3+ hour, 12+ 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…...

2+ hour, 21+ 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…...

3+ hour, 12+ 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…...

3+ hour, 11+ 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…...

3+ hour, 12+ 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…...

3+ hour, 12+ 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…...

3+ hour, 12+ 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,…...

3+ hour, 12+ 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…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (624+ words) THERE'S something very fitting about Brunswick Hotel hosting Surf Trash on April 19, a venue just minutes from the ocean welcoming a band whose sound has always shared its rhythm. From bedroom jam sessions to international touring circuits, Surf Trash have…...

3+ hour, 12+ min ago  (337+ words) GET ready for a day of travel inspiration, expert advice and exclusive deals as Inspiring Vacations, Australia's leading tour operator, brings The Greatest Travel Show to Barwon Heads on 15 April. Taking place at the 13th Beach Golf Links from 10am to 2pm, this…...