Talae Rodden Remembered in Tragic Loss | Australia News

A tragic loss has shaken Victoria’s music scene: Talae Rodden, known as RiceWine, died at 27 when a tree crashed into his car on Mt Buller Road. His mother survived with serious injuries. With over 1.1 million YouTube views for “Summer Spent,” Talae was poised for stardom. The community rallied instantly — his local ski club’s GoFundMe has raised over $113K to cover funeral costs and support his mom’s recovery. Talae wasn’t just a rising star; he was a beloved fixture in Mount Buller and Mansfield, leaving behind a void felt deeply by fans, friends, and fellow artists. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f4b6924a3530e35