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‘Not an Overnight Reset’: Kings Cross Venues Eye Recovery After Lockout Laws Scrapped
As venues prepare to open their doors without restriction, Sydney’s nightlife is entering a phase it hasn’t experienced in more than a decade. With the city’s lockout laws now fully removed, venues…

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‘Not an Overnight Reset’: Kings Cross Venues Eye Recovery After Lockout Laws Scrapped
As venues prepare to open their doors without restriction, Sydney’s nightlife is entering a phase it hasn’t experienced in more than a decade. With the city’s lockout laws now fully removed, venues…

New Joint Venture Takes Control of TikTok US Operations
TikTok has officially completed a major restructuring of its US business, establishing a new joint venture mostly controlled by American investors to comply with recently introduced US national…

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New Joint Venture Takes Control of TikTok US Operations
TikTok has officially completed a major restructuring of its US business, establishing a new joint venture mostly controlled by American investors to comply with recently introduced US national…

The Wiggles' 'Party Pie' Tops Hottest Pie Hundred Song Competition
National Pies has officially crowned "Party Pie" by The Wiggles and the Tree of Life as the 'top crust' in this year’s Hottest Pie Hundred playlist competition. Coinciding with National Pie Day,…

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The Wiggles' 'Party Pie' Tops Hottest Pie Hundred Song Competition
National Pies has officially crowned "Party Pie" by The Wiggles and the Tree of Life as the 'top crust' in this year’s Hottest Pie Hundred playlist competition. Coinciding with National Pie Day,…

Triple J Teases a Defining Hottest 100 as Countdown Day Arrives
The wait is almost over: triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2025 kicks off tomorrow, and early teasers suggest this could be one for the history books. As the votes continue getting tallied, triple j has…

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Triple J Teases a Defining Hottest 100 as Countdown Day Arrives
The wait is almost over: triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2025 kicks off tomorrow, and early teasers suggest this could be one for the history books. As the votes continue getting tallied, triple j has…

Harry Styles Confirms Australian Shows as Part of 2026 Global Residency
Harry Styles has confirmed his long-awaited return to the stage, announcing a seven-city residency for 2026 that includes Australian dates. Promoted by Live Nation, 'Together, Together' will include…

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Harry Styles Confirms Australian Shows as Part of 2026 Global Residency
Harry Styles has confirmed his long-awaited return to the stage, announcing a seven-city residency for 2026 that includes Australian dates. Promoted by Live Nation, 'Together, Together' will include…

'What Have I Done?' Kyle Gass Talks Future of Tenacious D After 2024 Disaster Australian Show
After blurting out an impulsive line in Sydney, Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass says he’s spent the last year-and-a-half asking himself one question: “What have I done?” In a frank new interview with Rolling…

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'What Have I Done?' Kyle Gass Talks Future of Tenacious D After 2024 Disaster Australian Show
After blurting out an impulsive line in Sydney, Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass says he’s spent the last year-and-a-half asking himself one question: “What have I done?” In a frank new interview with Rolling…

Harry Styles Fans Invited to Sydney Listening Party Today Ahead of 'Aperture' Release
11 cities across the world are hosting listening parties of Harry Styles' "Aperture" ahead of its release on Friday - including Sydney. Bondi Records at 258 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, will host fans…

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Harry Styles Fans Invited to Sydney Listening Party Today Ahead of 'Aperture' Release
11 cities across the world are hosting listening parties of Harry Styles' "Aperture" ahead of its release on Friday - including Sydney. Bondi Records at 258 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, will host fans…

Winner of Toyota Star Maker Competition Revealed
The winner of the 46th Toyota Star Maker at the Tamworth Country Music Festival has been revealed. Queensland's Jarrad Wrigley has taken the crown, after delivering a standout performance at the…

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Winner of Toyota Star Maker Competition Revealed
The winner of the 46th Toyota Star Maker at the Tamworth Country Music Festival has been revealed. Queensland's Jarrad Wrigley has taken the crown, after delivering a standout performance at the…

Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer
Warner Music Group has nabbed Billboard's Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp as its new EVP and Chief Communications Officer. Effective January 26th, Karp will replace James Steven, who departed for…

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Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer
Warner Music Group has nabbed Billboard's Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp as its new EVP and Chief Communications Officer. Effective January 26th, Karp will replace James Steven, who departed for…

Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Midnight Oil's founding drummer, Rob Hirst, has died aged 70 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The legendary Australian musician’s death was confirmed in a statement by the band on…

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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Midnight Oil's founding drummer, Rob Hirst, has died aged 70 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The legendary Australian musician’s death was confirmed in a statement by the band on…

2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025
According to new research, music helps create intimacy in the bedroom for 49% of Australians - and sexual wellness brand Lovehoney has named the "steamiest" songs they're loving. From mood-setting to…

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2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025
According to new research, music helps create intimacy in the bedroom for 49% of Australians - and sexual wellness brand Lovehoney has named the "steamiest" songs they're loving. From mood-setting to…

Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music
Universal Music Group has announced a new multi-year license agreement with NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming provider in China. Under the agreement, UMG's music catalogue of artists and…

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Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music
Universal Music Group has announced a new multi-year license agreement with NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming provider in China. Under the agreement, UMG's music catalogue of artists and…
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