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.
February 6, 2026
Experience and preparation on the fireline at Gellibrand
A Gellibrand dairy and cattle farmer has shared a first-hand account of what it meant to stay and defend as bushfires bore down on...
February 6, 2026
Wax Up ready to wow
THIS year's West Coast Wax Up is shaping up to be the biggest and best in the event's history, with surfers set to hit...
February 6, 2026
Rock and rage returns to Geelong
The fearless life and legacy of Divinyls frontwoman and Geelong local Chrissy Amphlett will thunder back onto a hometown stage this month, as her...
February 6, 2026
Fundraising group rips in to help Cottage
COTTAGE by the Sea fundraising group The Rippers poured in the support and raised more than $11,300 for the children's charity at their summer...
February 6, 2026
Local talent the cream of the crop at Bells
FOUR competitors from the Surf Coast have taken out top honours at the first round of the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles at Bells Beach. More...
February 5, 2026
Local lifesaver lauded for volunteer contributions
LONG-serving local volunteer Kane Treloar has been lauded for his service to the lifesaving movement and awarded the Emergency Services Medal as part of...
February 3, 2026
Water saving encouraged in Geelong
FURTHER pressure is being placed on the region's water storages due to household use increasing dramatically by 25 per cent over the peak summer...
February 3, 2026
Structure changes to All Abilities Football Competition
AFL BARWON will introduce two distinct football division to its All-Abilities football competition, designed to better support participation, safety and long-term growth. From 2026, the...
February 3, 2026
Bright future for King George whiting
JUVENILE King George whiting numbers in Port Phillip Bay are the best they've been since 2021 according to new surveys released by the Victorian...
February 2, 2026
Court Clash to come to Kardinia Park
LOCAL govering sporting body AFL Barwon is launching a new competition as the ultimate tune-up to start the 2026 netball season in style. The high...
February 1, 2026
Carbonelli rips her way to the top in WA
JAN JUC surfer Estella Carbonelli has clinched back-to-back wins at the Taj Small Fries national surfing event in Yallingup, Western Australia. The 12-year-old reigned supreme...
January 31, 2026
Artistic pursuits, inspiring stories
A VIBRANT celebration of local art, creativity and community will raise vital funds to support the ongoing work of local food security service Feed...
January 30, 2026
Huppatz wins world junior surfing title
JAN JUC-raised surfer Isla Huppatz has achieved her greatest competitive feat to date, becoming a world junior champion for the first time. The 18-year reigning...
January 29, 2026
Celebrating sailing, community and family fun in Geelong
GEELONG's waterfront came alive over the January long weekend, with the Festival of Sails taking centre stage and delighting thousands of locals and tourists. From...
January 28, 2026
Body located at Eastern Beach in Geelong
Police and emergency services are currently at Eastern Beach Pavilion in Geelong after the body of a woman was located this morning. The woman, who...
January 27, 2026
Truth-telling journey deepens on the Surf Coast
HUNDREDS of people gathered before sunrise on Wadawurrung Country in Torquay for a powerful truth-telling event yesterday (Monday, January 26) morning. For the fourth year,...
January 26, 2026
Premiers to face off in BFNL opener
THE respective reigning champions of the Bellarine Football Netball League will open the coming season following a late change to the 2026 fixture. AFL Barwon...
January 25, 2026
Victorian Junior Series to open surfing calendar
BELLS Beach will play host to the first round of the 2026 No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles next weekend. The pinnacle of...
January 25, 2026
First Nations surf gathering date set
SURFING AUSTRALIA has confirmed the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles will again be held at Bells Beach/Djarrak in 2026. The May 29 to May 31 event...
January 24, 2026
Riv on the Record: Russell Watson[award-winning distiller]
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Bellarine Distillery founder Russell Watson. Spin it! You’ve become a fixture of the Bellarine...
January 23, 2026
Cheers to many beers
CLOSE to 5,000 people flocked to Johnstone Park in Geelong to whet their palate at the Geelong Beer Festival.
January 23, 2026
Portarlington to toast Australia
THE Portarlington community will be getting right into the spirit of celebrating Australia across their small town this long weekend. Decorations are all up across...
January 21, 2026
‘Open for business’: Lorne ready to embrace summer rush
FOLLOWING a tumultuous fortnight of extreme weather, Lorne and the Great Ocean Road has reopened and is ready to welcome visitors with open arms. The...
January 20, 2026
Sharks set sights on state title
THE South Coast Sharks are hopeful mateship, camaraderie and respect can pave the way to a three peat of state championships in 2026. The local...
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