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.
Surf Sports
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.
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.
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Surfing greats put on a show at Snapper: ‘Like a weird dream’
Surf world champs Kelly Slater, Mark Occhilupo, Steph Gilmore, Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning have put on a Snapper Rocks show – with Gilmore as excited as anyone. See the photos
Surfing legend puts on show at Gold Coast Pro
Eleven-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater hit the water for the Gold Coast Pro on Sunday, adding serious star power to the contest.
Pathway to a dream! New Olympic goal for Aussie everyday heroes
It’s been a nursery for Olympic talent since it began but if international life saving can rustle enough support these everyday heroes will be able to stay at the beach to follow their dream.
‘Electric’: surf speedsters, sisters but superstars missing from worlds team
There’s speedsters, sisters and rising guns but this team is minus multiple superstar names but the one Australian surf life saving believes will star at the world championships later this year.
Best of the best: Top guns at Australian surf life saving 2024
In a massive show of strength five different athletes won seven medals each at the Australian surf life saving championships but one stood out from the pack. Aussies 2024 top guns.
90+ pics: Slater, Gilmore among showstoppers at Gold Coast Pro 2024
World champions have been joining the line up at Snapper Rocks for the 2024 Gold Coast Pro. See the full gallery
‘Covid was hard – this is extremely exciting’: Southern GC businesses
Southern Gold Coast small business operators have revealed the ongoing impacts of Covid – but are stoked about a major boost coming their way. Subscribe to read why they are frothing
How Snapper Rocks locked in world’s best surfers 2025-2028
Snapper’s back! The world’s best surfers are returning to the Gold Coast for the Championship Tour in a lucrative four-year deal. Subscribe and read the details.
‘Loneliness, isolation and anxiety’: When new doco hits big screen
The battles of Bonnie Hancock – including crocodiles and other scary scenarios during her world record breaking paddle – has its world premiere this week. SEE WHAT SHE SAID
Next powerhouse: Biggest signings in years to shake up surf sports
Two of the biggest signings in years is set to shake up surf sports and add another organisation to the list of powerhouse life saving clubs. Discover how iron legends Courtney Hancock and Matt Poole plan to enhance Tallebudgera’s standing in the sport.
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