Anastasia Safioleas is a digital and social media producer for ABC TV. She has previously worked as a digital producer for Radio National and as deputy editor for ABC Lifestyle.
An actor, comedian, author and physics enthusiast, Ben Miller is a man of many talents. So, how did the son of English teachers become so obsessed with quantum physics? And how does a comic end up writing a spy thriller?
From watching Barnaby Joyce leave the National Party for One Nation to his collapse in parliament as bushfires ravaged his electorate, Darren Chester has seen a lot in his 18 years in parliament.
Labor's Josh Burns and his Animal Justice Party MP partner Georgie Purcell find it "funny" when labelled political rivals. But are there "robust political discussions" at home? You bet.
Ask Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi what she was like as a child and you'll catch a revealing glimpse of her as an adult.
Allegra Spender discusses her fashion mogul mother Carla Zampatti, the "joy" of politics and why no Liberal Party leader has ever tried to lure her into the fold.
This workplace satire starring Sam Pang has Tasmania's first ever AFL team firmly in its sights.
From footy tips to Taylor Swift bets, teenagers are being lured into gambling. Almost 34 per cent of Australian teens gamble and everyone from teachers, experts, to the young people themselves are sounding the alarm.
Urzila Carlson's start in comedy was an accident, but now the stand-up regular is bringing sketch comedy to our TV screens.
The High Court makes decisions that affect us every day. So who is Stephen Gageler, the person overseeing it all? And how did he get here from a tiny town in regional NSW?
From love and freedom to native title and the right to vote, these are some of the High Court cases that have helped define our nation, and the ordinary people behind them.
Australia’s museums hold a treasure trove of odd facts, native animals and even burlesque history. So how much do you know about the things hidden in our nation’s vaults?
Museums display only a fraction of their collection so we went behind the scenes at the Melbourne Museum to find the untold stories kept from public view.
Topic: Libraries, Museums and Galleries
Looking for something diverting for the weekend? We've got you covered.
Political satire occasionally comes at a price, but Charlie Pickering still believes the right joke at the right time can have a huge impact.
What makes a house a home? Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud and design enthusiast Tim Ross say it's as simple as a building that "puts you in contact with other people".
Lila McGuire on the pressure and joy of playing former world number one and winner of seven grand slam singles titles, tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
Summer is here and so are those long leisurely days of nothing following Christmas. Here are five documentaries that will help you while away the time.
Forensics has provided the biggest breakthrough in criminal justice in the last century. It's also become the perfect subject matter for TV crime shows. But do you know forensic facts from fiction? Take our quiz to find out.
From a retired anaesthetist to a garden-loving grandmother, these three older Australians have "stepped up" and into the "exhausting and stressful" protest movement.
From phishing to investment cons, scammers are staying "one step ahead" in their efforts to separate us from our savings. Older Australians are often targeted, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself, and those you care about.
Backup dancers and backing singers spend years perfecting their craft. But who are these artists and how does it feel performing in the shadows of superstars?
Some memories fade away, while others stay with us for life. But why can we remember some things and not others? And can you "make" a memory? This is what the experts say.
Unemployed and seeking a better life, Oscar Speck pushed his kayak into the water of the Danube and began paddling downriver. He didn't stop until he reached Australia.
Wondering what your life after work will look like? Here are the practical steps you can take to get the retirement you want — and the things that might hold you back.
What is it about the tradwife movement and its strict traditional gender roles that has struck a chord with modern day mothers?