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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 23, 2023
Tolhurst and Ebbels to lead Borough in 23/24
THE Borough of Queenscliffe's Cr Isabelle Tolhurst and Cr Ross Ebbels have been re-elected as mayor and deputy mayor respectively. The pair were re-elected for...
November 23, 2023
Coker helps to spearhead new Parliamentary Friends of Surfing Group
MORE than 50 of Australia's top politicians joined world tour surfing competitors, Paralympians and industry experts to launch Australia's first Parliamentary Friends of Surfing...
November 23, 2023
Workshop to help power up your local garden
BELLARINE Landcare Group will host a hands-on workshop next weekend to give locals all the secrets to creating a great compost in their garden...
November 22, 2023
Queenscliff signs Kyle Hartigan for 2024
QUEENSCLIFF's goal of returning to the Bellarine Football League (BFL) finals has received a huge boost with former AFL backman Kyle Hartigan signing on...
November 22, 2023
Advent initiative supports locals in need
GEELONG locals are encouraged to support people experiencing food insecurity this festive season by filling a special gift box during advent. Families, individuals, schools and...
November 22, 2023
Significant sculpture moves to Drysdale
DRYSDALE community members have welcomed the installation of a monument to celebrate people who have lived experience with a disability and to raise awareness...
November 19, 2023
Hometown hero fired up for 2024 Championship Tour
JAN JUC surfer India Robinson has her sights firmly set on the World Surf League's (WSL) final five in 2024 when she makes her...
November 18, 2023
Pawesome day ahead at Warralily
HUNDREDS of furry friends and their humans are expected to be at Mirambeena Park in Armstrong Creek for the rescheduled Warralily Pet's Day Out...
November 18, 2023
Adventure Park to glow for Christmas light festival
ADVENTURE PARK is set to glow over the next month as Victoria's largest Christmas lighting event makes its way back to Bellarine for its...
November 17, 2023
Lifesaving patrols kick off
RED and yellow flags are up at local beaches across the Surf Coast and Bellarine, directing beachgoers on where to swim to stay safe...
November 17, 2023
GAWS hoping for pawesome Christmas appeal
GEELONG Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is encouraging the local community to get behind its annual Christmas Appeal. Launching on November 20, the appeal will aim...
November 17, 2023
Beach access upgrades to improve safety on Bellarine
TWO major beach access points on the Bellarine will be closed until the end of the year while repair works are completed. The 17W (Bukareeyoo/Ocean...
November 16, 2023
Opening night jingles in Geelong
MORE than 18,000 people attended Geelong Waterfront to catch the lights and action of Christmas in Geelong's opening night. Last Saturday's event featured the lighting...
November 16, 2023
Community shines blue to support River’s Gift
THE Greater Geelong community has helped to raise over $38,000 for Australia's leading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research funding charity Rivers Gift. The organisation's...
November 16, 2023
Kellett goes the distance to win first world title
TORQUAY mountain bike rider Kate Kellett has reached the pinnacle of her sporting career by becoming a world champion for the very first time. After...
November 16, 2023
Competitors conquer a new course for Impossible Race
WILD weather forced the ninth running of the Impossible Race Ocean Paddle on Saturday to be held on river at Barwon Heads for the...
November 13, 2023
Bones MMA duo ready to rock for professional debut
TWO up and coming fighters from Bones MMA are ready to make their mark on Australia's Muay Thai scene when they make their professional...
November 12, 2023
McHappy Day fundraising kicks off in Geelong
THE Greater Geelong community is being encouraged to dig deep this month to help support seriously ill children and their families in the lead...
November 12, 2023
Leisure Networks elect new CEO
DISABILITY and support organisation Leisure Networks has appointed experienced healthcare senior leadership executive David Meade as their new chief executive officer. Mr Meade brings more...
November 10, 2023
Coaches to replace trains on Geelong Line
COACHES will replace all trains on the Geelong Line for part of the journey for the next fortnight due to works being conducted on...
November 10, 2023
Geelong make list management changes
THE Geelong Cats has finalised its list management changes in preparations for the coming National Draft and 2024 season. The AFL club has informed 2021...
November 10, 2023
Lorne chef wins big for humble bowls club
A LORNE chef has achieved her biggest feat to date, taking out the Chef of the Year award at the prestigious Good Food Guide...
November 10, 2023
Giving Tree Appeal to spread Christmas cheer
CHEER GEELONG is among a number of local businesses getting behind this year's Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. Launching tomorrow, November 11, the annual Meli and...
November 9, 2023
Local duo smash mental health fundraising goal
A GEELONG mother-daughter duo has helped to raise more than $15,000 for the Black Dog Institute during October's One Foot Forward campaign. Janina Lear and...
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