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
Random Posts on Australia
$1 million on the line for Slater and co in New York #QuikPro
Champion surfer Joel Parkinson almost drowns over weekend… #Australia #Surf
Aussie surfer dislocates his shoulder at Pipeline – #Hawaii #Aloha #Australia #SurfReport
VIA – AU SPORTS YAHOO AAPDecember 9, 2013, 7:03 pm The brutal surf at the world famous Pipeline in Hawaii has claimed it’s first victim, with Australia’s retiring former Pipeline Masters champion Kieren Perrow suffering a dislocated shoulder. In the final heat of his career, the 36-year-old dislocated his shoulder in a heavy … Continue reading Aussie surfer dislocates his shoulder at Pipeline – #Hawaii #Aloha #Australia #SurfReport
Australian Surfing Awards: Nikon Surf Photo Of The Year
Woman cruise ship worker, 23, hauled to safety by passenger after crocodile latches on to her legs
Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons' love match with celebrity chef and lifesaver Hayden Quinn
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Shark attack sparks dive cancellations
VIA – ABC AUSTRALIA Shark attack sparks dive cancellations Updated April 04, 2012 14:16:31 Map: Busselton 6280 A Busselton dive business says it has been inundated with cancellations since a fatal shark attack on the weekend. Alicia MacDonald runs a business that takes people diving off Busselton’s coast. She says she has received … Continue reading Shark attack sparks dive cancellations
Breaching whale too close for comfort
RADIO INTERVIEW: A Word with Gerry Lopez
VIA – ABC 612 BRISBANE A Word with Gerry Lopez 17 February 2012 , 6:49 PM by Bernadette Young hierarchy /’huyuhrahkee/. noun, plural hierarchies. 1. any system of persons or things in a graded order, etc. (Source – The Macquarie Dictionary) As a 14 year old he was the Hawaiian … Continue reading RADIO INTERVIEW: A Word with Gerry Lopez