After hit seasons in West End and on Broadway, the award-winning stage version of everyone's favourite time-travelling 80s flick is zipping Down Under.
All its classic burgers remain, but now you'll also find waffles, avo on toast, spaghetti bolognese and a heap of different schnitties.
Have you heard the word about Queensland Theatre and Queensland Performing Arts Centre's new adaptation of the beloved 90s series? We chatted to the composer/playwright and director behind it.
Guaranteed patsville at these pet-friendly beaches and parks scattered all over Melbourne.
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
The Japanese artist's latest Australian showcase will include more of her immersive environments than has ever been assembled in one place before.
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NewsCP Staff Picks: The Best Summer BBQ Meals, According to Our Editors
These recipes pack maximum flavour with minimal effort.
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NewsBrighton Burger Joint Royale Brothers Has Changed Things Up, Now Operating as a Nostalgia-Fuelled Aussie Diner
All its classic burgers remain, but now you'll also find waffles, avo on toast, spaghetti bolognese and a heap of different schnitties.
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NewsThe Ultimate Singapore Food Guide (For More Than Chilli Crab and Chicken Rice)
You’ll be ordering like a local in no time.
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GuideThe Best Brewery Bars in Melbourne for 2024
Sip chilled pints just metres from away where the beer was was brewed at these much-loved taprooms.
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GuideThe 27 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.
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NewsSouth Melbourne's 150-Year-Old Pub The George Is Reopening This Summer with a New Look and Fresh Food Lineup
The pub is getting a revamped public bar, bistro-style dining room, beer garden and upstairs function space.
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BarAmatrice Rooftop Restaurant
16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne
They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.
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RestaurantD.O.C Osteria
326 Lygon Street, Carlton
20 years on, this Lygon Street stalwart is still one of the city's top Italian restaurants.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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BarRuckers Hill
83 High Street, Northcote
This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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RestaurantChiki Chan & Hiki Bar
6 Centreway, Mordialloc
Chiki Chan is serving up playful Asian-fusion fare in Mordialloc — plus plenty of creative cocktails in its adjoining Hiki Bar.
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BarHotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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BarBridge Road Brewers Brunswick East
141 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
This Beechworth brewery has set up a taproom in Brunswick East, pumping out plenty of beer and pizza to locals.
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BarRocky Ridge Brunswick
130 Barkly Street, Brunswick
Rocky Ridge Brewing is pouring its own beers from the bar's 32 taps, and CDMX is slinging tacos from the airstream outside.
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Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant
16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne
They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.
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Ruckers Hill
83 High Street, Northcote
This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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Hotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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BarBendigo Hotel Collingwood
125 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.
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NewsGreat Scott!: 'Back to the Future: The Musical' Is Making Its Australian Premiere in Sydney in 2025
After hit seasons in West End and on Broadway, the award-winning stage version of everyone's favourite time-travelling 80s flick is zipping Down Under.
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NewsChildish Gambino Has Cancelled His 2025 Down Under Tour So There'll Be No Summertime Magic After All
It was meant to be the rapper and hip hop star's first trip our way since 2019 — but just like his North American, UK and European dates, it's no longer happening.
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NewsWhen a Delightfully Strange Screen-to-Stage Australian Musical Happens: Paul Hodge and Simon Phillips Chat 'Round the Twist'
Have you heard the word about Queensland Theatre and Queensland Performing Arts Centre's new adaptation of the beloved 90s series? We chatted to the composer/playwright and director behind it.
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NewsThe NGV's Huge Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Will Feature Ten Immersive Installations — Which Is a World Record
The Japanese artist's latest Australian showcase will include more of her immersive environments than has ever been assembled in one place before.
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NewsLady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone Are Headlining Coachella 2025 — Whether You'll Be There or Be Livestreaming
Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, The Prodigy and Kraftwerk are also on the lineup — plus plenty more.
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NewsShipping Container Installations Séance and Flight Are Bringing Their Thrills to the Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt
These two eerie Darkfield favourites are returning to Melbourne for three months from mid-December 2024.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 25 Nov, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
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EventSun Chasers Sunday Sessions
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
W Melbourne, Melbourne
Pair your sky-high swim sesh with bottomless wine and snacks at W Melbourne.
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EventBaby Pizza's Spring Aperitivo
Mon, 23 Sep - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Richmond's Baby Pizza is bringing the Euro holiday vibes, serving up spritz, beer, wine and cocktail specials from 4–6pm daily throughout spring.
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EventAperitivo Nights at Lollo
Tue, 30 Jul - Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Lollo at W Melbourne, Melbourne
You can score $2 oysters on Tuesdays, cheap margarita cocktails and margherita pizzas on Wednesdays, and discounted hot wings and beers on Thursdays.
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EventVegan Tuesdays
Tue, 26 Nov, 2024
Babu Ji, St Kilda
Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.
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EventDumplings 'n' Massage
Tue, 26 Nov, 2024
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne
Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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Event$5 Taco Tuesdays at Mesa Verde
Tue, 26 Nov, 2024
Mesa Verde, Melbourne
Drop by Curtin House's Mesa Verde to score as many $5 tacos as you like — potentially pairing them with the venue's happy hour margarita special.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays
Tue, 26 Nov, 2024
Tokosan, Prahran
Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
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EventTuesday Whisky & Cheese Night
Tue, 26 Nov, 2024
Eau De Vie, Melbourne
Spend your Tuesdays sampling whisky and cheese at Eau de Vie.
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EventPeninsula VineHop Festival
Sat, 30 Nov, 2024
The Briars, Mount Martha
This Mornington Peninsula tipple extravaganza is back for a sensational day this November.
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EventInto The Vines: Gulp Fiction
Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy
Consider this mini wine festival the ultimate Thursday night knock-off, preparing you for the slow descent into silly season.
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EventMoon Dog's Fizzer BYO Cup Day
Sun, 1 Dec, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
BYO drinking vessel, get it filled with free Moon Dog Fizzer — and celebrate the first day of summer in style.
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EventDiscount for Service Industry Workers at Purple Pit
Multiple single dates
Purple Pit, Melbourne
Every Wednesday night, workers in the hospitality, healthcare, education and social services industries can score 20% off the total bill.
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EventUpstairs @ The Rochey
Multiple single dates
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy
The Rochey is hosting intimate electronic gigs every Saturday night in its upstairs bandroom.
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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 1 Dec, 2024
The National Hotel, Richmond
Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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EventBottomless Martini Brunch
Sun, 1 Dec, 2024
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda
End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
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Event'Home Alone' in Concert
Thu, 5 Dec 2024, Fri, 6 Dec 2024 and Sat, 7 Dec 2024
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne
This festive season, you can relive the 90s Christmas classic with a live orchestral score — ya filthy animals.
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EventTogether for Lebanon Fundraiser
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Abla's, Carlton
Abla’s, A1 Bakery, Alimentari, Larderfresh and Linden Cook are joining forces to raise money for people in Lebanon.
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EventALWAYS LIVE — Yerambooee
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne
A free communal celebration of First Nations legend and song.
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EventPalm Tree Music Festival
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
This impressive fest is returning Down Under for the second time with The Chainsmokers leading the lineup.
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EventGood Things
Fri, 6 Dec, 2024
Flemington Racecourse, Flemington
Korn, Sum 41, Violent Femmes and Billy Corgan lead the 2024 lineup at this big alternative, metal and punk music fest.
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NewsGet Your Gifting Sorted For the Whole Family with these Black Friday Deals
Turns out you don’t need to break the bank to keep the whole family happy.
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News30 of the Biggest Savings You Can Score this Black Friday
You don’t always have to drop big bucks to reap rewards.
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NewsA House-Within-a-House Labyrinth Has Popped Up in Melbourne to Get Everyone Thinking About Small-Scale Architecture
The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission 'Home Truth' is all about thinking about alternative ways of building houses in Australia.
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NewsSun's Out, Guns Out: Ten Essential Goodies to Grab This Summer
There is nothing quite like an Aussie summer, and we're here to help make it even better.
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NewsGifting Made Simple: Ten Easy Presents You Can Buy Before the Christmas Rush
Amazon is here to help you avoid the chaos of last-minute shopping this silly season.
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NewsDIY Season: Ten Products That Can Help You Complete Any Summer Project in Record Time
Just some cool stuff for those who are officially in our DIY era.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches for the Ultimate Pup Time
Guaranteed patsville at these pet-friendly beaches and parks scattered all over Melbourne.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend, you can catch live gigs across the state, shop at a pop-up market full of independent brands and drink your way through a huge wine festival in the city.
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The Best Brewery Bars in Melbourne for 2024
Sip chilled pints just metres from away where the beer was was brewed at these much-loved taprooms.
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NewsAustralia's Helpful Map Plotting Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Has Been Updated for 2024
Enter your postcode or suburb, then find out where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town — 'tis the season.
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Melbourne's Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches for the Ultimate Pup Time
Guaranteed patsville at these pet-friendly beaches and parks scattered all over Melbourne.
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Fifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend, you can catch live gigs across the state, shop at a pop-up market full of independent brands and drink your way through a huge wine festival in the city.
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NewsThe Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria
Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.
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NewsNow Open: The CBD's Newest Luxury Hotel Melbourne Place Is Home to Three Knock-Out Hospitality Venues
The new 14-storey hotel is home to a Med-inspired restaurant, Portuguese diner and late-night basement bar.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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RestaurantYum Sing House Restaurant & Karaoke Bar
22 Sutherland Street, Melbourne
Start with a modern Cantonese feed, then head upstairs where the bar and private karaoke rooms are open until 5am.
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RestaurantHazel
164 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
From the minds behind Liminal and Common Ground Project comes this after-work go-to for cocktails and clever contemporary bites.
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RestaurantRustica Little Collins and Queen Street
Cnr Little Collins And Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
Expect to see all the goodies Rustica is known for holding court in the cabinet, as well as an extensive brunch menu and locally roasted coffee.
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BarStokehouse
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
After a devastating fire, St Kilda's Stokehouse has made its comeback — and it's here to stay.
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RestaurantGimlet at Cavendish House
33 Russell Street, Melbourne
Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.
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