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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.

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.

Roy Ayers, Jazz-Funk Virtuoso, Dead at 84

Roy Ayers, the "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" jazz-funk virtuoso who paved the way for neo-soul, has died at age 84.

J-Hope Wakes Up From ‘Sweet Dreams’ in Teaser for New Single

BTS member J-Hope released a 30-second teaser for his upcoming single "Sweet Dreams" featuring Miguel on Wednesday.

Babe Rainbow’s ‘Aquarium Cowgirl’ Is Just as Dreamy as It Sounds

Australian rock band Babe Rainbow have released their third single off their upcoming album ‘Slipper imp and shakaerator’.

Blusher Floor It with High-Energy New Single ‘Racer’

The Melbourne pop trio first teased the track back in January while opening for Sugababes on their Australian tour.

Russia’s Biggest Deathcore Band Are Taking Over Australia. Just Don’t Call Them Right Wing

Slaughter to Prevail deconstruct the ethos behind their art and otherwise polarising online presence while in Melbourne for Knotfest Australia.

‘The Recruit’ Canceled at Netflix After Two Seasons

Netflix‘s espionage dramedy “The Recruit” has been canceled after two seasons with the streamer, Variety has confirmed.

Music Industry Moves: Ryan Tedder Inks Publishing Deal With His Own Runner Music

Ryan Tedder signs a publishing deal with his own company, Runner Music, a publishing company co-founded by Tedder.

‘You Shall Not Pass’: ‘Lord of the Fries’ Trademark Dispute Has a Winner

US-based Middle-earth Enterprises LLC contested an application by the vegetarian fast food chain to trademark the words “Lord of the”.

Isla Fisher Is ‘Hunkered Down’ Waiting for Cyclone Alfred

The Australian actress is currently in Queensland bracing for Cyclone Alfred, the first weather event of its kind in more than 50 years.

Sydney Film Festival Reveals 2025 Dates

The Sydney Film Festival (SFF) has announced it will return this year for its 72nd edition in June in some of the city's most iconic venues.

Babe Rainbow Drop Dreamy New Single ‘Aquarium Cowgirl’

Australian rock band Babe Rainbow have released their third single off their upcoming album ‘Slipper imp and shakaerator’.

‘I Am Not Against My Country’: Slaughter to Prevail’s Alex Terrible Says He Didn’t Leave Russia for Political Reasons

There's a perception that Slaughter to Prevail frontman Aleksandr "Alex Terrible" Shikolai fled Russia to avoid the war with Ukraine.

Kneecap Are Playing a Free Show in Melbourne: ‘This Will be Mental’

The Irish rap trio is touring Australia and New Zealand for the first time.

‘Everyone is Super Locked in’: Slipknot Gear up for New Music

As nu-metal icons Slipknot are reportedly gearing up for new music, the band appears to be in a fresh state of mind.

Ice Cube Stuck in Gold Coast Hotel as Cyclone Alfred Approaches

"I haven’t been through a cyclone before.

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