Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
Brandi Carlile’s voice feels familiar even the first time you hear it because she spent years blending folk, rock, and country into something that crosses boundaries. But beyond the Grammy wins and sold-out tours, fans often wonder about the person behind the music — her health, her family, and her place in the culture. This … Read more
Few names still spark as much fascination — or infamy — as Pablo Escobar’s, the Colombian drug lord who built a $30 billion cocaine empire and brought a nation to its knees through violence and bribery. His death on a Medellín rooftop in 1993 ended his reign, but questions about his wealth, family, and the … Read more
Anyone who tuned into The Biggest Loser Australia in the late 2000s remembers the no-nonsense trainer who pushed contestants to their limits. This fact-checked dossier traces Michelle Bridges’ career, business moves, and the limits of what is publicly verifiable about her personal life. Born: 20 October 1970 · Occupation: Personal trainer, author, television personality · … Read more
Alicia Keys has built a career on her own terms — from her debut album at 19 to becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time. But beyond the 15 Grammy Awards and millions of records, she’s made equally deliberate choices about her personal life: going makeup-free, raising two sons with a focus on … Read more
Few novelists have blurred the line between autobiography and fiction quite like Bryce Courtenay, the South African-born Australian author who sold over 10 million copies worldwide yet told stories that invite as many questions as answers. This article examines the facts behind the myth, from his rejected manuscript to the truth of The Power of … Read more
Watching Klay Thompson step onto the court in a Dallas Mavericks jersey still feels surreal for longtime Warriors fans. His journey from Splash Brother to the other side of the league is a story of injuries, resilience, and a friendship that survived a trade. NBA Championships: 4 · All-Star Selections: 5 · Height: 6’5″ · … Read more
There’s a moment in Game of Thrones when Jaime Lannister, the Kingslayer who pushed a child from a tower, begins to earn a sliver of sympathy. That shift was almost entirely due to Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, the Danish actor who played the role across all eight seasons. His performance turned a reviled character into one of … Read more
Few models have balanced the spotlight and personal life as visibly as Candice Swanepoel. The South African supermodel rose to fame as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, walked nine fashion shows, and later stepped back to raise two children while launching her own sustainable swimwear label. Born: October 20, 1988 · Nationality: South African · Height: … Read more
Jacqueline Fernandez has spent nearly two decades in the spotlight—first as Miss Sri Lanka Universe, then as one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars. But lately, the headlines have shifted from her film hits to a tangled legal dispute with fellow actor Nora Fatehi, dragging her name into a money-laundering case that has captivated Indian media. … Read more
From a Fox News studio to the Pentagon’s top office, Pete Hegseth has made a leap that few military officers turned media personalities ever attempt. Sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense in January 2025, the Army National Guard veteran with combat deployments to Guantánamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan, this biography lays out his … Read more