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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 17, 2023
Koori Titles celebrate 25th anniversary in style
THE Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles (Koori Titles) has celebrated its 25th anniversary in style, with more than 200 people enjoying pristine surf and...
February 17, 2023
Beaufort Municipal Brass Band to honour 150th anniversary in Portarlington
THE Beaufort Municipal Brass Band will be tuned up to play two free concerts tomorrow afternoon (February 18) for Portarlington's community to celebrate their...
February 16, 2023
Torquay to host parkrun this weekend
AUSTRALIA’s first national parkrun is coming to Torquay this Saturday, giving locals the chance to get active and connect with their local community through...
February 16, 2023
Fins fly at annual TBC Single Fin event
TORQUAY Boardriders Club's annual Single Fin festival competition went down as an instant classic over the weekend, with one of the closest finishes in...
February 15, 2023
DSA volunteers makes surfers’ day
THE Disabled Surfing Association of Australia's (DSA) first 2023 meet at Ocean Grove Beach drew more than 150 volunteers who assisted people with disability...
February 14, 2023
Friend in Me to spread awareness on social exclusion
AUSTRALIAN charity Friend in Me is hosting an inclusive family fun day during February and are vowing to leave no child behind by breaking...
February 14, 2023
Torquay’s strong start not enough in ABB National Final
TORQUAY Boardriders Club have returned home from the Grand Final of the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle at Newcastle City Beach knowing they have the...
February 13, 2023
Ocean Grove mates throw the goggles on for Starlight Super Swim
A SEXTET of Ocean Grove friends are diving in this month to change the lives of sick children in hospitals by swimming 100km to...
February 9, 2023
Victoria’s best dazzle at first round of Woolworths Junior Surfing Titles
CHAMPIONS have been crowned at Round 1 of the Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles, with Under 18 surfers Willem Watson (McCrae) and Sarsha Pancic...
February 9, 2023
Koori Titles to celebrate 25th anniversary
SURFING VICTORIA are "honoured" to be bringing the Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surfing Titles back to where it all began at Urquhart's Bluff this weekend...
February 9, 2023
Mithen praises community for $2.8m fundraising effort
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) CEO Bill Mithen has lauded the community's generosity in helping to raise $2.8 million from their 2022 fundraising...
February 9, 2023
Grapes of Mirth uncorked at Mt Duneed Estate
LAUGHTER and wine flowed freely across Mt Duneed Estate as a crowd of thousands enjoyed six hours of comedy and wine at Grapes of...
February 7, 2023
Flying Brick Scarecrow contest ready to scare
ENTRIES are now open for Flying Brick Cider Co's fourth annual Great Australian Scarecrow Competition, with more than $4000 worth of prizes on for...
February 6, 2023
Riding for Disabled Barwon seeking volunteers
RIDING for the Disabled Association (RDA) Barwon is calling out for volunteers to assist providing children with disabilities the chance to enjoy horse-riding in...
February 5, 2023
Ocean Mind searching for new “action heroes”
OCEAN MIND hope to enhance the lives of more people in 2023 and are searching for 50 new "action heroes" to join them in...
February 5, 2023
Airshow announces new world class displays
PREPARATIONS are ramping up for the 2023 Australian International Airshow, with more activations and displays including some of the world's best flying teams being...
February 4, 2023
XTM and BBF partner for Night for takayna
THIS February, the Bob Brown Foundation is teaming up with Surf Coast snow and outdoor company XTM to bring a special screening of environmental...
February 4, 2023
Open, Masters Titles run in prime conditions
THE Mornington Peninsula produced ideal surfing conditions for two days of action at the Victorian Open Series and Victorian Masters Titles. After a move away...
February 3, 2023
Bellarine community enjoy Portarlington Australia Day celebrations
HUNDREDS of people gathered in Newcombe Street in Portarlington on Thursday (January 26) to mark the Australia Day holiday, with activities, guest speakers and...
February 3, 2023
Roadworks to cause traffic disruptions
MAJOR roadworks are under way in in Armstrong Creek this month as contractors deliver improvements to Boundary Road and Horseshoe Bend Road. From February to...
February 3, 2023
Decision not yet finalised on Epworth maternity service
THE proposed closure of the maternity service at Epworth Geelong is less than a month away, but the private health group in charge says...
February 1, 2023
Ryan Gatgens Golf Day to expand for third installment
THE THIRD annual Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day is set to be bigger than ever in 2023, with a twilight market, fireworks and a...
February 1, 2023
Torquay mix it with world’s best at Usher Cup
TORQUAY Boardriders Club have returned from the Usher Cup World Club Challenge with strong results in individual and teams surfing formats of the event. Held...
January 31, 2023
DSA to return to Ocean Grove this February
THE Disabled Surfing Association (DSA) are set to be back and bigger in 2023 and are on the lookout for more volunteers to help...
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