Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
If you’ve ever felt a sudden, sharp burning when you pee, you know the first sign of trouble. Bladder infections are one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor, yet many aren’t sure what’s really going on down there. Annual UTI cases in the US: over 8 million · Bladder infection prevalence among … Read more
Michelle Phillips rose to fame as a founding vocalist of The Mamas and the Papas, then reinvented herself as a television and film actress. This fact-checked profile traces her journey from 1960s folk-rock stardom through personal scandals and a resilient Hollywood career. Born: June 4, 1944, in Long Beach, California | Role in The Mamas … Read more
There’s something about watching Walter White that makes you wonder if the man behind the role is anything like Heisenberg, but in real life Bryan Cranston has carved out a career that spans comedy, drama, and even politics — what do we actually know about who he is when the cameras are off? This article … Read more
Few deaths in Hollywood still spark as much curiosity as Heath Ledger’s, who at age 28 left behind a young daughter, an unfinished Joker performance, and a will that raised more questions than it answered. This article separates the verified facts from the lingering speculation — from his final hours to his daughter’s inheritance and … Read more
Manifest made Melissa Roxburgh a familiar face; her private life remains stubbornly out of view. This profile separates what she has confirmed from the speculation that fills the gaps. Age: 32 (born December 10, 1992) · Nationality: Canadian · Known For: Role as Michaela Stone on Manifest · Number of IMDb Credits: Over 20 · … Read more
Decades of tabloid headlines have created a dense fog of claims around Victoria Beckham. A single Netflix documentary flipped the script on some of them, while others remain speculative estimates from lifestyle blogs. Born: 17 April 1974 Known for: Spice Girls and fashion design Profession: Fashion designer, singer, TV personality Married: David Beckham since 1999 … Read more
There’s something about watching a couple navigate the spotlight together that makes you root for them. For Shin Min-ah and Kim Woo-bin, that story has unfolded over a decade, through health scares, career highs, and — as of late 2025 — a wedding that finally quieted years of speculation. Born: April 5, 1984 · Age … Read more
Anyone who has picked up a controller and ventured into the decaying kingdom of Hallownest knows the feeling: the quiet dread, the precise timing, the satisfaction of finally defeating a boss that killed you twenty times. Hollow Knight, the 2017 Metroidvania from Australian indie studio Team Cherry, has become a touchstone for players who want … Read more
When a hedge fund manager walks into the Treasury Department, it usually makes headlines. Scott Bessent didn’t just walk in — he made history as the first openly gay U.S. Treasury Secretary, confirmed on January 27, 2025. Full Name: Scott Bessent · Office: 79th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury · Confirmed: January 27, 2025 · … Read more
Ask most Australians to name a face of their country’s film renaissance, and Jack Thompson’s weathered, honest features often come to mind. For decades, he’s been the quiet backbone of the Australian New Wave, yet the man behind those iconic roles rarely steps into the spotlight himself. Born: 31 August 1940 · Birthplace: Manly, New … Read more