Australia
From the Underground to the Opera House
Formed through a series of “pretty stupid house parties”, Sydney-based collective dstreet's first licensed venue party was held at the Opera House. So what goes into a good party?
Tanya Plibersek, and the Demonisation of Anal Sex
Last week, environment minister Tanya Plibersek linked rising sexual violence in Australia to kids accessing anal sex and choking pornography. But men's violence against women long predates porn.
'Doll Domination': Photos of the Best Outfits At Arca’s Sydney Opera House Show
Trickling up the thousands of steps to the Sydney Opera House, in the foyer, in the line for the bar and in the bathrooms were some of the most iconic outfits to ever grace Circular Quay.
New World Water
Australia has some of the best and cheapest tap water in the world. But we're obsessed with paying for the alternatives, whether it’s hydrogen water, Liquid Death water, microenergy water or flavoured zero-sugar water.
Our Wet Beauty Standard
The "dewy" look has already come and gone, evolving into a desire to look wet, oozing, and glistening. When did the beauty standard of the 2020s embrace amphibious sludge?
Australia's Massive Military Budget
The 2025 federal budget was announced this week. This is how much the Australian government spends on the military.
The VICE Guide to the Best Wine Bars in Melbourne
Serving everything from classic pours to new-wave varieties, here are the best wine bars in Melbourne’s CBD, inner north and beyond.
The VICE Guide to Music Festivals in Melbourne
Looking for the party? Here’s our round-up of upcoming music festivals in Melbourne and country Victoria, across summer, winter, NYE... et cetera.
The VICE Guide to the Best Clubs in Melbourne
Looking for new parties? These are the best clubs – and bars with dance floors – in Melbourne’s CBD, inner north and beyond.
It’s Never Looked Hotter to Work in the Mines
Fly-in, Fly-out work is having its moment on TikTok. But for Australians who actually commit to the work, its not all free dinners and big pay packs.
What It Takes To Be SLAMROSS1000
"People think that I'm just munching pingers and making music all the time, but I'm also fucking around here!"