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Aussie surfers get boost in new-look World Surf League

The World Surf League has unveiled its 2026 calendar with the one-day finals cut and a trio of of Australian events opening the season, starting at Bells Beach.

‘Best day of my life’, ‘surreal and special’: Australian victories at Bells Beach mean more to local surfers

‘Best day of my life’, ‘surreal and special’: Australian victories at Bells Beach mean more to local surfers

Isabella Nichols and Jack Robinson realised life-long dreams with their wins at the iconic Victorian surf spot

The Guardian - AU

Wildcard Harrison eliminates defending Bells champion

Wildcard Harrison eliminates defending Bells champion

Local teenager Ellie Harrison has confirmed her role as the Bells Beach giant-killer, eliminating defending Rip Curl Pro champion Tyler Wright.

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Bittersweet sadness: Slater eyes Bells Beach farewell

In what could be his last Rip Curl Pro, surfing legend Kelly Slater has beaten John John Florence to make an ideal start to the WSL event at Bells Beach.

Ethan Ewing, Tyler Wright complete Australian double at Bells Beach

Forty years after his mother rang the iconic Bells Beach trophy, Ethan Ewing has triumphed in an all-Australian final against Ryan Callinan.

Callinan goes down fighting in maiden Bells final but jumps to No.6 in world rankings

The Novocastrian was beaten by fellow Aussie Ethan Ewing on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

Wildcard Xavier Huxtable shocks No.1 Jack Robinson at Bells Beach

Local wildcard Xavier Huxtable has emerged as a Bells Beach giant killer, shocking Australia's world No.1 Jack Robinson on Sunday.

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Tyler Wright rapt as brother Owen prepares for swansong

Tyler Wright rapt as brother Owen prepares for swansong

Tyler Wright will have a big few days at Bells Beach, defending her event title and watching her brother Owen surf professionally for the last time.

Ethan Ewing knocks Owen Wright out of World Surf League event at Bells Beach as three Aussies reach semis

Ethan Ewing knocks Owen Wright out of World Surf League event at Bells Beach as three Aussies reach semis

Ethan Ewing takes down Olympic bronze medallist Owen Wright as he, Callum Robson and Jack Robinson secure spots in the semi-finals of the WSL event at Bells Beach.

Where is Bells Beach? How the Rip Curl Pro fits into the calendar of World Surfing League events

Where is Bells Beach? How the Rip Curl Pro fits into the calendar of World Surfing League events

It's Easter, which means at least once over this weekend someone either cooler than you or wanting to be cooler than you will mention Bells Beach. But where is the Aussie surf spot exactly? Check out the interactive.

Jackson Baker continues riding Surfest high with maiden Bells heat win

Jackson Baker continues riding Surfest high with maiden Bells heat win

"That was my first time at Bells this trip so far but I've come down here for a long time, since I was a kid."

Newcastle Herald

Merewether surfer Ryan Callinan makes solid start at Bells

Merewether surfer Ryan Callinan makes solid start at Bells

Callinan (11.23) finished narrowly behind fellow Aussie Callum Robson (11.33), with only 0.10 points between them after the 30-minute contest.

Newcastle Herald

Fanning feels at home in Bells Beach surf

Fanning feels at home in Bells Beach surf

Mick Fanning's professional surfing career kickstarted at Bells Beach in 2001 and the veteran is back to try to add a fifth title at the iconic break.

Mick Fanning to make dream World Surf League comeback at Bells Beach

Mick Fanning to make dream World Surf League comeback at Bells Beach

Mick Fanning is to make another return to professional surfing four years after announcing his retirement from the sport with the three-times world champion awarded a wildcard for the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach event

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