FLASHBACK: ‘Waiting for teeth’ – Fanning vs shark 10 years on
World champion surfer Mick Fanning was waiting for a wave when he felt something grab his leg rope and he “saw the fin”. RELIVE HIS MOMENT OF TERROR IN OUR FLASHBACK
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Coolangatta Gold: Iron champs divided as iconic race cut in half
The Coolangatta Gold, surf lifesaving’s most iconic endurance race, will undergo its most dramatic transformation yet in 2025, leaving past winners divided: Is this race still the Cooly Gold?
Shock call made on future of world surfing tour event
Surfing’s global governing body has made a huge call on the future of the world tour schedule beyond 2028 in the wake of the Gold Coast Pro. Full details here.
Heartbreak for Aussies in thrilling Gold Coast Pro finale
Australian surfing great Julian Wilson fell agonisingly close to completing his fairytale return to the World Surf League Championship Tour in one of the all-time great Gold Coast Pro finales. Meanwhile a young gun claimed her first ever world tour victory. Details inside.
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GC at Large: World Surf League Gold Coast Pro after-party
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Seven state records smashed by Paralympic bolter
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Gold Coast Pro: Surfing great claims giant-killing comeback win
Gold Coast Pro wildcard entrant Julian Wilson has sent shockwaves in his world tour comeback as he caused a massive boilover in the elimination round, taking down Bells Beach Pro winner Jack Robinson. Details inside.
‘Would love to do it’: Steph Gilmore reveals Pipeline dream
Surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore has left the door open for a world tour return after the eight-time world champion starred with Australian surfers at the Gold Coast Pro. Details inside.
The secret weapon in Nichol’s corner for title tilt
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Break a leg: From a dream shattered to chance of a lifetime
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Aussie’s stunning world tour comeback
An emotional Julian Wilson will compete in his first world surfing tour event since 2021 alongside a fellow Aussie who has returned from a serious back injury to line up alongside the best.
Gilmore confirms return to surfing’s world tour – with a catch
Surfing superstar Stephanie Gilmore is set to return to world tour – with a catch. The eight-time world champion is a confirmed starter at this week’s Gold Coast Pro and has opened up about whether it marks a fulltime return to competition.
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