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Trials wins send locals back to Bells stage
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (396+ words) LOCAL favourites Xavier Huxtable and Ellie Harrison are heading back to the big stage after reclaiming their crowns at the Rip Curl Pro Trials at Bells Beach. The pair progressed through the Victorian trials over the weekend, earning wildcard spots…...
Seven locks in Championship Tour coverage
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (273+ words) THE Seven Network will broadcast all the live action from the 2026 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, after signing a new agreement with the World Surf League (WSL). The free-to-air broadcaster will stream its coverage of the Championship Tour on…...
Big names touch down for the Pro
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (167+ words) SURF fans will have the chance to meet some of the world's best surfers at a series of athlete signings across the Easter long weekend. From world champions to rising stars, the appearances offer a rare opportunity to get up…...
Stars in their eyes: Dancers on the floor to boost Ballarat Foundation
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (637+ words) Ten community members representing local businesses and organisations are aiming to raise at least $20,000 each ahead of a gala performance night on Saturday 20 June. They are all learning to dance with an experienced partner at The Dance Studio, with instruction…...
Bells through a local lens
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (473+ words) JEFF Sweeney and his family have been part of the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach for as long as he can remember. From childhood trips down the bulldozed gravel track his father helped create in the early 1960s, to surfing…...
First time watching the Pro? Here's what you need to know
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (732+ words) IT'S the longest-running professional surf contest in the world and winning is considered a career-defining moment. This is the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. For seasoned fans, it is a highlight of the year. For others, the scoring and…...
The surfing story starts here: Inside the Australian National Surfing Museum
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (424+ words) WHETHER you're a seasoned surfer, a curious history enthusiast or simply looking for an engaging day out, the Australian National Surfing Museum is a must-see destination in the heart of Australia's surfing capital, Torquay. Located within the Surf City precinct,…...
Young talent time: Surfing siblings receive Rising Star honour
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (511+ words) CHARLIE and Delilah Chisholm recall being on the surfboard with their mum Angela as one of their earliest memories. As the Torquay siblings have grown, so has their love of surfing. It's a sport that has taken the pair to…...