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Getting wet for International Surfing Day

Hello Friends, Just back from a little beach clean up to celebrate International Surfing Day. Surfrider Foundation northern beaches chapter couldn’t be put off by gale force wind and torrential rain. We combed the length of Fishermans around to Collaroy for rubbish and I’m happy to report that while we definitely picked up a few […]

Avalon’s Craig Goozee is off again – to raise money for cancer research

Onya Craig… TG Run, cycle, kayak … 12,500 km NEWS  PEOPLE 29 MAY 09 @ 03:59PM BY JESSE PHILLIPS Craig Goozee hopes to complete his ultra marathon in three months. Picture: Simon Dean IT is an almost unimaginable feat for anyone to attempt, but yesterday ultra-marathon runner Craig Goozee put his shoes on and started a […]

Sharkwater: fundraiser for Sea Shepherd

What: Sharkwater documentary When: 430pm for 5pm showing on Sunday 5 April 2009 Where:  Collaroy Cinema $15, ($10 unwaged and kids) The why from the organisers: As many of us know, sharks are in the headlines now. But millions of sharks are killed by finning each year. You can help stop the mindless slaughter of […]

100 Kids Surf With The Stars at Duranbah

        Gold Coast, Australia — THE world’s best surfers took time out of their preparation for this weekend’s Quiksilver Pro presented by LG Mobile to give back to the local kids with the inaugural Surf With the Stars being held at Duranbah on the Gold Coast today.   Over 100 local board riders […]

Tunes and good causes Narrabeen this SAT

Got anything in the diary for Saturday arvo? Like music? Like a lot of music? Well, Rat Park in Narrabeen is going to be hosting a ton of musical talent when The Rising Tide Festival kicks off at noon this Saturday the 21st of Feb. Along with the tunes (see the band list below), there’ll […]

UPDATE: Bikes for Beaches

After two gruelling weeks on the bikes in support of Surfrider Foundation Australia, the boys will arrive in Adelaide tomorrow!!! They’ve battled soaring temperatures, insurmountable hills and the Victorian fires… but they’ve made it, and they’re in one piece. Dave ends his journey here, while Foulsh will continue to WA. Keep your eye on the blog […]

NPA Marine fundraiser: Blue water, White Death

The National Parks Association Marine has a fundraiser film evening coming up on Weds 25 Feb from 6pm at the Hayden Orpheum. Eminent underwater film makers Ron and Valerie Taylor who shot the 1971 feature will be along for the evening. Tickets are only $20 and all proceeds go to support NPA’s marine conservation work. […]

Design for Humanity is next Wednesday – r u going?

With the hottest event of the year, Billabong’s Design for Humanity, ready to kick off on February 18, 2009 at The Forum in Sydney, it’s not to late to get tickets and help raise much-needed funds for SurfAid International.    Joining the CASSETTE KIDS, Ashleigh Mannix and DJs The Bag Raiders are a host of […]