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Wright looms large as Fitzgibbons shocks in Bells surf

Wright looms large as Fitzgibbons shocks in Bells surf

Sally Fitzgibbons has headlined the big upsets at Bells Beach, knocking world No.1 surfer Caitlin Simmers out of the Rip Curl Pro.

Freak accident puts Moroccan surfer out at Bells Beach

Freak accident puts Moroccan surfer out at Bells Beach

Freak accident puts Moroccan surfer out at Bells Beach

Freak accident puts Moroccan surfer out at Bells Beach

Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam is out of the Rip Curl Pro after he hurt his knee in a freak accident at Bells Beach.

'Surf dog' Smith relishing Bells Beach after big win

'Surf dog' Smith relishing Bells Beach after big win

'Surf dog' Smith relishing Bells Beach after big win

'Surf dog' Smith relishing Bells Beach after big win

Eight years after South African surfer Jordy Smith won the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, he's returned to his happy place off a long overdue win in El Salvador.

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Ewing's wait goes on, another lay day at Bells Beach

Ewing's wait goes on, another lay day at Bells Beach

Organisers have called a second-straight lay day for the World Surf League's Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.

Bells Beach surfing on hold; small waves, onshore wind

Bells Beach surfing on hold; small waves, onshore wind

Organisers have called a lay day in the World Surf League's Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach due to unfavourable conditions.

Wright buoyant after winning first surf heat at Bells

Wright buoyant after winning first surf heat at Bells

Australian Tyler Wright, a two-time winner at Bells Beach, won her opening heat on Good Friday at the Rip Curl Pro.

Bells Beach runner-up result 'stings' surf star Picklum

Bells Beach runner-up result 'stings' surf star Picklum

Australian surfing star Molly Picklum will continue her rivalry with American world No.1 and defending champion Caitlin Simmers at the Rip Curl Pro.

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Aussie Nichols misses perfect end after surf sacrifice

Aussie Nichols misses perfect end after surf sacrifice

Aussie Nichols misses perfect end after surf sacrifice

Aussie Nichols misses perfect end after surf sacrifice

Queenslander Isabella Nichols, who missed her sister's wedding while surfing for glory, lost in the final of the Surf City El Salvador Pro event.

Aussie surfer storms into semi on twin's wedding day

Aussie surfer storms into semi on twin's wedding day

Aussie surfer storms into semi on twin's wedding day

Aussie surfer storms into semi on twin's wedding day

Isabella Nichols is two wins away from her first World Surf League title since 2022, but multiple lay days mean the Australian is missing her sister's wedding.

Aussies advance in El Salvador as busy end awaits

Aussies advance in El Salvador as busy end awaits

Aussies advance in El Salvador as busy end awaits

Aussies advance in El Salvador as busy end awaits

Australian surfers Ethan Ewing and George Pittar are four victories away from winning the World Surf League's El Salvador event.

Gold Coast storm damage means surfing event will move

Gold Coast storm damage means surfing event will move

Gold Coast storm damage means surfing event will move

Gold Coast storm damage means surfing event will move

The Gold Coast Pro, a round of the World Surf League, will move from Snapper Rocks to Burleigh Heads because of damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

Aussie surfing septet made to wait in El Salvador

Aussie surfing septet made to wait in El Salvador

Aussie surfing septet made to wait in El Salvador

Aussie surfing septet made to wait in El Salvador

Inconsistent and broken swell meant WSL surfing at Punta Roca, El Salvador, was called off without any of the seven remaining Australians taking to the waves.

'Bittersweet' Nichols surfs away from sister's wedding

'Bittersweet' Nichols surfs away from sister's wedding

'Bittersweet' Nichols surfs away from sister's wedding

'Bittersweet' Nichols surfs away from sister's wedding

Isabella Nichols has gained a boilover victory in the World Surf League's El Salvador leg, but her joy was tempered as she may now miss her sister's wedding.

Ironwoman Fitzsimmons retires after fairytale win

Ironwoman Fitzsimmons retires after fairytale win

Ironwoman Fitzsimmons retires after fairytale win

Ironwoman Fitzsimmons retires after fairytale win

Ironwoman Georgia Fitzsimmons has bid farewell after winning a record-breaking fourth Australian Surf Life Saving title on the Gold Coast.

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Picklum through to quarter-finals in El Salvador

Molly Picklum is the first Australian through to the last eight of the World Surf League event in El Salvador.

Aussie surfing duo dumped from El Salvador Pro

Australian's Sally Fitzgibbons Liam O'Brien have failed to progress from the elimination round at the World Surf League's event in El Salvador.

Australian surfers off to strong start in El Salvador

Ethan Ewing and Molly Picklum are leading the Australian charge at the World Surf League's event in El Salvador, both looking for their first win of the season.

Picklum misses out on WSL top spot with Supertubos loss

At the famed Supertubos, Australians Ethan Ewing and Molly Picklum have been beaten in their semi-finals of the World Surf League event in Portugal.

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Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Joel Vaughan has maintained the solid start to his debut World Surf League campaign at Supertubos but now faces leader and ex-Olympic champ Italo Ferreira.

Picklum beats Wright to make surf semis at Supertubos

Molly Picklum could lead the World Surf League after edging Tyler Wright to make the last four in Portugal while Jack Robinson set the mark in the men's event.

Picklum, Wright set up Aussie surf duel at Supertubos

Australian surf stars Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright have set up a quarter-final clash in the Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Supertubos.

Fitzgibbons turns up heat, back on track at Supertubos

Sally Fitzgibbons, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing were the Australian heat winners on day of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

Former world tour surf star launches comeback bid

Aged 36, Australian surfer Julian Wilson is eyeing a return to the Championship Tour after being granted a wildcard to compete in the Challenger Series.

From wind energy to waves, a new life for old turbines

Surfboards made out of wind turbines could help carve the way to a more circular and sustainable renewables industry.

AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.

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