Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
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
John Ritter’s sudden death at 54 from an aortic dissection remains a stark example of how quickly a silent killer can strike. His family has spent two decades fighting to ensure others don’t face the same fate from a condition that continues to be misdiagnosed even in emergency rooms. Age at death: 54 · Date … Read more
Not many reality TV contestants spark a conversation that spans romance, illness, and real estate all at once. But Bec Zacharia — known to most as ‘Bec from MAFS Australia’ — has become a figure whose personal disclosures keep generating headlines. MAFS Australia Season: 13 (2025-2026 cycle) · Instagram followers: 102,000+ · Reported home value … Read more
Few voice actors can say their biggest hit also became their biggest source of second thoughts. Josh Gad, the man behind Olaf’s gleeful non-sequiturs in Frozen, has built a career that spans Broadway Tony nominations, Disney live-action remakes, and a very public casting swap with John Stamos in 2025. Full name: Joshua Ilan Gad · … Read more
You’ve seen him anchor breaking news for two decades, but Anderson Cooper’s story goes far beyond the CNN desk. From inheriting a fortune he never wanted to navigating profound family loss, his public life reveals a man shaped by grief and resilience. This article pieces together the key facts about his relationships, health disclosures, and … Read more
There’s a moment in every long career where the path ahead feels less like a calling and more like a habit. For Luke Darcy – the former Western Bulldogs ruckman who spent 15 years in the Channel 7 commentary box – that moment came in 2023, when he quietly told his bosses he was stepping … Read more
If there’s one face Australians have trusted to guide them through the world’s most beautiful destinations for three decades, it’s Catriona Rowntree’s. But these days, the Getaway host is just as likely to be found on a farm in the Southern Highlands as on a tropical beach. She’s swapped frequent flyer points for family life … Read more
Few things stir the imagination quite like an ancient city carved into a mountain ridge. Whether you’ve dreamt of hiking the Inca Trail or just want to understand why Machu Picchu draws millions of visitors each year, this guide breaks down the logistics, the history, and the real-world quirks—like where to find a bathroom and … Read more
He was the man who made a Mustang cool and silence speak louder than words. Steve McQueen’s life, from a broken home to the top of Hollywood, has the structure of a film script—only the ending, a quiet death in Mexico at 50, still leaves questions. Born: March 24, 1930, Beech Grove, Indiana · Died: … Read more