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Small surf delays start to Fiji Pro

Small surf delays start to Fiji Pro

The start to the final event on the World Surf League calendar before the finals has been delayed due to lack of waves at Fiji's iconic Cloudbreak.

Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase

Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase

Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase

Robinson raring to resume World Surf League title chase

Coming off his Olympic silver medal performance, Australian surfer Jack Robinson says a world title is his next goal as competition shifts to Fiji's Cloudbreak.

Queensland golfer breaks through to claim PNG Open

Queensland golfer breaks through to claim PNG Open

Queensland golfer breaks through to claim PNG Open

Queensland golfer breaks through to claim PNG Open

Strong family ties have helped Queensland golfer William Bruyeres break through and claim a two-shot victory at the PNG Open.

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NSW golfer holds one-shot lead after PNG third round

NSW golfer holds one-shot lead after PNG third round

There was plenty of movement on the leaderboard, but NSW golfer Andrew Campbell holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the PNG Open.

Seventh heaven as Aussie golfer claims lead at PNG Open

Seventh heaven as Aussie golfer claims lead at PNG Open

On a day of low scoring, NSW golfer Andrew Campbell has carded a stunning seven-under-par second round to hold a one-shot lead at the PNG Open.

Aussie McDade capitalises on late PNG Open call up

Aussie McDade capitalises on late PNG Open call up

PNG PM James Marape's late withdrawal opened the door for Australia's Connor McDade to play the PNG Open and he made the most of his chance on day one.

Silver surfer Robinson falls to Vaast Teahupo'o clinic

Silver surfer Robinson falls to Vaast Teahupo'o clinic

Tahitian surfer Kauli Vaast has won Olympic gold for France on his home break, while Caroline Marks of the US triumphed in the women's final.

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Lay day delays Robinson's shot at Olympic surfing gold

Lay day delays Robinson's shot at Olympic surfing gold

Lay day delays Robinson's shot at Olympic surfing gold

Lay day delays Robinson's shot at Olympic surfing gold

The finals of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti have been postponed for two days because of unfavorable conditions.

Robinson edges Ewing in all-Aussie surfing shoot-out

Robinson edges Ewing in all-Aussie surfing shoot-out

Robinson edges Ewing in all-Aussie surfing shoot-out

Robinson edges Ewing in all-Aussie surfing shoot-out

Jack Robinson is through to the semi-finals of the Olympic surfing, while fellow Australians Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright were quarter-final losers.

Wright waits as rough swell pushes out surfing

Wright waits as rough swell pushes out surfing

Wright waits as rough swell pushes out surfing

Wright waits as rough swell pushes out surfing

Olympics officials have opted for another lay day in Tahiti, where weather has pushed out the conclusion of the surfing competition.

Robinson beats world No.1 Florence in Olympic surfing

Robinson beats world No.1 Florence in Olympic surfing

Robinson beats world No.1 Florence in Olympic surfing

Robinson beats world No.1 Florence in Olympic surfing

Australian two male surfing hopes are through to the last eight in Tahiti with Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing triumphing in scary surf.

Robinson tames the Teahupo'o dragon to progress

Robinson tames the Teahupo'o dragon to progress

Robinson tames the Teahupo'o dragon to progress

Robinson tames the Teahupo'o dragon to progress

Australian surfing star Jack Robinson has progressed past the second round while Molly Picklum wasn't so lucky in Olympic surfing action.

Aussies Ewing, Wright through in Olympic surfing

Aussies Ewing, Wright through in Olympic surfing

Aussies Ewing, Wright through in Olympic surfing

Aussies Ewing, Wright through in Olympic surfing

Australian surfers Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright will enjoy a day off after topping their Olympic surfing heats at Tahiti's Teahupo'o.

Adeang: China support can 'transform' Nauru

Adeang: China support can 'transform' Nauru

Adeang: China support can 'transform' Nauru

Adeang: China support can 'transform' Nauru

Australia's offshore detention centre has not blunted Nauru's reputation, president David Adeang says.

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Fate of detainees at Nauru facility still unclear

Detainees at Nauru's offshore processing centre have been told they could be released into the island country's community, but hold fears for their future.

Aust, NZ fund Solomons airfield in development race

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed a $55 million investment in Seghe Airfield that could unlock the region's tourism potential.

Assange returns as US insists his actions risked lives

Officials in Washington DC insist Julian Assange's actions put its agents at risk of harm while a US judge says no victim has been identified.

Police cars torched in fresh New Caledonia protests

Protesters angry at the extradition of a New Caledonian independence leader have lit fires and blocked roads as new unrest hits the French territory.

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New Caledonia to reopen airport, shorten curfew

As deadly violence in New Caledonia continues to ebb, the French Pacific territory is shortening its overnight curfew and reopening its international airport.

Macron suspends voting reforms in New Caledonia

Plans for voting reforms in New Caledonia which sparked unrest have been suspended, French President Emmanuel Macron says.

Rocking Rebels fail to rebound after Super Rugby axing

After a tough week, Melbourne have fallen victim to the Fijian Drua, who ran away in the second half to secure a Super Rugby finals berth with a 40-19 win.

Ferreira reigns in monster Tahiti Pro swell

Brazil's Italo Ferreira has won the Tahiti Pro in perfect Teahupo'o conditions, but the Tokyo gold medallist won't be returning there to defend his Games title.

No survivors expected in Papua New Guinea landslide

PNG authorities don't expect to find anyone alive under the rubble of a massive landslide that might have buried more than 2000 people.

Ewing duel looms as swell arrives, Tahiti Pro delivers

Tahiti's Olympic wave will be pumping when Australian Ethan Ewing faces an early Games pressure test against retiring American surfing legend Kelly Slater.

Extraordinary weather causing disasters, PNG PM says

Papua New Guinean authorities have ramped up rescue efforts following a deadly landslide the prime minister blames on "extraordinary weather patterns".

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