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 29, 2026
Local hot shots get top tennis op
A GROUP of 10 up and coming tennis players had the opportunity to mix it up with the world's best at the Australian Open...
January 29, 2026
Wrestle Wave wows in Torquay
A STRONG crowd of more than 500 people turned out on Sunday to catch non-stop wrestling action at Wrestlewave in Torquay. The six-match card at...
January 28, 2026
Body located at Eastern Beach in Geelong
Police and emergency services are currently at Eastern Beach Pavilion in Geelong after the body of a woman was located this morning. The woman, who...
January 28, 2026
Port Fairy add more artists to major festival
THE 49th edition of the Port Fairy Folk Festival is building up to one of the biggest yet, with a rich vein of acts...
January 28, 2026
Record numbers attend Kids+ Surf Ed program
THE eighth annual Kids+ Surf Ed program has gone down as a huge success, with record numbers hitting the waves in Torquay. More than 25...
January 27, 2026
Truth-telling journey deepens on the Surf Coast
HUNDREDS of people gathered before sunrise on Wadawurrung Country in Torquay for a powerful truth-telling event yesterday (Monday, January 26) morning. For the fourth year,...
January 26, 2026
Surf Coast pair awarded Australia Day honours
A PAIR of Surf Coast locals have been lauded for their service to their community and awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia...
January 26, 2026
Premiers to face off in BFNL opener
THE respective reigning champions of the Bellarine Football Netball League will open the coming season following a late change to the 2026 fixture. AFL Barwon...
January 25, 2026
Victorian Junior Series to open surfing calendar
BELLS Beach will play host to the first round of the 2026 No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles next weekend. The pinnacle of...
January 25, 2026
First Nations surf gathering date set
SURFING AUSTRALIA has confirmed the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles will again be held at Bells Beach/Djarrak in 2026. The May 29 to May 31 event...
January 25, 2026
Celebrating all Australians at Anglesea
HUNDREDS of people are expected to gather in Anglesea tomorrow (January 26) to recognise and celebrate the contributions of all Australians who have helped...
January 24, 2026
Riv on the Record: Russell Watson[award-winning distiller]
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Bellarine Distillery founder Russell Watson. Spin it! You’ve become a fixture of the Bellarine...
January 24, 2026
Groundbreaking lifesaving film to come to Jan Juc
A POWERFUL new documentary is helping to inspire the next generation of surf lifesavers on the Surf Coast. Australia's greatest ironman Ali Day stars in...
January 24, 2026
Stoneham makes history for the Seas
AN ANGLESEA Cricket Club legend will notch up a huge milestone this weekend, lining up in his 500th match for his beloved home club. Mark...
January 23, 2026
Cheers to many beers
CLOSE to 5,000 people flocked to Johnstone Park in Geelong to whet their palate at the Geelong Beer Festival.
January 23, 2026
Lorne FNC muscle up to help with flood cleanup
MORE than 50 members of the Lorne Football Netball Club sprang into action this past week to assist with the flood clean up mission...
January 22, 2026
Lighthouse Classic shines a bright light on cancer
MORE than $25,000 has been raised for vital cancer research during this year's Lighthouse Classic fundraising event. Close to 150 people attended a group walk...
January 22, 2026
Book Fair raises $10,000 for bushfire relief
THE tenth edition of the Torquay Rotary Book Fair has gone down as one of the best yet, raising more than $10,000 for bushfire...
January 21, 2026
‘Open for business’: Lorne ready to embrace summer rush
FOLLOWING a tumultuous fortnight of extreme weather, Lorne and the Great Ocean Road has reopened and is ready to welcome visitors with open arms. The...
January 21, 2026
Battle of the fittest set for the Surf Coast
CLOSE to 100 athletes will test their endurance skills in the Great Ocean Paddle on the Surf Coast next month. The fast-paced 20km downwind race...
January 20, 2026
Wyndham Torquay unveil stylish coastal refurbishments
THE Wyndham Resort Torquay has elevated its guest experience by unveiling a fresh coastal refurbishment of its vacation club rooms. A total of 66 rooms...
January 20, 2026
Sharks set sights on state title
THE South Coast Sharks are hopeful mateship, camaraderie and respect can pave the way to a three peat of state championships in 2026. The local...
January 19, 2026
Koori Titles to return for 28th surfing classic
ABORIGINAL surf communities from across the state will come together for the 28th running of the Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles next month. The February...
January 18, 2026
World-class music comes to the Bellarine
A NEW premium concert series is set to be bring world class musical talent to the Bellarine Peninsula in 2026. Bellarine Classics will offer audiences...
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