Australia
Is Merivale the Death of Culture or a Symptom? I Went To Their New ‘Record Bar’ To Find Out.
Merivale’s latest culture costume comes in the form of JAM Record Bar – inspired by the listening bars of Tokyo, but “with a twist”.
The VICE Guide to the Best Dumplings in Melbourne
From Chinatown to Box Hill and beyond, here are the best dumplings in Melbourne. See our top picks for xiao Long Bao, pan-fried and more.
Muhammad Taha, the Bondi Junction Security Guard, 'Deserves Recognition'
Security guard Muhammad Taha has so far not been promised permanent residency, alongside French citizen and “bollard man”.
True Story: I Took My Landlord to Court for Mould and Won
But a year later, and the landlords having sold the Sydney house for $2 million, we're still waiting for our payout.
11 People Who Talked Their Way Out of Rent Increases On How They Did it
It's actually possible, legal and advisable to try to negotiate your landlord's unconscionable rent increase. We spoke with some tenants who were successful.
It Happened to Me: My House Had No Shower For Two Months and It Made My Life Better
After I found the courage to ask our elderly landlord to fix the shower, her middle-aged son came over and ripped it out instead.
Are Doctors Using AI to Hand Out Prescriptions?
Complaints about a lack of communication between GPs and patients are rising and one concern is online platforms using artificial intelligence.
Only Half of Australian Music Festivals Are Profitable
A new report from Creative Australia found 56% of music festivals in 2022-2023 made a profit, and young people are attending less.
MONA Loses Legal Battle, Ordered to Allow Men Into Ladies Lounge Exhibit
The museum argued the refusal of men was the point of the artwork.
Sydney’s First Drug-Checking Service Will Test Injectables
New South Wales’ first drug-checking service will open at Sydney’s supervised injecting room.
The Best DJs In Australia Are Shes and Theys
Femme and queer DJs are finally receiving the recognition they deserve and Australia is at the forefront of this seismic scene shift.