Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
There’s a reason hot pot has become a beloved winter ritual on two continents — but the name hides two very different meals. One is a simmering, choose-your-own-adventure soup cooked at the table with friends; the other is a patient, oven-baked casserole that fills the house with the scent of lamb and potatoes. Origin: China … Read more
Few British athletes have captured the public imagination quite like Andy Murray. The three-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 has spent nearly two decades at the top of tennis, but his most recent headlines have less to do with backhands and more with retirement, family life, and a curious Wimbledon mix‑up with Emma … Read more
There’s a reason Emma Roberts’ name keeps popping up in conversations about Hollywood legacies. She’s not just the niece of Julia Roberts or the daughter of Eric Roberts — she’s built a career on her own terms, from Nickelodeon stardom to Ryan Murphy’s horror anthology. Full name: Emma Rose Roberts · Born: February 10, 1991 … Read more
There’s something quietly impressive about an actress who can slip into a royal drama, a chess prodigy’s mother, and a sci-fi anthology without missing a beat. Chloe Pirrie, a Scottish actress born on 25 August 1987, has done exactly that over the past decade. Born: 25 August 1987 · Nationality: Scottish · Breakout Role: Shell … Read more
You probably know the face, the voice, and that unsettling grin from A Clockwork Orange — but the man behind Alex DeLarge has a story that goes well beyond the droogs and the milk bar. Malcolm McDowell didn’t start out as McDowell, and his decades-long career has taken him from art-house rebellion to sci-fi villainy, … Read more
Breaking into the top 200 of the ATP rankings demands more than raw talent—it requires a breakthrough moment that turns potential into results, and for Dane Sweeny, that breakthrough arrived in 2026 when he defeated Gaël Monfils at the Australian Open and climbed to a career-high singles ranking of No. 126. This article traces his … Read more
Scrolling through conversations about Tamannaah Bhatia, one question keeps reappearing with surprising frequency: is she married or not? It’s the kind of curiosity that follows a star who has been on screen for two decades but keeps her private life guarded. Here’s what the records actually show, from birth details to relationship timelines, and where … Read more
If you’ve watched the FX series Snowfall, you’ve seen Damson Idris transform into Franklin Saint with a magnetic intensity that’s hard to forget. But behind the screen, there’s a lot more to the British-Nigerian actor—questions about his age, his family, his net worth, and whether he’s related to another famous Idris. Here’s what the verified … Read more
It’s one thing to turn heartbreak into a punchline. It’s another to make a four-part Netflix special out of a full mental collapse, and that’s exactly what James Acaster did. The British comedian has built a career on offbeat, self-deprecating humor, but the events of 2017 shifted his work into a more personal, raw register. … Read more
Anyone who has seen Lilo & Stitch remembers the moment a tiny, blue alien crash‑lands into a lonely Hawaiian girl’s life and redefines the meaning of family. Two decades later, the 2002 animated hit still sparks conversation about identity, representation, and what it means to belong — especially as Disney prepares a live‑action remake in … Read more