May 1, 2025
Hawkins goes pick one to Central Highlands club in Carlton Draft
Beaufort Football Netball Club has secured a once-in-a-generation opportunity after selecting AFL great Tom Hawkins with the number one pick in...
April 30, 2025
Victorian housing market steady ahead of election
With the federal election taking place this Saturday, the Victorian housing market continues to show resilience despite national debate around affordability and housing supply....
April 17, 2025
Local commentator ready to make moment count
A JAN Juc local is ready to relish the huge opportunity he has to call all the action at the 2025 Rip Curl Pro...
April 17, 2025
Local shaper shifts board for book
THE three-decade shaping journey of renowned local surfboard shaper and multidisciplinary artist Sergio Gomez has been put to paper for the first time. Shape Shifter...
April 17, 2025
Where to catch a wave
ANY level of surfer can catch a wave along the Surf Coast and Bellarine this Easter. Here's where you can surf during the Rip Curl...
April 17, 2025
Celebrating 60 years of wildlife photography
EMBARK on a journey into the heart of the natural world with the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Featuring remarkable moments of animal behaviour,...
April 17, 2025
Welcome to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
ON behalf of Surfing Victoria, Rip Curl and the World Surf League, I would like to welcome everyone to the 62nd running of the...
April 17, 2025
Rip Curl release Pro merchandise range
TOURQUAY surf giant Rip Curl has released its 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach merchandise and branding. The 2025 package is inspired by Rip Curl...
April 17, 2025
Men’s and women’s Championship Tour surfers
WOMEN'S 1- Caitlin Simmers United States Age – 19 Height – 158cm 2- Molly Picklum Australia Age- 22 Height – 165cm 3- Caroline Marks United States Age – 23 Height- 165cm 4- Tyler Wright Australia Age- 30 Height – 170cm 5-...
April 17, 2025
Australian National Surfing Museum – the stuff of legends
OVER the past 50 years, Torquay has become internationally synonymous with all that surfing has grown to be. Torquay's extraordinary impact on surfing is unique...
April 17, 2025
Sweeney shapes the bells
THE iconic trophies have been assembled, and history is ready to be made at this year's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Jan Juc local Jeff...
April 17, 2025
From wind energy to waves – a new life for old turbines
OLD wind turbines have found a second life in surfboard form in a world-first prototype designed to set the tone for recycling in the...
April 17, 2025
Former CT surf star launches comeback bid
FIVE-time World Surfing League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) winner and Tokyo Olympian Julian Wilson is making a comeback to competitive surfing after an absence...
April 17, 2025
Easter Weekend at Torquay Taphouse
THINGS are heating up at the Torquay Taphouse as the venue heads into the long weekend with a range of entertainment. Owned by locals Renee...
April 17, 2025
Shuttle bus service to run to Bells Beach
A FREE shuttle bus will be running this Easter Long weekend to get you down to catch all the action at the Rip Curl...
April 17, 2025
From logs to legends: Rare vintage surfboards hit the market
SURFBOARDS from the golden era of Australian surfing are up for sale, as 80-year-old Torquay collector Rob Dunn clears out the final pieces of...
April 17, 2025
Skis the key to a smooth Bells event
MANY can only dream of watching the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach from the water, yet only a select few people get to experience...
April 17, 2025
Local Rising Stars receive honour in front of surfing’s elite
SIX young local surfers are riding a memorable wave, receiving recognition at the global Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach (Djarrak). Congratulations to 2025 Rising Star...
April 17, 2025
Best mates locked and loaded for WSL Challenger Series
JAN Juc locals and best buddies Xavier Huxtable and Tully Wylie will this year travel the world together, just like they dreamed of when...
April 17, 2025
Meet your favourite surfers
SURF fans can meet their favourite surfing stars at a series of athlete signings and meet and greets this Easter weekend. The Rusty surf team...
April 17, 2025
Turpel’s top tips for the Pro
AN "under the radar" Aussie and a powerful Hawaiian are World Surf League commentating maestro Joe Turpel's top tips for the 2025 Rip Curl...
April 17, 2025
Rip Curl expand wetsuit recycling program
LOCAL boardriders clubs and surf school are being invited to drop in any branded wetsuits to Rip Curl to be recycled. Rip Curl has just...
April 16, 2025
All regional Victoria footy and netball games this Easter
Ballarat Football Netball League
Friday, April 18 Bacchus Marsh vs East Point Football: 2:15pm at Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh Netball: 2:30pm Sunbury vs Redan Football: 2:15pm at Clarke Oval,...
April 16, 2025
Geelong and Surf Coast targeted in Easter road blitz
Police will target impaired drivers in a major crackdown over the Easter and Anzac Day period, with a new statewide operation set to begin...
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