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.
November 21, 2025
Wolfmother to howl into Torquay
AUSTRALIAN hard rockers Wolfmother are set to light the Torquay Hotel ablaze with their high energy antics this December. The trio will be making the...
November 18, 2025
Appeal for footage after Wallington break-in attempts
Police are urging Wallington residents to review their home security footage after a series of late-night break-in attempts across the suburb over the weekend. Reports...
November 17, 2025
Upgrades on the way for Elgin Street
THE road on Elgin Street in Drysdale will be sealed following strong community support for upgrading the existing gravel surface. Last week, the City of...
November 17, 2025
Local partnership drives water saving
CLOSE to four million litres of drinking water has been saved locally through a new partnership between Barwon Water and Australia's largest co-op housing...
November 16, 2025
Local trio selected in AFL National Academy
THREE talented local footballers have been selected in the 2026 AFL National Academy ahead of their draft year. Torquay pair Greea McKeegan and Jack Pickett...
November 16, 2025
Bells Beach showcased in new surf movie
LOCAL surf company Need Essentials has released its newest film, documenting world class free surfer Torren Martyn's connection with a long-lost surfboard. Rediscovering an Old...
November 16, 2025
Geelong cricketers earn state selection
SIX Geelong cricketers have been recognised for their prowess with bat and ball and have earnt selection in the coming Cricket Australia Under 16...
November 16, 2025
Ocean Grove lifesavers awarded national honours
MEMBERS of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club have been lauded for their dedication to the sport and awarded with national honours at...
November 15, 2025
Community event to shine light on reconcilation, treaty and local action
A COMMUNITY event will bring together leading voices in reconciliation and treaty to discuss how communities can take meaningful action. Reconcilation Queenscliffe will host the...
November 14, 2025
Californian rockers to growl in Torquay
AMERICAN surf rockers The Growlers will be starting their jam-packed 2026 global tour down under on the Surf Coast. The Growlers make their return to...
November 14, 2025
Riv on the Record: Ant Williams
THIS WEEK I had the great pleasure of being joined by world record freediving champion and Torquay resident Ant Williams. Spin it! Tell us about...
November 14, 2025
Future of surfing on show at Torquay
MORE than 60 of the country's top junior surfers battled it out in wild surf at Torquay over the weekend in the Victorian Micro...
November 13, 2025
Future of surfing on show at Torquay
MORE than 60 of the country's top junior surfers battled it out in wild surf at Torquay over the weekend in the Victorian Micro...
November 13, 2025
Lonny community frock up for a good cause
MORE than $3,000 has been raised for disadvantaged local school-aged children at the Point Lonsdale Voice, Interests and Education of Women (VIEW) Club's Oaks...
November 12, 2025
Geelong golfers to swing for a cause
GEELONG golfers will be swinging for a cause this month as part of X-Golf's nationwide charity fundraiser for the Starlight Children's Foundation. Local players will...
November 11, 2025
Bienefelt to grow a mo, help a bro
A JAN Juc teacher is growing out his ginger moustache for a special cause this month. Kyle Bienefelt is participating in Movember in a bid...
November 10, 2025
Riding the mental health wave
THE Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club is teaming up with local mental health and suicide prevention charity The Shaka Project to make a...
November 10, 2025
Help shape Barwon Water’s long-term strategies
COMMUNITY input is being sought to assist Barwon Water respond to the challenges and opportunities of water management over the next 15 years. The local...
November 9, 2025
Geelong cricketers to represent Victoria
SIX Geelong cricketers have earned selection in the Victoria Country squad that will head to the Under 19 National Championships in Perth. Josh Slater, Liam...
November 7, 2025
Riv on the Record – Thomas Earls
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by local beekeeper and recent Torquay Business Awards winner Thomas Earls. Spin it! Beekeeping! How...
November 7, 2025
Cats captain retires from AFLW
GEELONG'S longest serving AFLW captain has hung up the boots after 72 games for the Cats. McDonald steps away from the game following a standout...
November 7, 2025
Darby recognised as finalist in national award
RECENTLY retired Geelong Cats forward/ruck Kate Darby has been recognised for her outstanding work in the community and awarded finalist status in the 2025...
November 7, 2025
Helliar to bring hilarity to Barwon Heads
AUSTRALIAN comedy legend Pete Helliar will be bringing his always entertaining antics to Barwon Heads later this month. The much-loved actor, television, radio presenter, writer,...
November 6, 2025
City roars with laughter
THOUSANDS of people descended on Geelong's top entertaining venues for the third annual Geelong Comedy Festival last week. Across four days, the region played host...
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