Articles – Celebrity obituaries & Australian stories

Lyons brought women’s issues into the House of...

When Enid Lyons made her maiden speech in Parliament in 1943, it was not lost on either her or her colleagues, the historic moment she was initiating.

A tribute to Australian tennis legends

For Australians, sporting excellence is a large part of the national identity, and tennis is no exception.

11 Unique commemorations of life

Let’s take a look at some of the most unique and unusual wakes and funerals throughout history.

A tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

Signature black sunglasses, tight black jeans, ponytails, black leather gloves and rings with chrome hearts.

'Heart of Australian music is ripped out'

Leading figures in Australia’s arts and entertainment industries are paying tribute to “Aussie icon” Michael Gudinski after his sudden death.

Gumnut baby creator seen as ‘New Woman’ in early 20th...

Bringing the beauty of the Australian bush alive, not only to children, but also to adults, was the special skill of May Gibbs.