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 Surfrider Foundation condemns Government decision to destroy Bastion Point
Victorian Minister for Planning, Justin Madden MP, has rejected the findings of the Government’s own Independent Panel Inquiry, and approved a plan to construct a large breakwater and boatramp at Bastion Point, on the east coast of Victoria.
By granting consent to the East Gippsland Shire to proceed with this project, the Minister has ignored advice from within government and gone against the wishes of the majority of the community.
Read more here Bastion Point
OIL SPILL ON THE SUNNY COAST
BIKES FOR THE BEACHES
WAVES OF CHANGE – LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE
THE 17TH ANNUAL SURFRIDER AUSTRALIA NATIONAL CONFERENCE &
INAUGURAL NATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
 This
year, November 7 - 9, we invited you to
join us in Hobart, Tasmania to experience
the famous Southern hospitality of our Tasmanian
Surfrider crew, and witness some of Tasmania's
world acknowledged natural wilderness areas.
It was our first ever National Education Conference and the focus was on the environment in which we work and gaining tools to better foster excellence in administration and C.A.R.E.
Thank you for your attendance.
Click here for more info on the conference
More words, photos and video from Gene, Kristy, Paul and Julia
Conference resources
Surfrider Profile
Stuart Ball ~ ON THE BALL
Stuart Ball is a legend in the history of Surfrider Australia. Stu was general manager of Surfrider Foundation Australia for many years. But now he is stepping away from the helm and rejoining the mob, the crew of coastal volunteers. It is great that Surfrider won't be losing Stu. This is just a short note to thank him for all his good work. If you see him out surfing give him the set waves. More than likely he'll invite you 'on board'. That is just the type of big hearted guy he is. Thanks Stu! Thanks Stu!
"Butt Naked swimmer"
An environmental short film
This animated film, made for Surfrider Foundation,
follows the destructive journey of a irresponsibly
discarded cigarette butt.
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MAKE WAVES BRING BACK KIRRA
A big thank you for all those who took part in the Australia Day Paddle Out at Kirra. It was fantastic to see the Pros and the many surfing families numbering over 1500 paddlers heading off Kirra Beach and creating history with map of Australia on Australia Day, a surfing feat never achieved before! Read more about Bring Back Kirra...
Grant Acknowledgement
The Queensland Government's Gambling Community Benefit Fund provided $14,200 to Surfrider Australia to upgrade computer equipment.
SURF COAST SHIRE UPDATE
Surf Coast Branch submission to the Surf Coast Shire opposing the Spring Creek Urban Growth Framework Plan.
Read there submission here
Surf Coast supports Smoke Free Beaches on the Surf Coast
Read more here
ACTION Time to keep them honest
"Every dollar you spend is a vote."
Sandy Shore.
Surfrider Foundation Australia encourages all
surfriders to make their vote count.
One aim was to elect the correct people to
conserve and sustain our coasts. Now it's
time to follow up on any promises that politicians
made.
 An example of letting politicians know: Surfriders meet with Peter Garrett (75kb)
Surfrider Foundation Australia
would like to thank Billabong for their continued
support.
Desalination Plants
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Wet Net: 
Two men, two bikes, a couple of tents and a hell of a lot of coastline...
