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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 18, 2026
Local lifesaver awarded National Medal honours
A VETERAN Jan Juc surf lifesaver has been lauded for his outstanding dedication to the lifesaving movement. Earlier this month, Colin Brodie was honoured with...
January 17, 2026
Riv on the Record: Claire Stickland
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) director Claire Stickland. Spin it! Tell us how you got...
January 17, 2026
The Rove comes to Ocean Grove
SWEET cocktails, decadent wines and local beers are flying out the door at one of the Bellarine's newest trendy rooftop bars. The Rove has recently...
January 17, 2026
Historic pub to celebrate birthday
THE Barwon Hotel in Winchelsea will notch up its 183rd birthday tomorrow (Sunday January 18). The rich history of the Main Street establishment will be...
January 16, 2026
Surf film mecca delights audiences in Torquay
MORE than 250 people enjoyed some of the world's top surf films at a sell-out Bells Beach Surf Film Festival earlier this month. The 15th...
January 15, 2026
Nipper Fest takes over Torquay
MORE than 980 young surf lifesavers took to the waves last Thursday in the biggest junior carnival of the summer. The Nipper Fest event at...
January 13, 2026
Torquay Bowls Club upgrade proposal clears council hurdle
THE Surf Coast Shire has supported a planning application from the Torquay Bowls Club to allow for future upgrades at its site on The...
January 13, 2026
Billy Brownless puts himself in the firing line
FORMER Geelong Cats premiership player and AFL commentator Billy Brownless has teamed up with The Sands Torquay this summer for a fundraising initiative supporting...
January 12, 2026
Schools roll out new tools to address social media and screen time
NEW mental health resources are being rolled out in Victorian secondary schools to help students, teachers and parents navigate the impacts of social media...
January 12, 2026
Book Fair turns page on tenth edition
THOUSANDS of bargain books will be up for grabs next week as Torquay Rotary's annual Book Fair returns for its 10th year. The community event...
January 11, 2026
Riv on the Record – Mark Clatworthy
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Torquay local and founder of local coffee institution Ocean Grind, Mark Clatworthy. Spin...
January 11, 2026
Big turnout marks 15th Tim Gates Classic at Fairhaven
MORE than 500 participants took to the beach at Fairhaven last week for the 15th edition of the Tim Gates Classic. Locals and visitors hit...
January 11, 2026
Anglesea hosts busy weekend of racing on land and sea
A PAIR of popular Anglesea sporting events wrapped up smoothly before the New Year, drawing thousands of participants to the coast across a busy...
January 11, 2026
Sporting bodies unite for Geelong netball tournament
TWO of the region's major sporting organisations will again partner for a summer netball tournament aimed at keeping players active during the off-season. Geelong United...
January 9, 2026
Barker to bring the laughs to the Bellarine
AMERICAN comedian Arj Barker will bring his stand-up show The Classics to the Bellarine for a one-night performance on Thursday, January 15. The 35-year comedy...
January 8, 2026
Mountain to Surf cancelled due to heightened fire risk
THE Lorne Mountain to Surf, scheduled for Friday, has been cancelled due to forecast dry lightning and heightened fire risk. In a statement on Thursday,...
January 7, 2026
Floating Christmas Tree to sail away for another year
CHRISTMAS lovers have one day left to see the Floating Christmas Tree before it sails away from Geelong for another year. The pinnacle of the...
January 7, 2026
Carbonelli carving to the top
A BELLS Beach surfer is on the path towards surfing stardom, after a runner-up finish at the 2025 Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Wollongong. Estella...
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...
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