Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
There’s a reason the name Anne Bancroft still stops people mid-conversation. For every generation, she represents something different: the fierce teacher in The Miracle Worker, the unforgettable Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate, or simply the woman who made Mel Brooks laugh every day for four decades. Born: September 17, 1931 · Died: June 6, 2005 … Read more
When you hear the name Billy Bob Thornton, a few images come to mind: the Oscar-winning writer of Sling Blade, the gruff Santa in Bad Santa, and the man who once wore a vial of Angelina Jolie’s blood around his neck. But behind the headlines lies a story of resilience shaped by tragedy, addiction, and … Read more
Anya Taylor-Joy’s wide-set eyes and chameleon-like hair have driven endless online searches, but verified facts about her appearance and identity are harder to find than speculation. This guide separates confirmed details from rumor, drawing on authoritative sources to clarify her ethnic background, natural hair color, and the truth about her teeth. Age: 28 (born April … Read more
If you follow the NRL, you’ve likely seen Kotoni Staggs bulldozing through defenders for the Brisbane Broncos, but beyond the try-scoring highlights, there’s a player whose career, contract, and personal story are drawing serious attention. This fact-checked dossier covers his salary, height, relationship status, ethnicity, and everything else worth knowing about one of rugby league’s … Read more
That actress who can make you uncomfortable just by the way she holds a teacup? That’s Judy Davis. For over four decades, she has built a career on playing the kind of tense, brittle women who seem perpetually on the verge of a breakdown — and she’s won just about every major acting award doing … Read more
Few actors have managed to leap from cult British sitcom fame to the center of Hollywood’s biggest franchises quite like Simon Pegg, born on 14 February 1970 in Gloucester, England (Britannica), who started his career in television before conquering the big screen. But behind the laughter, there’s a story of recovery, a close friendship with … Read more
Few artists move between cultures as naturally as Jackson Wang. Born on March 28, 1994, in Hong Kong, he started as a sabre fencer before becoming a global pop star with GOT7 and a successful solo act. Here’s everything you need to know about his journey from the fencing piste to the world stage. Full … Read more
Emmanuel Macron became the youngest president in French history at age 39, but his personal story and constitutional role are often misunderstood. This fact-checked guide breaks down the presidency’s powers, term limits, and the biography behind the headlines. Current President of France: Emmanuel Macron · Year Elected: 2017 · Age at Election: 39 · Marriage … Read more
Few characters on network television have defied their own tragic checklist the way Dr. Spencer Reid has. Over 15 seasons, the genius FBI profiler survived kidnapping, prison, and a brain disease, yet he never got a proper goodbye on Criminal Minds. With his confirmed return in season 18 of Criminal Minds: Evolution, we trace the … Read more
Few actors pull off playing a vampire with a soul one decade and a sharp-suited FBI agent the next, but David Boreanaz did both — and then kept going for nearly 30 years from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to SEAL Team. Here’s what he’s doing now, and what still surprises people about him. Born: August … Read more