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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.

AAP · Sep 13

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.

AAP · Mar 16

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.

AAP · Jun 22, 2025

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.

AAP · Jan 26, 2025

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

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

Newcastle Herald · Mar 24, 2024

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.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2023

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…

Newcastle Herald · Feb 24, 2023