Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
You’ve probably watched an episode of Shark Tank and wondered: who actually made the most money? Which product became a household name? And what about that 11-year-old who walked away from $30 million? This guide separates the facts from the drama, drawing on financial data and verified outcomes to show what really happened after the … Read more
When the San Antonio Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox early this year, the move signaled a real shift in the Western Conference balance. But now, with Fox sidelined by an ankle injury for Game 2 of the West Finals, San Antonio’s championship hopes hang on a different kind of test. Age: 28 (born December 20, … Read more
If you’ve ever cracked open a Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, you know Greg Heffley isn’t your typical hero. He’s lazy, scheming, and often the source of his own troubles — yet millions of readers around the world can’t get enough of him. First book published: 2007 · Age at series start: 12 years … Read more
Few authors have built a world as sprawling as George R.R. Martin’s Westeros, and fewer still have left readers waiting over a decade for the next chapter. With five novels published since 1996 and two more promised, here’s what we know about the author’s current work and the unfinished series. Number of novels in A … Read more
An actress who has spent two decades solving fictional murders on British television while keeping her real life remarkably private offers a rare study in compartmentalization. Emilia Fox, best known as Dr. Nikki Alexander on BBC’s Silent Witness, has built a career spanning period dramas, Oscar-winning films, and long-running crime series, while her personal life … Read more
For seven seasons, Emily Bett Rickards played Felicity Smoak on The CW’s Arrow, turning a one-episode guest role into one of the most beloved characters in the Arrowverse. But in March 2019, she made the decision to step away from the role that made her famous, leaving fans with more questions than answers about her … Read more
When a politician steps up to deliver the national budget, most of us see a suit and a script, but behind the numbers is a person with a faith, a family, and a faction. Jim Chalmers, Australia’s Treasurer since May 2022, is a Catholic, a husband, father of three, and a member of Labor’s Right … Read more
Lily Tomlin has built a life on her own terms, refusing convention for over five decades. This piece traces the facts behind her biography, her partnership with Jane Wagner, and the questions people most often ask about her life. Born: September 1, 1939, Detroit, Michigan, USA · Occupation: Actress, comedian, writer, singer, producer · Years … Read more
You’ve heard the haunting slide guitar and whispered vocals of “Fade into You” — a song that still fills playlists and soundtracks decades later. But the woman behind it, Hope Sandoval, has remained one of rock’s most intriguing figures, deliberately keeping her life out of the spotlight. Born: June 24, 1966 · Birthplace: East Los … Read more
Few tennis players manage to balance the joy of fatherhood with the frustration of career-threatening injuries, but Lorenzo Musetti has faced both in rapid succession. The Italian star reached a career-high ranking of No. 5 in January 2026, only to be forced out of the Australian Open quarterfinal with a leg injury. This article traces his family … Read more