Category Archives: Australia

Surfer killed by shark off Wedge Island near Perth

VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Surfer killed by shark off Wedge Island near Perth AAP July 14, 2012 4:56PM Martin Kane with his surf ski after it was bitten in half by a shark last month at Mullaloo beach in WA. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper Source: PerthNow A MALE surfer has been killed by a shark near … Continue reading Surfer killed by shark off Wedge Island near Perth

Dive expert believes sharks didn't kill missing diver Karen Lee but did eat body

VIA – HERALD SUN   Dive expert believes sharks didn’t kill missing diver Karen Lee Andrea Hamblin Geelong Advertiser July 13, 2012 7:02AM   Water Police search for Karen Lee who went missing while diving off a ship wreck between Point Lonsdale and Barwon Heads. Picture: Darren Mcnamara Source:Herald Sun THE head of Dive Victoria … Continue reading Dive expert believes sharks didn't kill missing diver Karen Lee but did eat body

Surfers farewell murdered mate

VIA – ABC   Surfers farewell murdered mate   Updated July 09, 2012 11:17:20 About 150 surfers gathered at Alexandra Headland on the weekend to farewell Sunshine Coast surfer Mark Ovenden, who was killed while holidaying in Bali last month. Indonesian police are continuing to investigate the 34 year old’s murder after his body was … Continue reading Surfers farewell murdered mate

Surfing filmmaker Bud Browne archives in Shell Beach woman's closet

Oh man, that a cool collection… VIA – SANLUISOBISPO.COM   Surfing filmmaker Bud Browne archives in Shell Beach woman’s closet By Joe Johnston | The Tribune Anna Trent Moore is the keeper of the vault for the archives of Bud Browne. By Patrick S. Pemberton | [email protected] In a small closet inside Anna Trent Moore’s … Continue reading Surfing filmmaker Bud Browne archives in Shell Beach woman's closet

Japan and allies thwart South Atlantic Whale sanctuary at the IWC

    Japan and allies thwart South Atlantic Whale sanctuary at the IWC By a vote of 38 in favour to 21 opposed, the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS) failed to meet the International Whaling Commission’s (IWC) required 3/4 majority to pass and be established.     Greenpeace and a vast coalition of environmental groups … Continue reading Japan and allies thwart South Atlantic Whale sanctuary at the IWC