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The Long, Strange Tale of California’s Surf Nazis – some reading from The NY Times

The Long, Strange Tale of California’s Surf Nazis – some reading from The NY Times

Author: Daniel Duane. The first time I saw a swastika in the wild, I happened to be carrying a surfboard. The year was 1989. I’d just come home from college hungry to claim the California identity that felt like my birthright. ...


Sperm whale spew found on Tasmanian Beach worth seriously big bucks?

Sperm whale spew found on Tasmanian Beach worth seriously big bucks?

It’s every beachcomber’s dream to stumble on a lump of ambergris – that rare, solidified whale vomit much sought-after by ...

A nuclear Noosa & Caloundra? Huh?

A nuclear Noosa & Caloundra? Huh?

From The ABC: Caloundra City's acting Mayor says he does not believe a nuclear power station should be sited anywhere near ...

Have you got surfers ear? Pardon? Check out the vid (turn the sound up)

Have you got surfers ear? Pardon? Check out the vid (turn the sound up)

Well a lot of us have hey, and a disclaimer up front here, this is a blatant plug for the 3.0 ...

Neanderthals got “surfer's ear” too, study says

Neanderthals got “surfer's ear” too, study says

It may be more info than you need, but here’s some current ancient news: When humans are habitually exposed to cold ...

Flotsam Festival – news, film submissions – it’s big!

Flotsam Festival – news, film submissions – it’s big!

News release from the organisers: Flotsam Festival, the Gold Coast’s premier surf film and ocean photography celebration, is gearing up ...

All women musos - Surf Radio!  Crescent Swells - track list, tune in

All women musos - Surf Radio! Crescent Swells - track list, tune in

“This was a special show this week as we pay tribute to the recent International Women's Day, by playing tunes for ...

All the news on the 10th Single Fin Mingle – South Island New Zealand

All the news on the 10th Single Fin Mingle – South Island New Zealand

For those about to rock . . . the latest news from the Mingle crew: The Single Fin Mingle Hangs 10  April ...

Dick Hoole recalls a time when Burleigh Heads was surfing's 'centre of the universe'

Dick Hoole recalls a time when Burleigh Heads was surfing's 'centre of the universe'

Flicking favourites - a news piece from this corresponding week last year: "It was like Young Talent Time, everyone was interested ...

10th Annual New Zealand Logger Heads - wrap & photos

10th Annual New Zealand Logger Heads - wrap & photos

News from Tony Baker, who’s been running the Logger Heads NZ since 2014: Matt Newdick (AKL) and Megan McHale (Hawaii) dazzled the judges and ...

Jack McCoy and Mark Occhilupo’s theatre tour – news & dates

Jack McCoy and Mark Occhilupo’s theatre tour – news & dates

Press release from Luke Campbell for Jack and Occy: JACK MCCOY PRESENTS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OCCUMENTARY &  OCCY’S 1999 ASP ...

The 2024 Noosa Festival HEAT DRAW + the Opening Ceremony – it’s free & everybody’s welcome

The 2024 Noosa Festival HEAT DRAW + the Opening Ceremony – it’s free & everybody’s welcome

The latest from The Fest: The 2024 Noosa Festival Of Surfing will stage its official Opening Ceremony on Friday 8 March 2024 ...

BARZ OPTICS FOR SALE – Australia’s real-deal sunglass company - interested?

BARZ OPTICS FOR SALE – Australia’s real-deal sunglass company - interested?

After 28 years running Barz Optics Kevin Barr has decided to sell the company. Health issues over the last two ...

“KIN” – watch the new 8-minute movie from Lauren L Hill & Dave Rastovich

“KIN” – watch the new 8-minute movie from Lauren L Hill & Dave Rastovich

From Patagonia: KIN is directed by Lauren L. Hill and Andrew Buckley (@short_films), and features Dave Rastovich and family, and is set ...

High Line Surf Fest rolls into Torquay this weekend

High Line Surf Fest rolls into Torquay this weekend

News release supplied: High Line Surf Fest — a one-day celebration of women and non-binary ocean lovers of all ages ...

The one-and-only local world-famous Manly Longboard Co

The one-and-only local world-famous Manly Longboard Co

Mark and Julie Preece came up with the Manly Longboard Co. concept and shop in 1995, and at cottage-level it’s gone ...

Rip Curl’s birthplace listed with original garage where it all started

Rip Curl’s birthplace listed with original garage where it all started

Have you got a lazy million or so? Here’s the news from realestate.com: A retro beach house that was the birthplace ...

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