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Gaming

‘Split Fiction’ Is One of the Best Cooperative Games Ever Made

Why 'Split Fiction' will have you searching for your next gaming buddy, plus hands-on with 'Kingdom Come Deliverance II' and more.

Looking Back on Laneway: Lessons from Summer’s Favourite Festival

Laneway Festival delivered a masterclass in curating culture — blending soundscapes, fashion, and creature comforts.

Features

How Aussies Claimed Brat Summer and Made It Their Own

2025 was the year of Aussie Brat Summer, and Aussies have taken the trend and spun it into something uniquely their own.

Gaming

Is ‘Avowed’ the First Big RPG For 2025?

We find out if 'Avowed' is the only RPG you need to play this year, then go hands on with 'Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift'.

Op-Ed/Comment

Laneway Festival 2025: A Sun-Drenched Sonic Odyssey Kept Fresh Thanks to Lipton Ice Tea

Laneway Festival 2025 delivered again—fuelled by music and ice-cold Lipton Ice Tea– proving the age of the festival is prime for rebirth.

Chappell Roan Says Upcoming LP Will Be Pop: ‘I’m Not Switching Genres’

Although Chappell Roan is about to debut her country single “The Giver,” the musician has assured fans she’s not leaving pop music behind.

Baker Boy Marks a Fresh Era With ‘PEACEKEEPER’

Baker Boy is back, and this time, he’s flipping the script.

Daniel Seavey Loves Australia: Good Vibes, Sweet Fruit & Friendly Airport Staff

US singer-songwriter Daniel Seavey is touring Australia this June, and he already has fond memories of the country.

Song You Need to Know: The Pretty Littles, ‘Australian Dream’

The Melbourne band returns with a reinvigorated sound on 'Force' - their first album in five years and seventh overall.

Culture

Oscar Piastri’s Basic Instinct

Rising Australian Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri is back on home soil and determined to make 2025 the year he finally becomes world champion.

Leonardo DiCaprio Puts Australian Government on Blast For Deforestation Plans

In a post to his 61 million Instagram followers, the actor warns that “critically endangered” species are threatened by bauxite mining.

Nine Entertainment Appoints Matthew Stanton as CEO

Nine has appointed Matthew Stanton as Chief Executive Officer after serving as acting CEO since late last year.

Global

‘Stranger Things’ Star Sadie Sink Joins Tom Holland in ‘Spider-Man 4’

Sadie Sink has been cast in 'Spider-Man 4 alongside Tom Holland.

Global

Amy Poehler Shared ‘SNL50’ Dressing Room With Meryl Streep and Says: ‘I’ve Never Rehearsed as Hard as She Did in This One Moment’

Amy Poehler shared an 'SNL50' dressing room with Meryl Streep.

‘Shrinking’ Season 3 Casts Jeff Daniels as Jason Segel’s Dad

Jeff Daniels has joined the cast of "Shrinking" at Apple TV+, Variety has learned.

Baker Boy Unleashes a New Era With ‘PEACEKEEPER’

Baker Boy is back, and this time, he’s bringing the fire.

Darude’s ‘STORM 25’ Is About to Hit Australia and New Zealand

The European pre-EDM juggernaut returns to these parts for a national tour, part of the ongoing 25th anniversary celebration of “Sandstorm.

Dom Dolla Joined By Kid Cudi at Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Shows

At his sold out show at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden, Australian producer Dom Dolla was joined on stage by Kid Cudi.

Pete Murray Announces Massive Acoustic Tour

Pete Murray is hitting the road for his biggest solo tour across Australia, and it's a big one with 55 dates in total.

Liam Gallagher Fires Back at Rumoured Oasis Reunion Tour Lineup Leak

Liam Gallagher isn’t happy about the Oasis reunion lineup leak and has hit back on X.

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