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BANTING AND PARKO SURVIVE THEIR FIRST HEATS AT SURFEST

Mitchell HughesFebruary 17, 2015

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Defending champion Matt Banting has survived his first heat at Surfest, finishing in second spot late this afternoon.
With huge swells predicted for the weekend, organisers are reportedly preparing for a potential move to Newcastle Harbour… and that’s certain to please Joel Parkinson.

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Mitchell HughesFebruary 17, 2015

6 Less than a minute

Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.