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Local school student beats world No.1 in Bells boilover

Local student Ellie Harrison has won her debut World Tour heat, also sending top-ranked women's surfer Molly Picklum into the Rip Curl Pro elimination round.

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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.

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Mum makes Bells Beach extra special for surfer Ewing

Rip Curl Pro defending champion Ethan Ewing hopes his late mum Helen, also a winner at Bells Beach, can send him some good waves.

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From bricklaying to Bells Beach: Australian surfer Jackson Baker plots return to the WSL

Since being cut after a narrow loss, the 26-year-old is determined to win back his spot – for himself and in memory of his mum

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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.

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Aussies dominate at Bells to set up finals showdown

Only Australian women remain alive in the Bells Beach competition while Ethan Ewing and Ryan Callinan will square off for the men's WSL trophy.

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Nine Aussies in world surf action at Bells Beach event

Nine Australian surfers continue to press their claims at the World Surf League's Rip Curl Pro event at Bells Beach.

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Gilmore digs deep as Aussies charge at Bells

Stephanie Gilmore has been forced to dig deep into her bag of tricks to beat rival Lakey Peterson and keep her remarkable Bells Beach WSL record intact.

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Gilmore digs deep as Aussies progress at Bells Beach

Stephanie Gilmore has been forced to dig deep into her bag of tricks to beat rival Lakey Peterson before the Bells Beach action was again placed on hold.

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Owen Wright retires after Bells Beach elimination

Owen Wright didn't get a fairytale finish but was thrilled to see out his storied surfing tour career in front of family and friends at Bells Beach.

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Kelly Slater, 51, tames the Bells Beach swell, Aussie Callum Robson not so much

Age hasn't wearied surf legend Kelly Slater, 51, who has survived the elimination round at Bells Beach after waiting two days for decent waves

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World surfing event resumes at Bells Beach

Surfing's Rip Curl Pro event is resuming at Bells Beach in Victoria on Sunday after two days of postponement.

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Surfers hopeful as Bells competition put on hold again

While there's another lay day at Bells Beach, surfing organisers are hopeful an improving forecast will allow competition to resume on Easter Sunday.

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Poor conditions force surfers to wait again at Bells

The Rip Curl Pro is again on hold because of poor conditions at Bells Beach, leaving surfers in the men's and women's elimination rounds facing an anxious wait.

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Molly Picklum returns to Bells Beach a much-changed surfer

The Molly Picklum competing at Bells Beach is a completely different surfer to the one who made her debut at the iconic event a year ago.

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Picklum returns to Bells Beach a much-changed surfer

Plenty has changed for Australian surfer and world No.1 Molly Picklum since she was a first-round elimination a year ago at Bells Beach.

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Surfers still waiting for opening rounds at Bells Beach

The Rip Curl Pro has been stalled by poor surfing conditions for a second day at Bells Beach, with competition postponed ahead of a Thursday morning call.

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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.

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Wright feeling blessed ahead of Bells Beach swansong

Australian surfing star Owen Wright will compete for the last time at Bells Beach and says he feels lucky, despite his well-publicised head health issues.

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Callum Robson surfs to Gold Coast victory

Australian surfer Callum Robson has gained some consolation for his Bells Beach runner-up finish with victory in the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks.

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Highest number of nesting turtles on record at Bells Beach in WA's Pilbara region

This year's nesting season at a small, sandy beach in Western Australia's Pilbara region has seen the most mother turtles on record, according to a local monitoring program.

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s taken all of me’: Australian surfer Tyler Wright wins at Bells Beach

The two-time world champion overcame significant pain to defeat Carissa Moore in the final on Sunday

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Tyler Wright wins maiden Bells Beach crown at World Surf League decider

Australia's Tyler Wright has won her first crown at Bells Beach after beating Hawaii's Carissa Moore in the decider of the World Surf League event in Victoria.

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Aussie surfer Ewing shattered by dud waves

Australian rookie Callum Robson will meet Brazilian Filipe Toledo in the Bells Beach final after winning a tight semi-final showdown.

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Tyler Wright through to Bells Beach final

Australian Tyler Wright will be hoping it's a case of third time lucky after securing a berth in the Bells Beach final.

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