Thomas Walsh

Few encounters on a tennis court carry the weight of a handshake refused. Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk has made that gesture a deliberate, personal statement—one rooted in the Russian invasion of her home country. This article traces Kostyuk’s stand, her career milestones, and the family life unfolding alongside the headlines. Current WTA Ranking: No. 15 … Read more

When Jennifer Hawkins was crowned Miss Universe in 2004, few could have guessed the path she’d carve out next. Today, she’s a mother of two, a wife of over a decade, and the co‑founder of a premium tequila brand that has landed a partnership with an NBA team. Born: 22 December 1983, Newcastle, Australia · … Read more

Most people know Camilla Franks for the swirling, kaleidoscopic kaftans that splash colour across everything from Bondi Beach to Saint-Tropez, but behind the label is a private person whose personal life stays largely out of the spotlight. This article untangles what is actually known about the designer, what remains unconfirmed, and where the public record … Read more

You’ve probably stumbled across a video on YouTube: a thick Greek-Australian accent, a man calling up a business with a ludicrous claim, and a lot of laughing. That’s Guido Hatzis — a character so convincingly real that plenty of viewers still ask if he’s an actual plumber. Character creator: Tony Moclair and Julian Schiller · … Read more

If you’ve ever tried to pull up a radar loop on the Bureau of Meteorology website and felt the new interface was a bit too much, you’re not alone. The old BOM radar at reg.bom.gov.au is still very much alive—and faster than ever. Old BOM radar site launched: 2005 · Number of radar stations covered: … Read more

Few names in British business history carry as sharp a contrast as Mohamed al Fayed’s: he built an empire from a Cairo childhood, owned Harrods for 25 years, and was the father of Dodi al Fayed, who died alongside Princess Diana. But in the months since his death at 90, a flood of abuse allegations … Read more

Anyone who has ever priced a serious home espresso setup has run into La Marzocco. The Italian name carries a reputation that borders on reverence among baristas, and the price tags — often starting above $4,000 — raise an obvious question: what exactly are you paying for? This guide walks through the brand’s models, costs, … Read more

Remember the thrill of chasing ghosts through a neon maze? Google turned that iconic feeling into a playable homepage moment on May 21, 2010, releasing an interactive Doodle for Pac-Man’s 30th anniversary — its first ever interactive Doodle. This guide walks through how to play it today, from full-screen tricks to two-player mode, plus the … Read more

Anyone who has checked Sydney’s weather knows the Bureau of Meteorology is the most reliable source. As of Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the BOM shows a current temperature of 17.0°C with a shower or two likely. Current temperature: 17.0°C · Feels like: 17.9°C · Maximum today: 23°C · Minimum overnight: 16°C · Rainfall expected: Shower … Read more