Surfing
Heat waves: Why the longest drought in Australian surfing could end in 2025
A return to one of the world’s heaviest waves, injuries and sabbaticals could finally end a 12-year Brazilian stranglehold on pro-surfing’s most coveted prize.
- Dan Walsh
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GOAT Stephanie Gilmore and reigning champ Florence won’t surf in 2025
Australian surfing’s golden girl has called off a planned comeback to the world tour along with one of the biggest names in men’s surfing.
- Dan Walsh
- Opinion
- Shark debate
Shark hysteria only diverts attention from the real danger at our beaches
“Nanny state” wokeism versus Trumpy libertarian defiance. Shark safety is making waves in the surf community.
- Malcolm Knox
Surfing world pays tribute after death of Quiksilver founder Alan Green
The surfwear pioneer started the global business at the age of 22 out of a cheaply rented house in Torquay.
- Angus Delaney
‘National disrepute’: Equal prizemoney advocate denied entry in surf competition
Lucy Small has been denied entry to the 2025 Noosa Festival of Surfing for comments made to the media that organisers say were false.
- Frances Howe
‘Massive hole in my leg’: Aussie surfer hospitalised in big-wave wipeout as reggae singer claims victory
North Narrabeen’s Laura Enever scored a dream invite to the Eddie Aikau in Hawaii – but her first heat ended in agony after she suffered a frightening injury.
- Dan Walsh
Surfer bitten by shark at beach south of Mandurah
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is investigating a “shark bite incident” that was reported around 5.40am at Pyramids Beach in Dawesville.
- Updated
- Water safety
‘I kooked it’: Surfing legend Tom Carroll shaken, and embarrassed, after head injury
Carroll made his name surfing monster waves off Hawaii, but it was a much smaller swell closer to home that upended the former world champion.
- Catherine Naylor and Riley Walter
Australia’s first female surfing champion stood her own with the blokes
“One guy dropped in on me, I got him by his wetsuit and pushed him into the rocks.”
- Emily Brugman
The 15-year-old who could break a 120-year-old Olympic record
She starred on a skateboard at the Paris Games, but Ruby Trew is just as at home on a surfboard. And she hopes to compete in both sports at Los Angeles in 2028.
- Cindy Yin
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