Tag: surf
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SURFERS WARNED: BE CAREFUL WITH CAR KEYS
You’ve got your board under your arm, and you’re heading for the surf. Now, what do you do with your keys? Whatever you do – don’t leave them with the car. Police say, opportunistic crims are on the prowl, and their list of victims is sky-rocketing.
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SURF REPORT 23-12-13
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LUCKY ESCAPE FOR EVANS HEAD SURFER
A female surfer who was rushed to Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital yesterday afternoon with suspected spinal injuries has been discharged. The 20-year-old was surfing at Evans Head when her board crashed into a sand bank. She was picked up by the Lismore Westpac Helicopter and transferred to Brisbane but is believed to…
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LOCAL SURFER TAKES OUT EVANS HEAD MALIBU CLASSIC
Evans Head Surfer, Ruben Roxburgh has made the most of a home advantage at the Evans Head Malibu Classic. The Longboard Champion – the clear winner at the weekend event. Jared Neil narrowly miss out on his fourth consecutive open title, while Scott Channon from Lennox Head took out third spot. Fourth spot was taken…
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SLS OFFICIALS UNDER FIRE AFTER TEEN DEATH
Surf life-saving officials are under fire tonight over the death of a 14-year-old boy at the Australian championships. Matthew Barclay is the third person to drown in the event’s history and the lawyer for a Sydney teenager who died there two years ago says organisers should be charged with manslaughter. 19-year-old Saxon Bird died two…
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GOLD COAST SURF SCENE TAKES VIOLENT TURN OVER CHEAP IMPORTS
A new war has erupted on the Gold Coast surf scene as local board makers battle cheap importS that have flooded the market. There’s even claims death threats and abuse have been made against some business owners.
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STATE LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS LAUNCHED
Organisers of next month’s New South Wales Surf Life Saving Titles say Kingscliff beach erosion won’t adversely affect the event. It was officially launched today, and is expected to inject at least $18-million into the economy.