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You probably remember Steve Howey as Van Montgomery from the hit sitcom Reba — the sweet, goofy jock with a full face and a boyish grin. Fast forward to 2025, and the 47-year-old actor is turning heads again, but this time it’s not just his role as Captain Nick Wagner on ABC’s High Potential that … Read more

For decades, David Lee Roth has been a name that sparks immediate recognition among rock fans. This article separates the verified details from the rumors, drawing on credible sources, so you can separate the Diamond Dave myth from the man behind the microphone. Full name: David Lee Roth · Date of birth: October 10, 1954 … Read more

Most people only ever see Mary Reibey’s calm, no-nonsense portrait on the Australian $20 note. Few know the teenager staring back from that banknote was once a convicted horse thief who arrived in Sydney in chains. This is the story of how a 13-year-old criminal became one of the most successful businesswomen in colonial Australia. … Read more

You’ve probably seen the phrase “gold necklace gold” and wondered if it’s just a seller’s way of saying “this is really, really gold” — it is, but there’s more to it than that. In Ireland, buying a gold necklace means understanding karats, hallmarks, and how to sort the pure from the practical, from 24K to … Read more

Melanie Perkins turned her frustration with complex design tools into a billion-dollar business, co-founding Canva at age 26. This profile traces the key decisions, the personal story, and the financial facts behind the woman who changed how the world designs. Born: 1987 (Australia) · Co-founded Canva: 2013 · Company valuation: ~$42 billion (2025) · Annual … Read more

Few Australian actors have made the leap from Baywatch to a Logie-winning lead in Stingers — Peter Phelps is one of them. He played Trevor Cole on the lifeguard series and later anchored the crime drama Stingers for six seasons, and he’s still active in Australian theatre and television. Born: 20 September 1960 · Age: … Read more

If you’ve scrolled through animal videos online in the past year, you’ve likely seen a tiny Japanese macaque clutching a stuffed orangutan. That’s Punch, a baby monkey born at Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, whose story of maternal rejection and social rehabilitation has captivated millions. This article traces what’s factually known about Punch’s journey—from his … Read more

Few founders have left a mark as deep as Enzo Ferrari, yet the details of his personal fortune and the fight for control of his company after his death remain surprisingly murky. When he died in 1988, his son Piero inherited just 10% of Ferrari, while Fiat held the majority. Here’s what we know about … Read more

Jack Thompson has been a fixture of Australian cinema for decades, but in recent years the actor behind Breaker Morant and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith has become almost as famous for what he won’t say as for what he’s done on screen. This article pieces together the verifiable facts of his life—from his birth … Read more

Few AFL careers end with a lap of honour and a mural in the suburb you grew up in, but that is exactly how Michael Walters is bowing out. After 17 seasons and 239 games for Fremantle, the Dockers legend retired in July 2025. Full name: Michael Walters · Born: 7 January 1991 · AFL … Read more