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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.

Gaming

‘Donkey Kong Country Returns HD’ Swings in Just Before Switch 2

We give 'Donkey Kong Country Returns HD' a swing, plus go hands on with Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS50TW2 Earbuds and more.

Travel

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Music

Win Your Way to the Rolling Stone Australia Awards by Voting for the Readers’ Choice Award

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards 2025 are back, celebrating the best in Aussie music.

Music

Spacey Jane Announce Biggest Ever Australian Tour

Ahead of the release of their third studio album this May, Spacey Jane have announced their biggest ever tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Movie Features

Was Gene Hackman a Great American Actor — or the Greatest American Actor?

Whether it was antiheroes of the 1970s, 1980s corporate slimebags or timeless Midwestern everymen, nobody did it better than Hackman.

Culture

Accused Rapist, Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate Allowed to Leave Romania for U.S.

Andrew and Tristan Tate are returning to the Untied States after several years in Romania, where they were charged with rape and trafficking.

Music

Lisa Explores Her Many Sides on ‘Alter Ego’

'Alter Ego,' as its name might suggest, is “populated” by five Lisa variants, each one tasked with embodying the album’s varied moods and styles.

Gene Hackman and Wife’s Deaths Called ‘Suspicious’ in Search Warrant: ‘No Obvious Signs of a Gas Leak’ and ‘Thorough Investigation’ Required

Gene Hackman and his wife's deaths have been called suspicious, a search warrant says.

‘Euphoria’ Officially Adds Sharon Stone to Season 3 Cast: ‘I Am Honored to Be Euphoric’

Sharon Stone has said she is 'honored to be Euphoric' upon being cast in Season 2 of Sam Levinson's HBO drama 'Euphoria'.

Zendaya Joins ‘Shrek 5’ Voice Cast as Shrek’s Daughter

Zendaya has joined the 'Shrek 5' voice cast as the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz).

Oscar Nuñez Reprising ‘The Office’ Role in Peacock’s Follow-Up Series

Oscar Nuñez has joined 'The Office' spinoff series, reprising his role of Oscar Martinez.

BBC Admits ‘Serious Flaws’ in Gaza Documentary Production, Initiates Review: ‘The Mistakes Here Are Significant and Damaging’

BBC apologizes for 'unacceptable' errors in Gaza documentary after failing to disclose narrator's Hamas family ties, launches full investigation.

Spacey Jane Drop New Single and Confirm Headline Tour Dates

Spacey Jane have announced their biggest ever tour of Australia and New Zealand and released a brand new single.

CLAMM Announce New Album ‘Serious Acts’

Melbourne punks CLAMM have dropped their upcoming album's first single to give everyone a taste of their "sonic evolution".

Confidence Man and Eliza Rose Release ‘I HEART YOU’

Confidence Man are back with their first new music of the year, teaming up with a UK singer for a "floor-filling bubblegum dance-pop anthem".

‘Unheralded, Unnoticed’: NSW Premier Slammed Over AC/DC Milestone

The New South Wales Premier has been accused of ignoring the 50th anniversary of rock legends and Australian icons AC/DC.

Hatebreed Bassist Chris Beattie Confirms Exit Ahead of Knotfest Australia

Founding member Chris Beattie has announced his departure, but Hatebreed will still play Knotfest Australia this weekend.

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