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Aussie's dream of ninth world title over in California

Steph Gilmore's WSL title hopes have been dashed in California, losing to Brisa Hennessy in round one at Lower Trestles.

Aussies set for big year on World Surf League top tour

Aussies set for big year on World Surf League top tour

Spearheaded by world champion Molly Picklum, there will be 13 Australians competing on surfing's Championship Tour in 2026 after qualifying wrapped up.

Picklum gets golden chance as top surfers tumble

Picklum gets golden chance as top surfers tumble

Molly Picklum's strong form has continued with the Australian the world's only top-five surfer to advance to the quarter-finals at the Rio Pro.

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Near-perfect Picklum pipped but pleased at Trestles

Australian Molly Picklum had one of the waves of the season on the way to the Trestles Pro final to solidify a top-five spot in the World Surf League.

Air time as Aussie rookie surfer stuns Brazilian great

Jack Robinson, Ethan Ewing and rookie Joel Vaughan are into the quarters at Lower Trestles, while Molly Picklum has made the final four of the WSL competition.

Top Australian shines on opening day at Trestles

World No.3 Molly Picklum and fellow Australian surfer Jack Robinson won their round-one heats on the opening day of the Trestles Pro in California.

Rookie Vaughan earns clash with WSL leader Ferreira

Joel Vaughan has maintained the solid start to his debut World Surf League campaign at Supertubos but now faces leader and ex-Olympic champ Italo Ferreira.

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Robinson chasing WSL title in his own backyards

Robinson chasing WSL title in his own backyards

Australian hope Jack Robinson will enjoy some locational perks when the new-look World Surf League season begins in Hawaii this week.

Through the lens: our top photos from the past week in news

Through the lens: our top photos from the past week in news

How Newcastle Herald photographers captured the week that was, March 24.

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Bronte Macaulay and Joel Vaughan win 2023 Surfest crowns

Bronte Macaulay and Joel Vaughan win 2023 Surfest crowns

Sarah Baum hopes it's third time lucky at Surfest in 2024 after West Australian Bronte Macaulay ensured the Newcastle-based South African was runner-up for successive years.

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Mike Clayton-Brown earns crucial points at Great Lakes Pro

Mike Clayton-Brown earns crucial points at Great Lakes Pro

Mike Clayton-Brown bowed out in semi-finals of the Great Lakes Pro on Friday to record his best result of 2023 on the qualifying series and boost his chances of making the Challenger Series. The Corlette surfer beat Joel Vaughan 14.17 to 10.83 in quarter-finals of the 3000-point QS event at…

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