About: nathanrivalland
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- Nathan Rivalland is a journalist with the Times News Group. He covers community news, lifestyle and sport across the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Geelong.
January 7, 2026
Global triathlon series locks in Geelong event
THE IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong will be the only Australian stop on next year's IRONMAN Pro Series. The world-qualifying event returns on March 22 as the...
January 6, 2026
Total Fire Ban issued for Geelong and surrounds
THE entire Geelong region will be under a Total Fire Ban tomorrow (Wednesday January 7) for the first time this year. Strong north westerly winds...
January 6, 2026
Lifesavers urge water safety ahead of heatwave
LIFE Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging the community to be water safe this week, with temperatures expected to soar towards 40 degrees. Victorians and visitors...
January 6, 2026
Surfing Victoria sets titles calendar
SURFING Victoria has released its 2026 state titles calendar, unveiling a full season of shortboard, longboard, stand up paddleboarding, and the introduction of a...
January 5, 2026
New push to curb vaping on Victoria’s beaches
A NEW campaign encouraging Victorians to reject nicotine and vaping will roll out across beaches and surf communities this summer. UNCLOUD, an initiative led by...
January 5, 2026
Geelong to meet Carlton in first hit-out of 2026
THE Geelong Cats will face Carlton at IKON Park in the opening round of the 2026 AAMI Community Series. The pre-season clash is locked in...
January 5, 2026
Torquay SLSC defends Nipper Fest title
MORE than 800 Nippers will take to Fishermans Beach in Torquay next week for the second carnival of the Life Saving Victoria junior season. Nipper...
January 4, 2026
North Geelong ready for division one test
THE North Geelong Warriors will open their Victorian Premier League Men's 1 campaign at home on February 14, hosting the Melbourne Knights in a...
January 4, 2026
Riv on the Record: Xavier Huxtable (professional surfer)
This week I had the great pleasure of chatting with Jan Juc local and professional surfer Xavier Huxtable. Spin it! Tell us how you got...
January 2, 2026
Riders sought for Surf Coast cycling safety trial
LOCAL cyclists are being invited to help shape safer, more bike-friendly roads across the Surf Coast by sharing data from their rides. The Surf Coast...
January 1, 2026
Kids Art Bash returns to colour Anglesea
LOCAL children will flock to Anglesea Art House over the next three weeks as the long-running Kids Art Bash returns for its 27th year. The...
January 1, 2026
Short sets sights on Pier to Pub crown
AUSTRALIAN Olympic swimmer Sam Short has his eyes firmly set on the golden trophy at this year's Pier to Pub. The 22-year-old is coming off...
January 1, 2026
New Tiger talent ready to roar in 2026
TORQUAY have loaded up with more star talent as they ready themselves for another crack at a Bellarine Football League premiership. Fresh off the back...
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