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Lifeline Surf Classic Returns to Queenscliff Beach

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Lifeline Surf Classic Returns to Queenscliff Beach

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Craig Brokensha
Tuesday 11/11   0

The Lifeline Surf Classic is back for its eighth year.

Graham 'Sid' Cassidy: The Promoter Gets Promoted

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Graham 'Sid' Cassidy: The Promoter Gets Promoted

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Phil Jarratt
Monday 10/11   12

Sid gets inducted into Surfing Australia's Hall Of Fame.

Trouble Shooter // Introduction

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Trouble Shooter // Introduction

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Stu Nettle
Wednesday 05/11   13

A new column where a surfboard sage, otherwise known as Murray Bourton, answers everything you want to know.

Dead Whale Washes Ashore In Northern Illawarra

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Dead Whale Washes Ashore In Northern Illawarra

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Stu Nettle
Wednesday 29/10   3

Surfers are on alert as an eight-metre humpback washes onto rocks near Scarborough.

Good News: Surfing Is Not A Dangerous Addiction

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Good News: Surfing Is Not A Dangerous Addiction

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Steve Shearer
Tuesday 28/10   35

Is surfing just another sport? Have we been deluding ourselves?

'Beyond Litmus' Screening, Plus More

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'Beyond Litmus' Screening, Plus More

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Stu Nettle
Monday 27/10   0

Rare showing of 2018 film, plus live music and conversation.

Mercury Psillakis Paddle Out

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Mercury Psillakis Paddle Out

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Stu Nettle
Monday 29/09   0

The turnout exceeded all expectations for Merc's paddle out.

Shark Bite-Proof Wetsuits Test Well

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Shark Bite-Proof Wetsuits Test Well

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Stu Nettle
Thursday 25/09   0

Less flexible, more expensive, yet with a valid claim against shark attack.

Brooke Farris Joins WSL

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Brooke Farris Joins WSL

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Stu Nettle
Thursday 07/08   2

From CEO of Rip Curl to Chief Marketing Officer and President of North America

4,000 Waves Later, Blake Claims World Record

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4,000 Waves Later, Blake Claims World Record

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Stu Nettle
Friday 01/08   27

The li'l viking rides 4,097 in a month for a new world record.

Russian Quake Triggers Pacific Tsunami Alert

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Russian Quake Triggers Pacific Tsunami Alert

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Stu Nettle
Wednesday 30/07   55

Pacific nations on alert as strong and shallow quake registered in Russia.

2026 Championship Tour Schedule

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2026 Championship Tour Schedule

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Stu Nettle
Tuesday 29/07   45

...and just like that, it's as if the Final Five format never happened.

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