Culture
Australia's First Female-Owned Sex Doll Company
“We all have our fetishes. If someone thinks differently of someone for having a sex doll, then that’s their loss."
Broken Bones, Broncos and Bulls at Bright's Australia Day Rodeo
VICE captured all the controlled chaos of Bright's Australia Day Rodeo at the foot of the Victorian Alps.
The Etsy Sellers Getting Sued for Using a Smiley Face
When hundreds of people got hit by The Smiley Company for using its trademark, they decided to band together and fight back.
The 17 Wildest Stories We Published in 2023
Why are scuba divers trafficking coke? Who's the ‘Rat Daddy’ of NYC? What's a Shrek rave? Explore the weird side of the world with these stories.
Late Night Pit Stop: Acho's
Not many people in Auckland; not many places. Better make the most of it.
A Legacy of Raranga: The Māori Craft of Flax Weaving
There’s certain things that you need to be able to do before you can even think of making your own kete whiri.
Keeping the Art Form of Shoemaking Alive
Throughout the 20th century, Australia's shoemaking and cobbler scene was vibrant. What happened?
Snuff Puppets: Melbourne’s Punk Puppeteers
VICE visits the studio home to 30+ years of puppets and larger-than-life creations.
Overheard at Meredith Music Festival
“I’m standing here, with my arm in the air, having a deep conversation. It reminds me of when I lived in Berlin…”
When Your Favorite Idol Turns Out To Be a Rapist
A filmmaker shares the emotional rollercoaster of idolizing celebrities.
How Do You Make a Funny Show About Council Housing That Isn’t Poverty Porn?
"Are we setting them up to do this stuff, and just sitting back and laughing at them?"