Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Most Formula 1 fans can name the drivers who’ve dominated headlines for years, but every now and then a teenager arrives with a story that feels different. Andrea Kimi Antonelli was born in Bologna in 2006, the son of sportscar racer Marco Antonelli, and by age 12, Mercedes had already signed him to its junior … Read more
Few public figures have reinvented themselves as dramatically as Jeremy Clarkson, once known for his motoring antics on Top Gear and now splitting his time between writing columns, starring in Amazon’s Clarkson’s Farm, and navigating a very public battle with his own health. This guide unpacks the latest on his cancer diagnosis, his relationship with … Read more
Penny Marshall could make you laugh on TV as Laverne DeFazio and then surprise you by directing some of the biggest films of the 1980s and 1990s. She broke box-office records for female directors, but behind the camera she was also quietly battling serious health issues that would eventually cut her life short. Born: October … Read more
It’s been six years since Aidan Turner hung up Ross Poldark’s scythe, but the Irish actor has been quietly stacking up stage credits, period dramas, and a family life away from the flashbulbs. This article takes a look at where he is now, how his career has evolved since the Cornwall fields, and what fans … Read more
Few teen movie characters have embedded themselves in pop culture quite like Regina George. From her perfectly timed insults to her pink-clad rule over North Shore High, she’s become the gold standard of the queen bee archetype. First appearance: 2004 film Mean Girls · Portrayed by: Rachel McAdams · Known as: Main antagonist, leader of … Read more
Puka Nacua burst onto the NFL scene like a comet, setting rookie records that made even seasoned scouts blink. But the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver is now making headlines for reasons far beyond his on-field heroics. Age: 25 · Height: 6’2″ · College: BYU · Draft: 5th round (177th overall) · 2025 Receiving Yards: … Read more
Some actors appear in so many things you’ve watched that you start wondering, “Wait, who is that?” Marin Ireland is exactly that kind of performer — a face you recognize from Homeland, The Umbrella Academy, or Hell or High Water, yet whose career spans far more than a single spotlight role. With a Tony-nominated stage … Read more
Few athletes carry the weight of a nation’s expectations while also redefining what it means to be a global icon. Naomi Osaka is that rare figure—a four-time Grand Slam champion who has navigated biracial identity, mental health advocacy, and motherhood in the public eye. Age: 28 (born October 16, 1997) · Height: 5 ft 11 … Read more
Most people remember the 2005 animated film Chicken Little for its box office recovery story — the one that supposedly “nearly bankrupted Disney.” But the real story is more complicated and far more interesting. Budget: $60 million · Worldwide gross: $314.4 million · Running time: 81 minutes · MPAA rating: G Quick snapshot 1Story Summary … Read more
Few film characters have lodged themselves in the cultural imagination quite like Indiana Jones. Since Raiders of the Lost Ark debuted in 1981 (Wikiwand summary), the fedora-wearing archaeologist has starred in five theatrical films, grossed roughly $2.4 billion worldwide, and sparked endless debates about movie order, casting choices, and whether the franchise should have ended … Read more