Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
It’s a name that stops you mid-scroll: Stevie Martin. The British comedian, not the American legend born in 1945, has built a career in UK sketch comedy since the 2010s, amassing over 45 million video views and starring in BBC Radio 4’s DMs Are Open. Occupation: Comedian, writer, actor, director, podcaster, voiceover artist · Known … Read more
Arthur Miller’s life reads like one of his own plays: conflict, moral dilemmas, and a relentless search for truth. From his childhood during the Great Depression to his marriage to Marilyn Monroe and his refusal to name names before Congress, Miller’s story is a study in the intersection of personal morality and public conviction, culminating … Read more
Planning a trip to Australia as an Irish citizen can feel like a minefield of visa jargon, but for short stays you don’t need a traditional visa at all—just an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) that costs a modest AUD $20. This guide lays out every option, from the ETA to the Working Holiday visa, with … Read more
Mason Greenwood’s career has taken many turns — at 24, he’s already played for Manchester United, Getafe, and Marseille, scoring 35 goals in 129 appearances. This article pieces together his career statistics, salary estimates, and latest news, backed by the most recent data available. Age: 24 (born 1 October 2001) · Current Club: Marseille · … Read more
Few self-help figures have stirred as much curiosity as Dr Joe Dispenza. Part scientist, part spiritual teacher, he has built a following by claiming that changing your thoughts can literally rewire your biology. This guide unpacks his core theory, his beliefs about God, the cost of his retreats, and what his credentials actually say. Books … Read more
Few footballers have captured the imagination quite like Neymar Jr — the Brazilian forward whose blend of flair and resilience has defined a generation. Born on February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil (Britannica), he rose from a teenage prodigy at Santos to become one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet. This … Read more
A college tennis standout who vaulted into the WTA top 10 within two years of turning pro, Emma Navarro capped her 2024 season by reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 8 and earning the WTA’s Most Improved Player of the Year award. Here is a ground-level look at how she got there and what … Read more
If you grew up watching The Graduate or Kramer vs. Kramer, Dustin Hoffman might feel like a familiar face — but the man behind the roles has a story that goes far beyond the silver screen, from his breakthrough in the late 60s to a throat cancer battle and a career that earned him two … Read more
For decades, the 42,000-year-old remains of Mungo Man sat in a university storage room in Canberra, a world away from the windswept lakebed where he was buried with ochre. Today, his story is less about ancient bones and more about a modern reckoning — the return of a founding ancestor to his people, and this … Read more
When a man gets shot in the chest and still delivers a 90‑minute speech, you know you’re dealing with someone extraordinary. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was exactly that kind of figure. From his transformation from a sickly child to a robust outdoorsman, to an assertive presidency that reshaped America’s role … Read more