Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
There’s a reason Liverpool fans have been refreshing their feeds lately — Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield is more uncertain than ever. The Egyptian forward has cemented his legacy as one of the Premier League’s greats with 193 goals in 328 appearances, but with his contract winding down, the coming months could decide whether he … Read more
The name Marco Polo conjures images of silk-laden caravans, the court of Kublai Khan, and a journey that bridged two worlds. Yet for all his fame, the Venetian merchant’s life story is a tangle of documented fact, exaggerated legend, and unanswered questions. Born: c. 1254, Venice, Republic of Venice · Died: 8 January 1324, Venice … Read more
There’s a moment in Max McNown’s rise where the Instagram bio stops being just a bio and starts reading like a mission statement. “Isaiah 6:8” sits next to “Oregon-Bred, Nashville Based” — a deliberate pairing of faith and geography. Age: 23 (as of 2025) · Birthplace: Bend, Oregon · Genre: Country / Americana · Instagram … Read more
There are few figures in music whose personal life still sparks as much curiosity as Bob Dylan’s — especially when a new biopic brings his early years back into focus. Between his long-rumored relationships, a serious health scare in the 1990s, and his unexpected praise for Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal in A Complete Unknown, the man … Read more
Few jewelry lines spark as many questions about cost and value as the little silver charms that fill Pandora bracelets. Whether you’re hunting for a bargain on DoneDeal or eyeing a limited edition on Etsy, the price range can feel baffling — some charms trade for as little as €18 on second-hand sites, while rare … Read more
There’s something quietly satisfying about watching a player prove the doubters wrong, especially when the club that raised him decided he wasn’t quite good enough. Harry Wilson, the Welsh winger who spent 16 years in Liverpool’s academy before being sold for £12 million, has spent the last few seasons showing exactly what Anfield gave up … Read more
You’ve probably seen the headlines: Rohit Sharma is retiring, but the truth is more layered. With over 19,000 international runs and four World Cup titles, the 37-year-old opener’s future has become the sport’s most talked-about uncertainty — here’s a grounded look at the retirement speculation, his career numbers, personal life, and what a 2027 World … Read more
You’ve probably seen him on a screen — as the troubled soldier Jimmy Darmody in Boardwalk Empire, or maybe as the chilling Mason Verger in Hannibal. Michael Pitt left an impression, then seemed to vanish. This article pieces together what the record shows about his career, why he left HBO’s biggest drama, and what he’s … Read more
Few characters in television have sparked as much debate as Jon Snow — the brooding bastard who turned out to be the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. Across eight seasons of Game of Thrones, his journey from the frozen Wall to the dragon-pit of King’s Landing forced viewers to question loyalty, honor, and what … Read more
There’s a certain irony in watching a candidate go from being famously mocked on the campaign trail to standing at the helm of American diplomacy. That’s exactly the trajectory of Marco Rubio, the 72nd Secretary of State, whose path from Florida politics to the world stage has been anything but predictable. Born: May 28, 1971 … Read more