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Gaming

Is the Steam Deck OLED Still Worth Buying Three Years Later?

Valve may have taken a while to release its Steam Deck OLED on our shores, so we dig into if the handheld gaming PC holds onto its top spot.

Blues, BBQ, and Bold Flavours: How Stubb’s & Grill Mates Are Bringing the Heat and Smoke to Bluesfest 2025

Enjoy Bluesfest with authentic Texan BBQ, featuring Stubb’s sauces and Grill Mates seasonings for the ultimate music and food experience.

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.

STAYC Are Bringing Their ‘STAY TUNED’ World Tour to Australia and New Zealand

STAYC — an acronym for Star To A Young Culture — have quickly become one of the most exciting acts in K-pop’s fourth generation.

Larry Tamblyn, Keyboardist for ‘Dirty Water’ Garage Rock Pioneers the Standells, Dead at 82

Larry Tamblyn, founding member and keyboardist for the pioneering garage rock band the Standells and their hit "Dirty Water," has died at the age of 82.

‘It’s More Than Just Sound’: DJ Muro on Why Wax Matters

“For someone like me, who’s all about vinyl, the whole experience matters," DJ Muro told Rolling Stone AU/NZ while visiting Australia.

Best New Zealand Music of the Week: March 17th-23rd

Stay up to date with all the standout tracks released last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup.

CMC Rocks QLD Confirms 2026 Festival Dates

The country music festival has locked in dates for its 2026 edition, with the full lineup announced later this year.

‘Maybe I’m Biased’: ‘Severance’ Star Breaks Down Season Two Finale

The "Severance" season two finale has finally aired but there are still plenty of questions to be answered.

Box Office

Box Office: ‘Snow White’ Leads With Sleepy $43 Million, Robert De Niro’s Mob Drama ‘Alto Knights’ Misfires With Disastrous $3 Million Debut

Disney's 'Snow White' remake has collected $45 million to start, while Robert De Niro's mob drama 'Alto Knights' misfired with $3 million.

Global

Former ‘Impractical Jokers’ Star Joe Gatto Responds to Sexual Assault Allegation: ‘Working On Myself Is an Ongoing Process’

Former 'Impractical Jokers' star Joe Gatto has issued a response after a woman posed sexual assault allegations against the comedian over TikTok.

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Justin Baldoni Sues His Former Publicist Stephanie Jones, Alleging She ‘Maliciously’ Leaked Texts That Sparked Legal Battle With Blake Lively

'It Ends With Us' star Justin Baldoni sues former publicist Stephanie Jones, alleging she leaked texts that led to Blake Lively legal battle.

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Rosie O’Donnell Questions ‘Why’ Donald Trump Won Every Swing State Considering He Is ‘Best Friends’ With a ‘Man Who Owns and Runs the Internet’: ‘I Would Hope that Would be Investigated’

Rosie O'Donnell says she questions 'why' Trump won every swing state in his reelection campaign considering his biggest supporter.

The Warehouse: Spiderbait and The Presets to Reopen Iconic Townsville Venue

The Warehouse is finally making a comeback — and it’s doing it loud after almost four decades without a single gig.

STAYC to Bring ‘STAY TUNED’ Tour to Australia and New Zealand This July

STAYC are bringing their second world tour, 'STAY TUNED' to Australia and New Zealand — and fans better get their lightsticks and lungs ready.

For the Love of Vinyl: DJ Muro Waxes Lyrical For First Australian Dates In 12 Years

Muro digs the vinyl experience, from the artwork to placing the needle on the record.

The Wonder Years on Seeing WAAX Live: ‘One of the Most ‘Holy Shit’ Experiences’

In just a few days, Philadelphia pop-punk favourites The Wonder Years will embark upon their first Australian shows in over seven years.

Features

Old Mervs Break Down Their Self-Titled Debut Album

Old Mervs break down their long-awaited debut album ahead of a busy period of touring for the indie duo.

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