Courtney Conlogue claimed victory today at the Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach, defeating Sally Fitzgibbons in perfect three-to-five foot waves at Bells Beach.

Hot Stuff surfboards: The name is as much a part of the Gold Coast as MP, Rabbit, PT, or Kirra. This year the label chalks up forty years in business so Paul Hallas has created a documentary looking back upon their history.

"Let's be frank, the least welcome fashion accessory is a halo. For all the chatter about ethical fashion, there's a reason it remains niche: most consumers just don't care."

Slater's ethical line of clothes, Outerknown, may prove to be his biggest challenge yet.

The fat lady of Maui gave an encore yesterday as the curtain closes on an incredible El Nino season.

Mick, Carissa, Steph, and Caio tear apart Winki on the Brazilian nightly news.

Tequila is made from the Agave plant which is native to Mexico, however it also grows wild in the Adelaide Hills. Cass Selwood finds a different use for Agave, making a wild home-made shortboard from pilfered stalks.

In 1965 Felipe Pomar won the world championship. It was the first among many milestones for the gently spoken Peruvian, some he strived for, others were matters of circumstance, such as his 1974 tsunami ride.

UPDATED: Last night Brett Connellan was mauled by a shark while surfing Bombo near Kiama. The quick thinking of his mate almost certainly saved his life.