Catherine Roy

You’ve probably seen the headlines about King Charles, the Coronation, or the latest royal drama — but the English Royal Family is a lot more than palace gossip. From the current monarch’s favorite breakfast to the debate over the monarchy’s future, here’s a grounded, fact-checked look at what’s actually happening behind the gilded gates. Current … Read more

It’s not every day a funeral draws more mourners than the entire population of a country. But when Ayatollah Khomeini died on June 3, 1989, the crowds that flooded Tehran were so vast that Guinness World Records recognized it as the largest funeral procession in history (Guinness World Records, the official record-keeping body). Born: 17 … Read more

You’ve probably seen the Purple Wiggle spinning around with The Wiggles, but the man behind the purple shirt has a story that goes far beyond children’s music. John Pearce went from winning Australia’s Got Talent with Justice Crew to becoming a household name for a whole new generation. Here’s how he made the leap, what … Read more

There’s something warm about a TV partnership that outlasts the show itself — for fans of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, the on-screen chemistry between Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers was never just acting, and the off-screen friendship between Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small proved it. The series first appeared on screens … Read more

Few films have shaped how the world sees a historical figure quite like Braveheart, but the story of William Wallace, the 13th-century Scottish knight who led a rebellion against England, is far more complicated — and far more fascinating — than Hollywood’s version. This article separates fact from fiction using contemporary records and modern scholarship. … Read more

There’s something about finding out an actress you’ve watched for years is navigating the same life-altering events as you. For fans of Michala Banas—best known for her role as Marissa Taylor on McLeod’s Daughters—the news that she married actor Toby Truslove and welcomed a baby during COVID-19 lockdown felt like a personal update from a … Read more

Few Australian electronic acts have crossed over from underground clubs to festival main stages quite like Peking Duk. The Canberra duo—Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles—have built a reputation for wild live shows and party anthems that stick around long after the beat drops. Monthly listeners on Spotify: 984.3K · Instagram followers: 225K · Facebook likes: … Read more

Skiers and snowboarders keep returning to Mount Hotham for its high-alpine advantages – 1,750 metres elevation, 320 hectares of terrain, and consistent snowfall – but the altitude also brings colder temperatures and a shorter season. Here’s what you need to know before planning your trip. Village Elevation: 1,750 m · Skiable Terrain: 320 ha · … Read more

Five movies. Five Best Picture nominations. That’s the improbable record John Cazale left behind when he died at 42. For most actors, a career that short would be forgotten, but Cazale’s work — and the love story with Meryl Streep that shadowed it — keeps people asking about him decades later. Born: August 12, 1935 … Read more