Make Waves to Mend Minds This April 

Caption: Gold Coast resident Nadia Melham will surf to raise money for mental health this April. Photo: Ripple Effect Foundation The Ripple Effect is inviting Australians to...

Julian Wilson and Jahly Stokes Win Newcastle SURFEST QS 1000 Event

Caption: Newcastle SURFEST QS 1,000 finalists [L-R] Sarah Baum, Jahly Stokes, Julian Wilson, and Axel Curotta. Credit: WSL / Darren Anderson  Queenslanders Julian Wilson...

Global Ocean Conservation Leaders to Gather for World Surfing Conservation Conference on the Gold Coast

Image: Burleigh’s Rico Haybittle at Kirra Tues 4th March during TC Alfred by Josh Bystrom Surfing Legend Rabbit Bartholomew welcomes Global leaders in Ocean Conservation to...

Remembering Surfing Queensland Life Member Tommy Peterson

The surfing world is mourning the loss of Tommy Peterson, a beloved figure in the community.  In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the sport, Tommy Peterson...

Champions Rise on Finals Day at the Gold Coast Open

Caption: Sophie McCulloch and Charli Hately at the presentation. Credit: Surfing Queensland GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Sunday 16 February 2025) – Sunshine Coast local and...

Gold Coast Open Kicks Off at Burleigh Heads Tomorrow

Gold Coast, Queensland (Thursday 13 February, 2025) –  Excitement is growing as the Gold Coast...

Gold Coast Open Set to Return to Burleigh Heads

GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND – ​​​The iconic Burleigh Heads is set to host one of surfing's most eagerly awaited...

Piper Harrison Achieves Highest Wave Score to Join Hyundai Team Electric

Caption: Piper Harrison gets a 10-point ride. Credit: WSL After weeks of electrifying waves and standout performances, Season 3 of the Hyundai She’s Electric online surf competition has unveiled its Top...

Queensland Shines at YETI Australian Junior Surfing Titles, Secures Runner-Up Position

Caption: Team Queensland on Day 1 of the YETI Australian Junior Surfing Titles. Credit: Surfing Australia Six champions emerged victorious on Sunday at the YETI Australian Junior Surfing Titles, marking the culmination...

Queensland Team Aims for Third Consecutive Victory at Australian Junior Surfing Titles

Pictured: Top-left & bottom-right: 2024 Queensland Team. Top right: 2023 Queensland Team celebrating victory. Bottom-left: 2022 Queensland Team crowned winners. Credit: Surfing Queensland GOLD...

Kai Colless Crowned World Champion, Team Australia Earns Overall Bronze at 2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship

Caption: Kai Colless wins gold in Para Surf Prone 1. Credit: Surfing Australia / ISA / Pablo Franco Queensland has a new world champion, with Kai...

Honouring Phyllis O’Donell, First Women’s World Surfing Champion

Today, we mourn the loss of Phyllis O'Donell, the first-ever Women’s World Surfing Champion, crowned in...

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Behind the Lens with Luke Workman

Behind the Lens with Luke Workman

Luke's career in photography started at the ripe age of 13 with a GoPro Hero 3, an Instagram account, a few mates to shoot surfing and multiple YouTube tutorials. Almost a decade later, Luke has upgraded his tools, his...

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