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Laurie Towner's Balancing Act
Stu Nettle
Thursday 12/11
6
A family man, a leave pass, and a forecast that wouldn’t quit.
Watch: Laurie Towner // Equilibrium
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 11/11
20
A month in the land of the long driving right.
Pipe Masters 2026: What Everyone Needs
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 10/11
33
Twelve surfers, myriad scenarios possible.
Sharks And Surfers: An Ocean Fantasy
Dan Dobbin
Friday 06/11
77
"We grew up thinking an artificially depleted ocean was the natural order of things."
Greg Webber’s Split Decision
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 04/11
87
One wave, two scores. Greg Webber's proposal to fix the judging.
2026 Philippines Pro: Finals Day
Steve Shearer
Wednesday 04/11
163
Caity and Gabe take the cake on a top notch day of pro surfing.
Watch: Torrey Meister // Unmakeable
Stu Nettle
Tuesday 03/11
14
Tucker Wooding films as Torrey takes low odds in big waves.
2026 Philippines Pro: Day Three
Steve Shearer
Tuesday 03/11
69
"What were the judges thinking as Toledo telegraphed every wave with pump, pump launch?"
2026 Philippines Pro: Day Two
Steve Shearer
Monday 02/11
25
"The best day of pro surfing for the season so far."
2026 Philippines Pro: Day One
Steve Shearer
Sunday 01/11
8
Caity Cloud 9 partnered up for an ice-blue slab cheered on by crowd and judges.
Updated Forecast: 2026 Philippines Pro
Stu Nettle
Friday 30/10
21
"The first rule of cyclone watching is: Anything can happen."
Changing Suits
Chardo
Thursday 29/10
50
A wetsuit that's lighter, stretchier, and warmer? Colour me green!
Fast News
Surfing On The Olympic Chopping Block
Stu Nettle
Thursday 12/11
15
There's no guarantee Brisbane 2032 will feature surfing.
Two Surf Spots, Both For Sale
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 11/11
46
One on either side of the continent.
Snapper Night Surfing Gets The Nod
Stu Nettle
Wednesday 11/11
17
Council flicks the switch.
Watch: Kipp Caddy // Slab Sessions Ep.2
Stu Nettle
Monday 09/11
4
Taking low odds on a cross-country trip.
Watch: Every Excellent Wave // The Philippines Pro
Stu Nettle
Friday 06/11
9
18 excellent waves from the most enjoyable CT in yonks.
Night Shift At Snapper
Stu Nettle
Thursday 05/11
27
Next year, Gold Coast City Council is testing a bright idea.
Watch: Laura Coviella // Untamed
Stu Nettle
Thursday 05/11
5
One month chasing waves in the Ments.
2026/27 Eddie Aikau Invitees Announced
Stu Nettle
Friday 30/10
62
"This season definitely holds a lot of promise."
Boat Runs Aground At Bawley Point
Stu Nettle
Thursday 29/10
14
An overnight operation removed the fuel before it broke up.
Queenscliff Win Surftag Series, Freshwater Win Juniors
Tuesday 27/10
The series wraps with Queenscliff taking top honours.
Watch: Tim Bonython // Best Of Cloudbreak
Stu Nettle
Friday 23/10
9
XL Cloudbreak through the ages, from Conan Hayes to Soli Bailey.
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