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.
April 10, 2026
Riv on the Record: Pete Forras (Olympian and XTM founder)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by 1988 Australian Olympian and global snow brand XTM founder Peter Forras. Spin it! Tell...
April 9, 2026
Pro gathers momentum ahead of big Saturday
THE stage is set for a thrilling finish to the 2026 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. Favourable conditions are expected today and tomorrow, setting...
April 9, 2026
Sharp re-signs with Venom
GEELONG Venom co-captain Alex Sharp has signed for the coming WNBL season and said she cannot wait to play under new coach Cheryl Chambers. Sharp...
April 9, 2026
Not your grandma’s blues train: a fresh take on a local favourite
THE Blues Train is embracing a new era, with its owners determined to keep the long-running attraction a fan favourite for years to come. Managing...
April 8, 2026
Future stars train with Victory captains
The next generation of star soccer players had the chance to rub shoulders with their idols in Torquay on Wednesday. Melbourne Victory captains Roderick Miranda...
April 5, 2026
Tigers hunt for new cricket coach
Torquay Cricket Club is calling for expressions of interest to help lead the club's next wave of success on and off the field. The club...
April 4, 2026
Rule changes locked in ahead of footy season
AFL Barwon's new football rule changes will come into effect this weekend during round 1 of the Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL). The local governing body...
April 4, 2026
Big turnout for Easter fair
ABOUT 950 sausages, 200 egg and bacon rolls, 250 serves of nachos and 400 sticks of fairy floss were snapped up as the Barwon...
April 3, 2026
The Bells wildcard: local surfers on their shot at the world stage
ONLY a select few surfers earn the right to pull on the coveted Rip Curl Pro jersey at Bells Beach. Each year, one Victorian is...
April 3, 2026
Picklum targets first Bells victory
REIGNING World Surf League women's world champion Molly Picklum has set her sights this year on securing her first-ever victory at the Rip Curl...
April 3, 2026
Top spots to dine during the Pro
TORQUAY'S dining and coffee scene reflects its surf culture: it is relaxed, confident and quietly refined. Whether you're chasing a quick caffeine hit before a...
April 3, 2026
Chasing waves: where to surf this Easter
NO matter your level, there's a wave waiting somewhere along the Surf Coast and Bellarine this Easter. Here's where to paddle out during the 2026...
April 3, 2026
From car park to classic: How Bells takes shape
A 45-day effort powered by "grit, determination and energy" is what it takes to transform the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach site from a...
April 3, 2026
Artist collaboration drives new Bells look
RIP Curl has partnered with Melbourne artist Amy Jean to deliver a bold new merchandise range for the 2026 Rip Curl Pro at Bells...
April 3, 2026
Built on passion: 50 years of Strapper Surf
PASSION and enthusiasm have long been the foundation of a Torquay surf business now celebrating 50 years. Strapper Surf hits the major milestone in 2026...
April 3, 2026
Smith reflects on Rip Curl, Bells and surf history
AS a surf historian and long-time competitor, Bob Smith has witnessed just about every chapter of the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. The 79-year-old...
April 3, 2026
The boardriders club built on community
THANKLESS mornings in the biting cold, the reward of a post-surf beer and plenty of hoots and hollers have helped shape the Jan Juc...
April 3, 2026
Big names touch down for the Pro
SURF fans will have the chance to meet some of the world's best surfers at a series of athlete signings across the Easter long...
April 3, 2026
Bells through a local lens
JEFF Sweeney and his family have been part of the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach for as long as he can remember. From childhood...
April 3, 2026
Riv on the Record: Frances Derham (local film producer)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Bellarine Peninsula film producer Frances Derham. Spin it! Can you pinpoint the moment in...
April 3, 2026
Seven locks in Championship Tour coverage
THE Seven Network will broadcast all the live action from the 2026 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, after signing a new agreement with...
April 3, 2026
Tigers, Suns to start rivalry
THE first match between the Torquay Tigers and the Surf Coast Suns has been touted as the start of a new friendly rivalry, but...
April 3, 2026
Trials wins send locals back to Bells stage
LOCAL favourites Xavier Huxtable and Ellie Harrison are heading back to the big stage after reclaiming their crowns at the Rip Curl Pro Trials...
April 3, 2026
First time watching the Pro? Here’s what you need to know
IT'S the longest-running professional surf contest in the world and winning is considered a career-defining moment. This is the Rip Curl Pro at Bells...
