The Australian Surfing Awards have been part of the nation’s surfing calendar for over 20 years now. Beginning as an offshoot of the Australian Surfing Hall Of Fame’s annual Induction, the Awards have ...

Layne Beachley has been recognised for her lasting influence on women’s surfing, prompting heartfelt reflection on how far ...

Surfing Australia recently announced that Chris Mater will be stepping down as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. As of October 31, 2025, Mater will vacate the role. “I joined this ...

Andrew Stark’s impact on Surfing Australia was immediate when he was appointed its CEO. As Rabbit Bartholomew, Surfing Australia’s patron, summed it up, “Andrew’s come into the office and started ...

A funeral is to be held for an Aberdeen man who died in a surfing accident in Australia. Calum McCombie, 36, got into difficulty when his surfboard snapped off the coast of Frankston, Victoria, about ...

From the rooftop of Rip Curl's headquarters in Torquay on Australia's southern coast, Steve Kay squints into the scorching Victoria sun, surveying his surfing empire. Down below are signs for various ...

TWO friends have drowned in a tragic tale of mateship after getting caught in treacherous sea conditions off Australia’s south coast. Scottish man Calum Ian McCombie, 36, had been surfing at ...

“It is up to all of us to ensure we stay safe when visiting the beach this summer. We encourage everyone to check the ...

Meet the Australian version of the Central Park Mandarin Duck. A pet duck, endearingly named “Duck,” has become a surfing phenomenon on Australia’s Gold Coast, where he’s frequently seen riding the ...