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The Bells Beach 50 Year Storm - Voting Begins

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The Bells Beach 50 Year Storm - Voting Begins

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Stu Nettle
Tuesday 24/05   8

It's the down-home surf comp where the public decides who's paddling out.

Seaweed Snack Innovator Harvests His Underwater Garden

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Seaweed Snack Innovator Harvests His Underwater Garden

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Joanna Prendergast
Tuesday 24/05   27

When Ash Sutton realised his seaweed had a similar texture to lolly snakes, his business mind kicked in.

Behind The Shot: Toby Manson

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Behind The Shot: Toby Manson

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Stu Nettle
Monday 23/05   18

When bad timing turns worse turns good.

Did the Surf Industry Kill the Future of Wetsuits?

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Did the Surf Industry Kill the Future of Wetsuits?

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Stu Nettle
Thursday 19/05   76

A thought-provoking article that could possibly be well-hidden advertorial.

Autumnal Vignettes

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Autumnal Vignettes

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Horatio Peter McAllister
Wednesday 18/05   26

A celebration of the king of all seasons - autumn!

How Sam Bloom Survived Devastating Injuries To Become World Para Surfing Champ

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How Sam Bloom Survived Devastating Injuries To Become World Para Surfing Champ

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Ben Matson
Saturday 14/05   13

Now a two-time world para surfing champion, Sam Bloom's rehabilitation journey took her from a life of despair and fragility to hope and resilience.

The Fight to Take Back Hawaii

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The Fight to Take Back Hawaii

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Matt Davis
Thursday 12/05   39

For over a century, Hawaii has been in the hands of outsiders. Now native Hawaiians are reclaiming their culture, language and land.

2022 and 2023 Wildcards Announced

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2022 and 2023 Wildcards Announced

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Stu Nettle
Wednesday 11/05   18

Four surfers score free entry. Take it at face value or try and unpack the WSL's labyrinthine criteria.

Crap Circles

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Crap Circles

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Mick Lawrence
Monday 02/05   70

Tasmanian surfers are worried about the increasing number of crap circles - farmed salmon pens - in their waterways

Tim Bonython: The Big Road Project

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Tim Bonython: The Big Road Project

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Stu Nettle
Thursday 28/04   16

With his latest film in the can and cinemas booked, Tim Bonython warms up for another lap of the country.

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