Facing into the turbulent waters of Bass Strait between the Australian mainland and Tasmania, the Surf Coast is unique, both geographically and in its place in Australian and global surfing legend.

Most of the surf spots are fickle, west-facing beachbreaks visible from the road, yet few accessible options exist. Siding the Rogue River, the south jetty at Gold Beach ("a little town ...

The Bureau of Meteorology also issued a “hazardous surf warning” for the Gold Coast on Saturday. “Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock ...

"It put women's surfing on the map." Ms O'Donell was honoured on Saturday with a paddle-out at the Gold Coast's Kirra Beach. The beloved surfing icon passed away last month, aged 87, but leaves ...