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Media Release via Reflections Holidays The Reflections Cadet Cup is expanding in 2024, with adventure-driven holiday park group Reflections Holidays and surfing powerhouse Surfest confirming…
Joel Vaughan and Ellie Harrison finish top at 2024 Surfest
Defending Surfest champ Joel Vaughan (AUS) and Ellie Harrison (AUS) claimed victory at the Burton Automotive Pro & Newcastle Racecourse Women’s Pro World Surf League…
Newcastle Grammar and Swansea High crowned champions at The Mutual Bank High School Team Challenge
NEWCASTLE Grammar (boys) and Swansea High (girls) have risen to the top at The Mutual Bank High School Team Challenge finals held at Nobbys beach…
Culture takes centre stage at Surfest Indigenous Classic
RAINBOW Bay siblings Taj and Bodhi Simon were eyeing new surfboards with their $1200 cash prizes after claiming the open crowns at the Surfest Indigenous…
Evolution Charity Cup raises over $90k for Hope in a Suitcase as part of Surfest 2024
BUSINESS and financial experts Evolution Advisers have just held their eighth annual ‘Evolution Charity Cup’ as part of Surfest 2024, raising an incredible $92,000 for…
Newcastle: For the food-obsessed
From yakitori to gelato, late nights in Newcastle are full of snack options. You can start the night with Ginger Meg’s which serves up dumplings…
Six age-group winners crowned at the 2024 Sanbah Cadet Cup supported by Ocean & Earth
SIX of the nation’s hottest surfing prospects were crowned across three age divisions at the 2024 Sanbah Cadet Cup supported by Ocean & Earth as…
Sierra Kerr and Jarvis Earle Win 2024 Burton Automotive Pro Junior
Sierra Kerr (AUS) and Jarvis Earle (AUS) have continued their incredible runs of form in 2024, claiming victory at the Burton Automotive Pro Junior, World…
Young stars to shine at Burton Automotive Pro Junior In Port Stephens
OVER 100 of the Australia/Oceania region’s best junior surfers will travel to PortStephens this week to compete in the Burton Automotive Pro Junior scheduled forBirubi…
Wildcards dealt at Burton Automotive Wildcard Trials
THIRTY surfers contested the Burton Automotive Wildcard Trials at Birubi Beach in the Port Stephens Local Government Area on Saturday 17 February. On offer to winners of…
Newcastle: For the music fans
When the surfing stops, the music and dance scene thrives in the seaside city of Newcastle where gigs and parties are frequent and well-regarded. Palm…
Inaugural Reflections Cadet Cup draws ‘sizzling teen talent’ to Bonny Hills
TEEN surfers faced gusty weather conditions and fierce competition in the inaugural Reflections Cadet Cup on the NSW Mid North Coast this weekend. The debut…
New Events Added to 2024 Surfest
TWO inaugural events targeted at tomorrow’s surfing champions – The Reflections Cadet Cup and the Burton Automotive Pro Junior – have been added to the…
Sanbah Surf’s Worlds Biggest Demo Day is on again!
The Sanbah Surf Worlds Biggest Demo Day is on again! Be at Dixon Park Beach Newcastle, Sunday 29 October from 8am to 1pm to demo…
Joel Vaughan and Bronte Macaulay Claim Victory at Burton Automotive & Speaking in Colour Pro QS 5,000
Sunday, March 26, 2023 Joel Vaughan (AUS) and Bronte Macaulay (AUS) have claimed victory at the Burton Automotive & Speaking in Colour Pro World Surf…
Newcastle Grammar and Cronulla High win
The Mutual Bank High Schools Team Challenge
Newcastle Grammar (boys) and Cronulla High (girls) have come out on top at The Mutual Bank High School Team Challenge at South Bar beach as…
Field Narrowed at Burton Automotive & Speaking in Colour Pro QS 5,000
Friday, March 24, 2023 Day 4 of competition at the Burton Automotive & Speaking in Colour Pro World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 5,000…
Top Seed Domination on Day 3 of Competition at The Burton Automotive Pro QS 5,000
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Competition has continued today at the Burton Automotive & Speaking in Colour Pro World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 5,000…
Huge field for The Mutual Bank High Schools Team Challenge
ONE hundred and thirty students from 17 New South Wales high schools will converge on South Bar beach in Newcastle this Thursday 23 March and…
Competition Kicks Off in Newcastle For Burton Automotive Pro QS 5,000
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Competition has kicked off at the 2023 Burton Automotive & Speaking in Colour Pro World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS)…
Simon and Curtis bag double victories at Surfest’s Indigenous Classic
Sunday, March 19, 2023 Rainbow Bay’s Taj Simon and Lennox Head’s Ocea Curtis have each taken double honours at the 2023 Surfest Indigenous Classic by wrapping…