To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Australasian Science Education Research Association's annual conference, this paper reviews the last 25 years of the Association's journal "Research in Science Education" ("RISE"). All "RISE" papers, at 4-year intervals (1994-2018; seven volumes), were reviewed: a total of 262/970 (27%) papers. Abstracts, together with the methodology/methods sections, were the main source of data, although theoretical/conceptual frameworks were also identified. Using a range of research indicators (e.g., research theme; paradigm and research design/methodology choice; methods used; sample characteristics; authors' nationality), various trends emerged. Other data and trends were accessed using the Scopus database (e.g., research areas, most cited papers). Comparisons are made with similar reviews of the leading international science education journals ("JRST," "Science Education" and "IJSE"), as well as White's review for the first 25 years of ASERA ("RISE," 27(2)). Findings indicate the increasing diversity of areas investigated, the mix of research approaches used, and a plurality of research designs. Trends are interpreted and overlooked areas identified. Future research possibilities are proffered and the direction that "RISE" appears to be heading.