The former tennis star has been cheered – and booed – in the highest arenas of the sport. But after a life of abuse and elite sport, she’s found a new calling

Thirty years after Priscilla, Queen of the Desert thrust him on to the international stage, the actor discusses tiring of Hollywood villains and his most challenging role yet

The lauded burns pioneer and plastic surgeon on a ‘paradigm shifting’ project, coping with tragedy and the patients she will never forget

The award-winning photojournalist spent a decade in Afghanistan. Back in Sydney’s affluent east, he wrestles with the aftermath of war

At 82, anger still inspires the elder statesman of Australian theatre. As he comes out of retirement, Williamson muses on inequality, escaping death and why we’re in the ‘bread and circus’ phase of culture

Eight years ago, the international bestselling author was diagnosed with a debilitating pain condition. Now able to walk again, she talks about women, medicine and pushing into the unknown

In a bohemian corner of Wellington, the former Manus Island detainee has found his way through writing and walking – despite, he insists, being properly lazy

The singer, actor and frontrunner for title of ‘Australia’s Sweetheart’ on clubbing, courage and how she’s managed to keep her private life private

The Newsreader actor and Play School stalwart on adoption, love and what it means to find home

The veteran Australian actor on evangelical Christianity, Australia’s penchant for dark stories – and home renovations

He may not shy from controversy but the writer and performer despairs at the nature of debate online

As she prepares for one of theatre’s great roles in Chekhov’s The Seagull, Thornton talks gender equality, death and the innocence of pet dogs

The Newsreader actor on talent, time and why life is too much fun to disappear up your own backside