Category: 2026

2026

Rich Myers in drydock

Yallingup waterman Rich Myers is in drydock (rehabilitation) after shoulder reconstruction surgery. His stitches have been removed, and he now faces another six…

2026

Vale Mark Lane

WA’s distinguished surf administrator Mark Lane passed away on Saturday, 22 August 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was 62. As…

2026

Vale John Balgarnie

North Fremantle surfer John Balgarnie (age 80) passed away last night. He was a former State Champion and a member of the Cottesloe…

2026 photographs

Gath Family reunion

Words and photos by Shelli Royans I am the daughter of legendary surfing pioneer David Williams (RIP) “GLOBE HEAD.” My Mother Glenys Gath…

2026

Vale Colleen Burke

Colleen Burke, a former Scarborough surfer and sister of pioneer Laurie Burke, passed away on March 26, 2026, after a short illness. Colleen…