Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
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
There’s a name that keeps popping up alongside Brad Pitt at red carpets and quiet dinners, yet most people still draw a blank. Ines de Ramon is the Swiss jewelry professional who has been dating the Oscar winner since 2022, but her own story — a career in luxury goods, a prior marriage to a … Read more
There’s a certain weight that comes with inheriting a role first made famous by Helen Mirren. Stefanie Martini felt it when she stepped into the character of Jane Tennison for ITV’s Prime Suspect 1973—and she turned that pressure into a career-defining performance. Born: 6 October 1990 · Nationality: English · Education: Royal Academy of Dramatic … Read more
After more than two decades shaping global philanthropy alongside Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates is now writing her own chapter—one marked by a record-breaking settlement, a new independent foundation, and a sharpened focus on women’s health. The $8 billion transfer tied to her 2021 divorce landed in her foundation in 2024, and by mid-2026 she … Read more
Kai Schreiber walked a Valentino runway at 16 months after her mother introduced her as “my daughter” on a red carpet. This profile traces her path from a voice role in a Disney blockbuster to fashion week runways, and examines what her family has confirmed about her identity along the way. Birth name: Samuel Kai … Read more
A single blunt quote can rewrite an entire career. Katherine Heigl knows that moment well: in 2008, she withdrew her name from Emmy consideration with a comment about the quality of her own material, and the industry reacted in ways that still echo today. Known for: Dr. Izzie Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy (2005–2010) · Emmy … Read more
Few political figures spark as much raw energy in Pakistan as Imran Khan—a former cricket superstar turned prime minister who now sits in prison, his legal battles as headline-grabbing as his career once was. The 73-year-old leader has been behind bars since August 2023, yet his party still claims he is the country’s most popular … Read more