''MAXIM Australia'' is the Australian edition of the

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-based international monthly

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''. It is known for its pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female models. Largely covering men's

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topics and popular culture, ''MAXIM'' is currently the only monthly men's magazine title in Australia.

History and profile

Following the closure of ''

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'' and ''

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'', Australian ''MAXIM'' was launched by Nuclear Media under editor-in-chief Santi Pintado, former editor of ''Ralph''. The first issue was published in August 2011 featuring

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on the cover. The magazine is based in

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MAXIM TV

In 2014, the series ''MAXIM TV'' launched on ONE HD based on the men's magazine, hosted by

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and Lana Kington. A second season hosted by Kerley and Kristy Hocking began in 2018 on

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MAXIM Australia HOT 100

Each year since 2012, the Australian edition of ''MAXIM'' has released the MAXIM HOT 100. The winners and their corresponding ages and the year in which the magazine was released are listed below.

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2006 establishments in Australia Men's magazines published in Australia Monthly magazines published in Australia Magazines established in 2006 Magazines published in Sydney Men's fashion magazines