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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.
July 3, 2024
Slater to tackle 60km for men’s mental health
A CURLEWIS local is hoping to shine a light on men's health by setting out on his biggest physical challenge yet. Dylan Slater will be...
July 2, 2024
100-year-old hall set for major upgrade
ST LEONARDS residents are set for exciting community and business opportunities out of the refurbishment of the 100-year old St Leonards Hall. Bellarine MP Alison...
July 2, 2024
Girls solving problems with STEM
MORE than 50 local primary and secondary students have become the latest to participate in Deakin University's Girls as Leaders in STEM (GALS) program. The...
June 30, 2024
Lucie’s drawing of hope wins the day
A GEELONG teenager will have her special ocean-inspired drawing featured on a new range of merchandise for not-for-profit therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind. 16-year-old Ocean...
June 28, 2024
Costelloe and co to chase fourth Dry July crown
GEELONG personality Rory Costelloe will again go dry this July and try help lead the Barwon Health Foundation's Billy's Frothy Fund team to its...
June 27, 2024
400 up for Paula Birch
OCEAN GROVE Football Netball Club put the spotlight on a club legend last weekend to celebrate her 400th game of senior netball. Hundreds of players,...
June 24, 2024
Ocean Mind kickstart new fundraising wave
TORQUAY therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is hoping to enrich the lives of more young people in 2024 through its new "50 for 50"...
June 23, 2024
Rip Curl Virtual Pro reaches record heights
TORQUAY-based surf brand Rip Curl has achieved record-breaking results in its second world virtual surfing competition. More than 1,300 surfers from across the globe participated...
June 22, 2024
Bellarine to shine blue
AN OCEAN Grove local is hoping to spread love and resilience with the community at a special fundraising event next month. Mark Woodhouse will honour...
June 21, 2024
Rolling Pin again serves up nation’s top pie
THE SUCCESS just keeps rolling in for a Bellarine bakery after winning Australia’s Best Pie for the third time in four years. Rolling Pin Pies...
June 21, 2024
Hawks push road safety message
THE Drysdale Football Club is encouraging grassroots clubs to advocate for road safety this season for their chance at winning up to $10,000. The Transport...
March 8, 2024
Torquay Dance Academy students headline Victorian productions
IT HAS been a huge year for the dancers at Torquay Dance Academy (TDA). Now beginning their 12th year teaching Surf Coast children how to...
March 8, 2024
Geelong encouraged to give to appeal
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is hoping locals can dig deep this month to help support those experiencing hardship during its 2024 Give...
March 6, 2024
Leisure Network to put inclusion at forefront of sport
LEISURE Networks aims to spread inclusion sports even more far and wide in 2024 and have locked in a series of dates for activations...
March 4, 2024
2024 World Longboard Tour to kick off at Bells Beach
THE World Surf League will kick off its 2024 World Longboard Tour down on the Surf Coast at Bells Beach. The WSL Bells Beach Longboard...
March 2, 2024
Giving everyone a fighting chance
People, purpose and perseverance are the three core values behind Bones MMA.Owners Matt and Lani Williams are on a mission to show how their...
March 2, 2024
Theatre win global award
Geelong's Back to Back Theatre has been recognised for its creativity and dedication to the arts and awarded the prestigious Golden Lion Award for...
March 1, 2024
Cottage’s compassionate cause
QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea hope to harness the full generosity of the community on Tuesday, March 5 for its annual Giving...
March 1, 2024
State’s best juniors to compete at Bells Beach
MORE than 100 of the state's best juniors will take to the hallowed breaks of Bells Beach this weekend for Round 1 of the...
February 29, 2024
Conroy and Dunton the cream of the crop at Phillip Island
POINT Lonsdale's Bea Conroy and Mornington Peninsula stalwart Sam Dunton claimed top honours at round one of the Victorian Longboard Titles on Phillip Island...
February 27, 2024
Artist applications open for 2024 Queenscliff Music Festival
APPLICATIONS are now open for artists keen to make their mark at the 2024 Queenscliff Music Festival. The 26th edition of the volunteer-run festival will...
February 27, 2024
Courses to help futureproof rail industry
DEAKIN University and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) are hoping to futureproof the railway workforce with an inaugural rail-specific micro-credential university course. The new program...
February 27, 2024
Midnight Oil star to bring debut book to Ocean Grove
BOOKGROVE in Ocean Grove is starting off its 2024 author series with a huge hit by hosting a founding member of Midnight Oil who...
February 27, 2024
Vision Australia Geelong to highlight importance of technology
VISION Australia Geelong will be showcasing the many ways technology can support people who are blind or have low vision at two free information...
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