Athletes to watch and greatest SLS Aus Championship stars
Discover the athletes to watch at the Surf Life Saving Australia Championships and the greatest stars the event has ever seen as the governing body prepares for the 2025 titles.
Surf Sports
Wiped out: Can Coast host surfing world tour in wake of cyclone?
The Gold Coast is in a race against the clock to ensure the famous Snapper Rocks super bank is ready for its return to the world surfing tour in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Go inside the plans to save the event here.
Major Gold Coast sports events called off due to Cyclone Alfred
Several major Gold Coast sporting events which were set to bring some of the world’s elite competitors have been cancelled due to the impending Cyclone Alfred threat. Details inside.
Aus surfers divided on controversial world tour event
The surfing community is divided on the newest world tour event in Abu Dhabi, with the competition overshadowed by controversy in the lead up. See what some of the top Aussie surfers had to say about the event here.
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Surfer’s incredible redemption title after return from broken back
A Queensland surfer has capped off her incredible redemption story in style, winning her first event after 10 months on the sidelines from a broken back. Check out all the winners from the Gold Coast Open here.
In pictures: 2025 Gold Coast Open surf comp
Hundreds of surfing fans have turned out at Burleigh Heads to catch a glimpse of the action at the Gold Coast Open. See the pictures.
90+ SNAPS: All the action from Iron Series finals
The 2024/25 Shaw and Partners Iron Series drew to a dramatic close across the weekend at North Burleigh. See all our social pictures and action shots.
Champion near-drowning and photo finish closes out Iron Series
A close call and a photo finish fuelled a dramatic close to the Iron Series, with champions of the men’s and women’s competition named for the 2024-25 campaign.
‘Get everyone scared’: Local underdog chasing Ironman glory
A radical new format is set to shake-up the final round of the Iron Series at North Burleigh this weekend, and it’s one that could play into the hands of local underdog Ethan Callaghan.
Appin Girl can shine under lights with more luck
Trainer Matt Hoysted is confident Appin Girl can atone in Friday night’s Goldmarket at the Gold Coast after her luckless last-placed finish.
Drastic changes coming to World Club Challenge surfing
A new name, qualifying format and overseas location are set to shake up the World Club Challenge, which this year featured the likes of Layne Beachley and Joel Parkinson.
How surfing’s biggest names are reconnecting with grassroots
Layne Beachley, Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson, and Owen Wright are among the big names set to tackles Snapper Rocks this weekend with more than $60,000 on offer.
Ironman surf star drops retirement bombshell
Ali Day has dropped a bomshell about his future in surf as the 16 athletes to vie for the ironman and ironwoman surf series titles were determined at Newcastle. See who made the cut.
90+ PHOTOS: Burleigh Heads Boardriders Single Fin Festival action
A three day festival celebrating surfing heritage in the form of the Burleigh Heads Single Fin took place over the weekend. See our stunning action shots from the event.
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