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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kelly Slater's early surfboard heads to auction
A piece of surf history is going up for auction. The mayor of Cocoa Beach is set to auction one of Kelly Slater's first surfboards, shaped by Matt Kechlee, on eBay. Slater, a native of Cocoa Beach and renowned for his surfing achievements, has won the world championship title 11 times. The auction is a unique opportunity for collectors and fans of the sport to own a significant piece from one of surfing's greatest icons. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
News.com.au
21-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Demolition begins at iconic Bali surf spot Bingin Beach: ‘Ruined'
One of Bali's most iconic surf destinations will be changed and transformed forever as Indonesian authorities begin demolishing more than 40 businesses along the famous Bingin Beach. Footage emerging from the cliffside tourist hotspot on Monday morning shows authorities destroying bars with hammers and breaking through locked doors. Earlier footage shows local authorities plastering eviction and demolition notices on buildings in a move that has left Australian travellers scrambling and the global surf community in uproar. Government-mandated demolitions were set to begin today at the beloved beach location, following months of failed negotiations between business owners and the Badung Regency Government. is aware of Australian travellers whose bookings at the popular destination have been voided as the demolition begins. The drastic action follows an investigation by Bali's civil police unit, the Satpol PP, which found that more than 40 buildings in the Bingin Beach area, some of which have been there for decades, were violating spatial planning laws and building regulations. After weeks of back-and-forth negotiations with desperate business owners attempting to halt the demolition orders, authorities have drawn a line in the sand. 'It is true that we have received a warrant for the demolition of the violating building at Bingin Beach,' Head of the Badung PP Police, I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara, told reporters, as per the Bali Sun. 'We immediately sent a notification letter to the owners of the building in question, stating that the demolition will begin on July 21, 2025, and continue until it is completed.' Uluwatu's Bingin Beach has been a pilgrimage site for surfers since the late 1970s, with Australians making up a significant chunk of repeat visitors, and even expats. The beach's world-class barrelling lefts and laid-back atmosphere have made it a go-to within the global surf community, with the breaks Impossibles and Bingin. The demolition notices, issued via letter, posters, and WhatsApp messages, affect 45 buildings, including villas, homestays, restaurants, and other tourist facilities. The violations included breaches of spatial planning rules, environmental laws, and alleged encroachment on state land. 'We did this notification in various ways, in order to minimise the reason for ignorance during the execution process,' Head of Investigation Ida Bagus Ratu told local media. Regent of Badung Adi Arnawa said authorities will follow through on the mandate by the Bali Provincial Government despite widespread public outcry. 'Our community in Pecatu is very aware that they carry out activities on the land. So I hope no one comes to say this and that, pretending to be a saviour, to be a hero. People are aware when building on land that does not belong to them, so it is natural for them to leave the land,' Regent Arnawa stated, as per the Bali Sun. Widespread speculation suggests the removals may be linked to plans for luxury beach club development, similar to those proliferating throughout the Uluwatu area in recent years, though this is denied by authorities. Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater is among those voicing concern on social media. 'Awful to hear and see that the beachfront at Bingin in Bali has been bought up and all the local (eateries) and other businesses will be demolished to make room for some kind of beach club and not sure what else?' he said. 'Bali has been completely mishandled and ruined by foreign interests in recent years. 'I hope something can be done to retain the culture and beauty of what attracted everyone there in the first place.' Popular citizen journalist social media account among expats, Uluwatu Community, has been leading a campaign against the demolition, declaring: 'Rumors are spreading: is this really about law enforcement or about clearing prime land for bigger investors with deeper pockets?' 'It seems the idea of an 'undeveloped' cliff no longer fits into certain visions for the future.' Among the businesses facing demolition is Kelly's Warung, a beloved eatery perched in front of the famous Bingin surf break. The family-owned establishment, which has operated for 'generations', remains optimistic they will 'be here for generations more.' 'We have been here for generations, same family owned, passed down,' the warung stated. Uluwatu Community added, 'Bingin residents and business owners have hired four lawyers.' 'A legal battle may be just getting started.'
CNA
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Singapore Hour - Island Life, City Vibes
46:45 Min Get exclusive access to Sentosa's thrills, ski or surf in the tropics, wander through a foodie's fav neighbourhood and meet a British comic finding laughs, love and life in Singapore. Singapore Hour About the show: Welcome to Singapore Hour: your all-access pass to the city that never stops surprising. From iconic eats to cutting-edge tech, vibrant culture to hidden local gems – we bring you the best of Singapore through the eyes of those who know it best. Whether you're here to travel, work, or just soak up the vibe, Singapore Hour is your definitive guide to what's hot, what's next and what you absolutely can't miss.
News.com.au
18-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Richlisters' $400m 18-month buy-out as iconic surf spot snapped up
One of the hottest surf spots in the country is set for a shake-up amid a $400m buy-up in the last 18 months backed by richlisters. Hugely popular beach site The Strand Coolangatta – located opposite the world-renowned surf spots Snapper Rocks and Kirra – is the latest of four deals totalling $400m signed off by investment fund manager Alceon, which invests a whopping $5.3 billion on behalf of richlisters and family firms in Australia. 'Super creepy': Mysterious Aus 'old haunted house' for sale MORE: Govt pays $3.3m for unliveable derelict house Cash-strap student turns $40k to 38 homes It partnered with Aktiv – their second pairing – on the Coolangatta buy-up to the tune of $142m. The pair have plans to put in a major upgrade to the Gold Coast beach front shopping centre to keep pace with the rapidly luxurious nature of real estate and residents across the area. The Strand is currently a 30,000sq m mixed-use and lifestyle space with over 200 metres of uninterrupted beach frontage, anchored by Woolworths, Cinebar and Timezone with 20 office tenants and 63 specialty shops drawing both tourists and locals alike. Alceon also picked up the Smithfield Shopping Centre in regional QLD, 40 Tank Street in Brisbane's CBD, and the Mount Gravatt-based ATO building in the last 18 months in its bid to capitalise on Queensland's robust population and housing price growth. MORE: NRLW's youngest captain defies odds The deal brokered by JLL is expected to be completed in August, with JLL head of national retail investments Sam Hatcher saying 'for the first time, FY25 data indicates that Institutional Capital, Syndicates, and private investors each hold approximately 33 per cent of the transaction market share'. 'The sale of The Strand exemplifies the trend of syndicators acquiring well-located shopping centres with strong distribution potential and value-add opportunities, though such properties are becoming scarce as competition intensifies across retail sub-sectors.' Alceon's Queensland founding partner Todd Pepper was 'pleased to have picked up another prime asset on behalf of family office and high-net-worth investors for our Queensland real estate equity portfolio'. The firm targets properties with high-quality, stable tenants, and locations with significant foot traffic. 'Queensland in particular offers a highly attractive investment setting for us due to its efficient government and regulatory processes and strong growth prospects,' he said. 'The state has experienced robust population and housing price growth led by a constant period of positive migration' which he said would be supplemented by the upcoming 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Aktiv managing director Olivier Sicouri said The Strand in Coolangatta was a unique property in an iconic location. 'It presents a rare opportunity to acquire an asset of this scale well below replacement cost in a location like this, particularly given that it is expected to grow and gentrify and faces limited competition risk, due to prohibitively high construction costs.'
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Onda App Launches on iOS and Android, Bringing AI-Powered Surf Forecasting and Community Connection
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the official launch of Onda, a groundbreaking new surf app that combines hyper-local forecasts, AI-powered surf recommendations, and real-time community updates—all in one sleek, intuitive experience. Now available in Northern California (with more regions coming soon) on iOS and Android, Onda is poised to become the go-to app for surfers of all levels looking to ride better waves and connect with their crews while staying plugged into the ocean lifestyle. Born from decades of online surf checks, Onda was created by a team of lifelong surfers, product and AI experts, and designers who believe surf forecasting should be more accurate, more personal, and more fun. The app pulls live data from NOAA, CDIP, and other sources, then runs it through a proprietary AI model trained to match each user's preferences with the best local conditions. "We built Onda because we were tired of missing good sessions," said Quincy Carroll, co-founder and CEO of Onda. "Most surf apps are just weather data in disguise. Onda makes it personal. It's like having a surf guide who knows your break, your level, and your preferences." Key features of Onda include: Personalized Surf Recommendations – Get real-time updates when conditions match your ideal wave size, wind direction, and tide window. Spot-Level Forecasts – Hyper-local forecasts for breaks across Northern California, updated throughout the day. Surf Log & Session Sharing – Track your sessions, post conditions, and share them with your crew. Crew Chat – Coordinate dawn patrols, share stories, or just stoke each other out—all within private group chats. AI Surf Assistant – Ask anything from "Where should I paddle out right now?" to "Will the swell hold through the weekend?"—your surf-savvy AI companion has your back. To celebrate the launch, Onda is handing out free Treeswax, a local provider of eco-friendly surf wax, starting this week in Santa Cruz, Pacifica, and Ocean Beach and hosting a launch party at the Steamer Lane Lighthouse lawn in Santa Cruz on August 1. The Onda app is free to download and use now on the App Store and Google Play, Download Onda today and surf smarter, together. Available on iOS and Android Media Contact:press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Onda Sports, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
