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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.
February 20, 2026
Summer rolls on for Ocean Alley
AUSTRALIAN rockers Ocean Alley are rolling into Torquay next month to headline SummerSalt for the first time. The surf-loving six piece will be taking over...
February 20, 2026
Loggers prepare for state showdown
MORE than 15 surfers from the Surf Coast and Bellarine are set to represent the region with pride at the 2026 Victorian Longboard Titles...
February 19, 2026
Sun sets on Bellarine fun run
A record-breaking number of participants put foot to pavement at the weekend in a specially themed love edition of the Bellarine Sunset Run on...
February 19, 2026
Geelong businesses swing into action for charity
More than $100,000 will be invested in creating a fairer Geelong community thanks to the success of the Give Where You Live Foundation e&s...
February 19, 2026
Local rowers shine at ASRL Open
A dozen surf boat crews from the Bellarine and Surf Coast represented Victoria with pride at the Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Open at...
February 18, 2026
Volunteers sought to put smiles on dials
THE Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove branch is putting the callout to the community to come and be part of their special day. More than...
February 17, 2026
Horan to slide for his mate
LOCAL police sergeant Mathew Horan will slide into the ice this May in honour of a close mate battling Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Horan will...
February 17, 2026
Cottage to unveil secondary facility
QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea will provide more joy to children who need it through the launch of a secondary facility. The Riptide...
February 16, 2026
Torquay crowned as world’s best boardriders club
TORQUAY Boardriders has achieved its biggest feat in its near 50-year history, becoming the world's best surf riding club for the first time. The local...
February 15, 2026
AFLW coaching panel finalised
GEELONG has added two new faces to their assistant coaching ranks for this year's AFLW season. Two-time premiership assistant coach Ryan Pendlebury and former Cats...
February 15, 2026
Top iron competitors dazzle in Lorne
MORE than 200 of the country's top iron competitors took to the water in the Lorne 5,000 World Ocean Series event at the weekend. The...
February 15, 2026
Huxtable achieves top result in Hawaii
JAN Juc surfer Xavier Huxtable has achieved one of biggest competitive feats to date, securing a Semi Final finish at the Lexus Pipe Challenger...
February 14, 2026
Riv on the Record – Alissa Pili (WNBL star)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Geelong Venom WNBL star Alissa Pili. Spin it! You’ve competed at the highest level...
February 14, 2026
ARIA award winner to play in Anglesea
ARIA and J-Award winning songwriter and vocalist Hannah Joy will play a rare solo show in Anglesea later this month. The voice and creative force...
February 13, 2026
Twenty rounds of action for revised GFNL season
THE 2026 Geelong Football Netball League season will feature a 20-round home and away fixture, with senior football and netball grades to play an...
February 13, 2026
PHC, The Gordon team up to enrich young talent
LOCAL premier hair and beauty wholesaler Professional Hair Care Hair & Beauty has partnered with The Gordon TAFE in Geelong to foster the next...
February 13, 2026
Koori Titles decided at Urquharts Bluff
MORE than 90 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across the state took to the water in the Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles. Last...
February 12, 2026
Ocean Grove crash leaves woman injured
A woman in her 60s has been taken to hospital after a crash in Ocean Grove on Thursday morning. Emergency services were called to Bonnyvale...
February 12, 2026
Wax Up goes big in year three
THE third edition of the West Coast Wax Up has gone down as the biggest and best yet. The community event surfed into town this...
February 12, 2026
Bellarine art scene steps into bold new era
BELLARINE Peninsula performing arts precinct The Potato Shed has unveiled its refreshed identity as the Bellarine Arts Centre. The venue's 2026 season launch took place...
February 10, 2026
Programs galore at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House
NEW courses, classes and activities at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House are expected to bring a big boost to the Bellarine community. Community members of...
February 10, 2026
Top triathlon returns to Barwon Heads
MORE than 1,000 competitors will take to the start line in what is fast becoming one of Victoria's most picturesque triathlons. The Barwon Heads Triathlon...
February 9, 2026
Chipping in for local fireys
MORE than 70 players are already locked in to participate in the Barwon Heads Fire Brigade Charity Golf Day this April. The event at 13th...
February 8, 2026
Local surf rowers locked in for Aussies
LIFE Saving Victoria has selected five local surf boat crews to represent Victoria at the Surf Life Saving Australia Interstate Championships. The event will be...
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