Category Archives: Australia

Surfers behaving badly: Council to display code of conduct

VIA – WENTWORTH COURIER Surfers behaving badly: Council to display code of conduct 27 Jun 12 @ 06:05am by Shae McDonald A SURFERS’ code of conduct is on its way to the eastern beaches after Waverley councillors supported its introduction, which is aimed at keeping all beach users safe. Concerned surfer Kim McMahon. Bondi surfer … Continue reading Surfers behaving badly: Council to display code of conduct

Irishman survives after great white shark attack in Australia #SurfReport

VIA – IRISH CENTRAL Irishman survives after great white shark attack in Australia “All I could see was a great big grey shape” says victim By KERRY O’SHEA, IrishCentral Staff Writer A shaken Martin Kane talking about his shark attack Photo by The Australian A Phibsborough, Dublin native, Martin Kane, 61, is feeling lucky after … Continue reading Irishman survives after great white shark attack in Australia #SurfReport

Australia's Billabong shares wipe out after fund raising

VIA – BUSINESS LIVE Image: Picture: FREDLIN ADRIAAN SURF’S UP … Eastern Cape surfer Shaun Payne entertains the crowds at yesterday’s Xcel surfing competition in Jeffreys Bay. He defeated his brother, Ryan, to clinch the only wildcard entry spot for next month’s international Billabong Pro competition. Australia’s Billabong shares wipe out after fund raising Market … Continue reading Australia's Billabong shares wipe out after fund raising

Coast surfer 'bashed to death'

VIA – FRASER COAST CHRONICLE Coast surfer ‘bashed to death’ Bill Hoffman and Kate Clifford | 24th June 2012 6:00 AM Updated: 25th June 2012 3:11 PM Mark Ovenden loved the Bali lifestyle and was a regular visitor to the Indonesian tourism island. BALI police are treating the death of Alexandra Headland surfer Mark Ovenden … Continue reading Coast surfer 'bashed to death'

VIRAL VIDEO: Pro Surfer Girl Films 100+ Sharks Gorge on Whale Carcass #SurfReport

VIRAL VIDEO: Pro Surfer Girl Films 100+ Sharks Gorge on Whale Carcass Posted 23 June 2012 By Chris Nomad Apparently this video has received over 1.5 million views already. It’s pretty ominous footage of the beauty and brutality of mother nature in it’s most unbridled fury. Enjoy! Sharks attack whale from Rachel Campbell on Vimeo. … Continue reading VIRAL VIDEO: Pro Surfer Girl Films 100+ Sharks Gorge on Whale Carcass #SurfReport

Lucky escape from Australia shark attack #SurfReport

VIA – ASIA ONE NEWS Lucky escape from Australia shark attack AFP Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012 SYDNEY – An Australian man had a lucky escape on Wednesday after being thrown from his surf-ski when it was rammed and then attacked by a shark, forcing a friend to rush to his rescue, officials said. The man … Continue reading Lucky escape from Australia shark attack #SurfReport

Sally Fitzgibbons Talks Perfect Tens, World Titles And Surfing Dates Gone Wrong

VIA – PEDESTRIAN Sally Fitzgibbons Talks Perfect Tens, World Titles And Surfing Dates Gone Wrong Sally Fitzgibbons is the number one female pro surfer in the country and the likely successor to seven time world champion Layne Beachley. Last year she was ranked #2 at the ASP World Surfing Awards and was this year named … Continue reading Sally Fitzgibbons Talks Perfect Tens, World Titles And Surfing Dates Gone Wrong