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Catch the wave of Australian Surf Counter Culture

For most surfers, it’s a fact universally known that when you catch the perfect wave no-one’s watching. Except of course, a bloke called John Witzig, whose iconic photographs capture the birth of an Australian surf counter-culture starring fresh-faced youngsters Midget Farrelly, Nat Young and Bob McTavish, who together heralded what Witzig called “a new era of Australian surfing.”

Get Inspired in Melbourne!

Need a fresh idea for what’s on in our great city? Check out our independent reviews and comprehensive coverage of Melbourne's hottest and favourite restaurants, bars & clubs, movies, TV shows and music & arts events.

Restaurants

Richmond Seafood Tavern

This old inner city corner pub offers some great seafood – oysters, bugs, prawns, fish – in a comfortable setting with the mood of an old-fashioned pub restaurant.

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Bars & Clubs

Polly Bar

With high-quality alcohol and superbly skilled staff, you'll proudly call this bar your new second home.

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Music

Drowning Pool

Putting tragedy behind them, Drowning Pool have emerged as one of the biggest metal acts to come out of the US.

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Movies

What Happens in Vegas

Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher play strangers who marry after a drunken Vegas night. Hardly a massive gamble, but it's a safe romcom hand that's likeable and fun.

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TV

Don't Forget the Lyrics

"The thing that sets this game show apart from its contemporaries is its odd-ball contestants - clearly you must be a little bit "cuckoo" to get a spot on this ...

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