Julie Fenwick
Julie is a connoisseur of the written word at VICE Australia. A liker and writer of culture, music, news and strange subcultures.
An Interview With the Guy Who Brought Nirvana to Australia
From signing Tame Impala and the Avalanches, to touring with Sonic Youth and Beastie Boys. Stephen Pavlovic has had a big career in music.
Cocaine-Related Deaths Are on the Rise in Australia
"The amount of cocaine produced in the last year or two is the most that's ever been produced. When you get more of any drug, you will get more harm."
Surprise Surprise: The Amount of Victorians Who Vape has Doubled
Seven out of ten users also bought their vapes from tobacconists, vape stores and milk bars despite being classified as a schedule 7 poison in 2021.
PANIA Used To Think She Couldn’t Sing. Now She’s R&B’s It-Girl.
PANIA’s music has been immortalised on the “Heartbreak High” soundtrack. A long way from the distracted high schooler who didn’t know she could sing.
Going Pro and Going Viral: How Aimee Massie Cracked Australia's 'Wild' Skate Scene
“I would say Australia’s skate culture is a bit more wild. A lot of skaters like to drink and skate and they send it a bit harder."
We Asked an Expert Why Vaping Makes You Want To Poo
“If you were to stop vaping, or consuming nicotine, you would probably become constipated. Probably, for a couple of days.”
Climate Activists Have Glued Their Hands to a Picasso in Australia
“Mass migrations can drive conflict, and drive starvation. And linking that to the painting of Picasso's, we're hoping to draw those links.”
Extremism Experts Say Things Could Be About to Get a Whole Lot Worse
"I think that it could become worse. I think we’re going in a direction that autocratic regimes may arise, and extremists are going to cultivate it."
An Overwhelming Majority of Dating App Users Experience Sexual Harassment
From unsolicited dick pics to online stalking, almost three-quarters of Australians have been subjected to some form of sexual harassment online.
Don’t: Watch ‘Blonde’, the Tragic Retelling of Marilyn Monroe
“I read a review that said that the director must hate her.”