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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.

One of Scotland’s Best Folk Bands Are Finally in New Zealand

New Zealand loves folk music, so it's little wonder that Talisk are one of the most highly anticipated acts at Auckland Arts Festival.

Mumford & Sons Begin New Era with Show of Their Lives at Sydney Opera House

Mumford & Sons graced the stage for an exclusive performance in support of their forthcoming album, 'Rushmere', their first in seven years.

Vintage Stores and Sunrise Swims: Jimmy Harwood’s Gold Coast Must-Dos

Discover the Gold Coast through the eyes of Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Jimmy Harwood.

James Vincent McMorrow Announces Australian Tour

James Vincent McMorrow will tour Australia for a series of intimate and acoustic 'Early in the Morning' 15th anniversary shows.

Mumford & Sons to Return to Australia in 2026

UK heavyweights Mumford & Sons have revealed plans to return to Australia in 2026 in support of their forthcoming album.

Village Roadshow’s Australian Business ‘Not Impacted’ by US Bankruptcy

Village Roadshow Group, which includes distributors, theme parks and studios, "is not impacted by VREG’s financial issues,” a message reads.

Conan O’Brien to Return as Oscars Host for 98th Ceremony Set for March

Conan O'Brien will return as Oscars host for 2026, with the ceremony set for March 15.

Drake’s Label Files to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us,’ Says Rapper ‘Lost a Rap Battle He Provoked’

Universal Music Group has filed a motion to dismiss Drake's lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us,' claiming he lost the beef.

‘Joker’ and ‘The Matrix’ Producer Village Roadshow Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Village Roadshow, producer and financier of The Matrix, Joker and Lego movie franchises, filed for bankruptcy protection amid a legal battle with WB.

Judge Blocks Release of Gene Hackman and Wife’s Autopsy Reports and Images of Bodies

A judge has temporarily blocked the release of images and autopsies of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, who died last month in Santa Fe.

Features

Turn It Up: RTRFM’s Amrap Music Picks

RTRFM's Matthew Perrett contributes a list of the must-hear Australian music spinning on community radio right now.

Mumford & Sons Hint at 2026 Australian Tour

UK outfit Mumford & Sons have hinted that they'll be making their way back to Australia in the very near future.

Dua Lipa Belts AC/DC Classic at First Australian Show

Dua Lipa proved she knows how to win an Australian crowd in Melbourne overnight, with the whole crowd enthusiastically singing the rock hit.

James Vincent McMorrow Returns to Australia

15 years following the release of 'Early in the Morning', James Vincent McMorrow will perform the album in full for Australian audiences.

Vika & Linda Lead Stacked Blues on Broadbeach Announcement

Vika & Linda will be joined by Eric Gales, Salmonella Dub System and more at the massive four-day Blues on Broadbeach 2025 in May.

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