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Surfest status elevated with World Surf League set to return

Surfest will become a WSL Challenger Series event.

Newcastle Herald

From bricklaying to Bells Beach: Australian surfer Jackson Baker plots return to the WSL

Since being cut after a narrow loss, the 26-year-old is determined to win back his spot – for himself and in memory of his mum

The Guardian - AU

Nichols downs Fitzgibbons to win Sydney Surf Pro

With her confidence down after missing the World Surf League tour cut, Sydney Surf Pro winner Isabella Nichols thought about not even competing in the event.

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Nine Aussies in world surf action at Bells Beach event

Nine Australian surfers continue to press their claims at the World Surf League's Rip Curl Pro event at Bells Beach.

AAP

Jackson Baker back to defend Surfest title after late entry

Merewether's Jackson Baker will defend his Surfest men's crown on his home break after gaining a late entry into the event, which kicks off on Monday.

Newcastle Herald

Cibilic, son of Occhilupo, four women's champions in Surfest draw

Jackson Baker and Macy Callaghan won't defend their titles next month (March 20-26).

Newcastle Herald

Jackson Baker and Ryan Callinan bow out at Sunset

Jackson Baker endured post-siren heartbreak as he followed Merewether clubmate Ryan Callinan out of the Sunset Beach Pro in the round of 32 on Friday (AEDT).

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Aussie surfer Jack Robinson continues hot Hawaii form

Australians Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing have continued their red-hot form, moving into the quarter-finals of the Hurley Pro at Hawaii's Sunset Beach.

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Jackson Baker strikes early to hit back at Sunset Beach Pro

Jackson Baker got busy early to win his way out of the elimination round after Merewether clubmate Ryan Callinan moved directly to the round of 32 with a strong opening performance at Sunset Beach in Hawaii on Thursday (AEDT).

Newcastle Herald

Jackson Baker in hot seat after opening-round loss at Sunset Beach

Jackson Baker will have to break his elimination round curse to progress at the Sunset Beach Pro after a rare first-round failure on the Championship Tour on Tuesday (AEDT) in Hawaii. The Merewether regular-footer was last in his three-man seeding round heat dominated by Hawaiian two-time world champion John John…

Newcastle Herald

Australian Boardriders Battle: Morgan Cibilic ready to lead way for Merewether after tough season

After a "crazy, emotional roller-coaster" in 2022 that ended in heartbreak, former world No.5 Morgan Cibilic is enjoying a chance to recharge before trying again to get back on the Championship Tour. But first he's welcoming the pressure of the Australian Boardriders Battle at Newcastle this weekend when he leads…

Newcastle Herald

Ryan Callinan launches Championship Tour return in style at Pipeline

Ryan Callinan made a winning return while Merewether clubmate Jackson Baker also progressed directly to the round of 32 as the Pipeline Pro and the Championship Tour kicked off on Thursday (AEDT).

Newcastle Herald

Jackson Baker ready to give Pipeline both barrels

Jackson Baker is feeling more comfortable on the world's biggest surfing stage as he prepares for his second Championship Tour season.

Newcastle Herald

Highs, lows, history made and relentless rain in a year of Newcastle sport

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Ryan Callinan on familiar territory at Ericeira Pro in Portugal

Merewether surfer Ryan Callinan will return to the scene of his greatest triumph when he tries to lock in a comeback to the Championship Tour at the Ericeira Pro in Portugal from this weekend.

Newcastle Herald

Philippa Anderson keen to build on breakthrough at Ericeira Pro

Merewether surfer Philippa Anderson heads to Portugal on Tuesday with renewed confidence as she tries to make a last-ditch push for Championship Tour qualification. Anderson ended a torrid run on the second-tier Challenger Series with a round of 16 effort at the US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach last…

Newcastle Herald

Jackson Baker third in ISA World Surfing Games men's decider

Merewether's Jackson Baker has finished third in the men's final, helping Australia take second spot, at the ISA World Surfing Games at Huntington Beach.

Newcastle Herald

Jackson Baker buzzing for big finish to dream year

For Jackson Baker, the highlights of his rookie year on the Championship Tour were too many to mention.

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Jackson Baker takes positives into 2023 after early exit at Teahupo'o

Jackson Baker bowed out in back-to-back losses at the Tahiti Pro but he took confidence from facing his fears on the infamous Teahupo'o break on Friday (AEST) as his maiden Championship Tour season came to an end.

Newcastle Herald

Jackson Baker and Morgan Cibilic barrel into last 16 at Gold Coast Pro

Merewether's Jackson Baker and Morgan Cibilic produced two of the barrel rides of the day at Snapper Rocks on Tuesday to move into the last 16 at the Gold Coast Pro.

Newcastle Herald

Morgan Cibilic and Jackson Baker win again at Gold Coast Pro

A conservative approach helped Merewether's Morgan Cibilic survive a hotly contested round of 48 heat at the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks on Monday.

Newcastle Herald

Baker says 'something had to be helping me' after surviving WSL mid-season cut

"If someone had of told me you're going to qualify that close twice I would have laughed at them."

AAP

Owen Wright to contemplate retirement

Australians Owen Wright and Morgan Cibilic have failed to win through to the round of 16 at the Margaret River Pro.

Newcastle Herald

Merewether trio face challenge to survive world tour's mid-season cut

Twelve competitors from the original men's field of 36 are set to be relegated after the upcoming fifth event.

Newcastle Herald

Merewether's Morgan Cibilic hopes to bring down Hawaiian superstar at Bells Beach

Jackson Baker and Morgan Cibilic remain in the Easter clasic

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