Adriano de Souza announces his retirement at the end of next year
Thursday 17/09 20
In the surest sign yet that pro surfing will be cancelled next year, Adriano de Souza has announced 2021 will be his swansong season.
Swellnet Dispatch
A dive into the food chain
Wednesday 16/09 269
As shark attacks increase in frequency and scope, fresh perspectives will be forced upon Australian surfers.
Instructions For The Unthinkable: Dr Jon Cohen And The Shark Bite First Aid Kit
Thursday 10/09 121
How a community forum in Esperance led to the ingenious Shark Bite First Aid Kit.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Out to Sea
Thursday 10/09 15
It was the last swell of an exceptional season and Timmy-on-the-spot has the goods.
Man dies after shark attack at Greenmount
Wednesday 09/09 286
Queensland Ambulance Service was called to Greenmount Beach at Coolangatta shortly after 5:00pm.
As weather warms, councils motion to again close beaches
Tuesday 08/09 6
Earlier this year, surfers were collateral damage when beachgoers flouted social distancing rules. With the weather warming the threat of beach closure again looms.
Watch: Mason Ho and Hurricane Douglas
Monday 07/09 10
Further expanding the definition of ideal surf.
Bali to remain closed until 2021
Thursday 27/08 36
Bali has postponed its plans to reopen to international visitors by September and will instead remain closed until at least the end of the year.
Surf nations slowly reopen their borders
Wednesday 19/08 64
Maldives opened last month, Indonesia may open next month, though you can still enter if you pay the price. Get the latest details here.
Woz comp for Cabarita
Tuesday 18/08 69
A third Australian contest is planned for the far northern coast of NSW, within the 'Tweed bubble'.
Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew named Labor candidate for Burleigh Heads
Sunday 16/08 64
Rabbit will go up against the LNP's current sitting member, Michael Hart.