed ballad singers. Born: 12 October 1988, … Read more
Ben Stokes has always been the cricketer who makes you feel something — awe, tension, disbelief, sometimes frustration; few players in England’s history have packed as much drama into a single career. With his retirement in June 2026, the curtain falls on a 15‑year international journey that included a World Cup final for the ages, … Read more
A 12-year-old boy died after a bull shark attack in Sydney Harbour on 18 January 2026, shocking the city and raising questions about the risks lurking in urban waters. This article pieces together what happened, what we know about the shark, and how the community responded. Age at time of attack: 12 years old · … Read more
There’s something about watching a Bollywood star navigate a very public personal crisis that makes you wonder how they keep going. Arjun Rampal, who rose from India’s modeling runways to win a National Film Award, has lived through a divorce, the loss of his mother, and a period he now calls his “darkest phase.” Full … Read more