From Lorne to Marion Bay to Byron Bay and now also to Fremantle, the 24th instalment of the The Falls is the biggest yet. Check all the acts here.

Wilko goes down in Round 3 while John John and Gabs are on the back foot with Round 4 losses at the Billabong Pro Tahiti.

As of September Air Niugini will begin flying to Micronesia putting the jewel of the Western Pacific within easier reach.

Wilko and Wilson survive elimination as organisers run in 'relatable' conditions at Teahupoo.

The first round of the Billabong Pro Tahiti is complete with John John Florence easily scoring the highest heat total of the day.

America is going to hell in a handbasket, but the good news out of the US is that two lads from Windang are spreading sonic joy around their fair land. Swellnet chats with Billy Fleming, surfer, suss judge, and drummer of Hockey Dad.