VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong claims digital first 06 Sep 2011 Iconic surfwear brand Billabong has become the first fashion retailer in Australia to trial a new type of interactive self-service technology in-store. The technology, developed by digital media company Yeapoint in partnership with online holiday service GoSea, allows customers to book and purchase last-minute … Continue reading Billabong claims digital first
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$1 million on the line for Slater and co in New York #QuikPro
VIA – SYDNEY MORNING HERALD $1 million on the line for Slater and co in New York Photo – “How’s the surf going to be ?” … 10-time world champion Kelly Slater will be one of the surfers competing in New York. Photo: ASP Media September 5, 2011 – 3:06PM Mick Fanning believes Kelly Slater … Continue reading $1 million on the line for Slater and co in New York #QuikPro
Shark which killed WA surfer won't be destroyed, even if found
VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Shark which killed WA surfer won’t be destroyed, even if found AAP September 05, 2011 2:26PM Photo: The popular West Australian surfing spot, Bunker Bay, where a young bodyboarder was killed by a shark. Picture: Leonie Paine Source: The Sunday Times A SEARCH is under way for a large shark that … Continue reading Shark which killed WA surfer won't be destroyed, even if found
Local surfers want killer shark destroyed
VIA – ABC Local surfers want killer shark destroyed 5 September, 2011 10:29AM AWST By Brooke Bannister Surfers in WA’s South West have called for the shark that killed a 21 year-old man on Sunday to be destroyed. The 21-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was killed when he was attacked by a … Continue reading Local surfers want killer shark destroyed
UPDATE: (Brutal Details) Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay – Australia #SurfReport
Nightmare… VIA – COURIER MAIL AUSTRALIA Photo: Surfer killed by a shark at Bunker Bay on the tip of Cape Naturaliste at a popular surf spot called The Farm. Picture credit: Lauren Tricket – www.backroommedia.com.au Source: PerthNow Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay Phil Hickey, Laura Tomlinson and Ashlee Mullany From: PerthNow September 04, … Continue reading UPDATE: (Brutal Details) Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay – Australia #SurfReport
Fresh bid to save stranded whale
VIA – SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Fresh bid to save stranded whale Tim Barlass September 4, 2011 A second attempt to refloat a beached humpback whale will be made today after yesterday’s failure to rescue it at the midday high tide. Members of the public found the 10-metre juvenile humpback at Currarong beach, near Jervis Bay, … Continue reading Fresh bid to save stranded whale
Locals figure out way to stop contest: Kangaroo surf festival eco-fear wipeout
VIA – ADLELAIDENOW Photo: Pro surfer Teale Vanner in action at Vivonne Bay. Picture: Andrew Shield Source: Sunday Mail (SA) Kangaroo surf festival eco-fear wipeout Brittany Vonow From: Sunday Mail (SA) September 03, 2011 10:00PM PRESSURE from KI residents over a surf and music festival has forced organisers to hold a community meeting. Kangaroo Island … Continue reading Locals figure out way to stop contest: Kangaroo surf festival eco-fear wipeout
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Perth man survives close encounter with great white shark
VIA – ABC AUSTRALIA Perth man survives close encounter with great white shark 14 November, 2011 11:47AM AWST By Brooke Bannister If faced with a five metre white pointer in the waters off Western Australia, not many people would swim toward it to get a closer look but that’s exactly what Paul Hosie did over … Continue reading Perth man survives close encounter with great white shark
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Eight shark sightings close WA beaches
VIA – NINE MSN Eight shark sightings close WA beaches 15:18 AEST Sun Dec 18 2011 Multiple shark sightings close to shore in Western Australia’s southwest have forced the closure of some beaches. Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) says Bunbury and Dalyellup beaches were closed on Sunday morning after eight sharks were sighted between 30m … Continue reading Eight shark sightings close WA beaches