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.
January 19, 2026
DSA Ocean Grove ready to surf into 2026
THE Disabled Surfers Association of Australia will return to Ocean Grove Beach next month to celebrate 40 years of "putting smiles on dials." The Ocean...
January 18, 2026
World-class music comes to the Bellarine
A NEW premium concert series is set to be bring world class musical talent to the Bellarine Peninsula in 2026. Bellarine Classics will offer audiences...
January 17, 2026
Riv on the Record: Claire Stickland
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) director Claire Stickland. Spin it! Tell us how you got...
January 17, 2026
The Rove comes to Ocean Grove
SWEET cocktails, decadent wines and local beers are flying out the door at one of the Bellarine's newest trendy rooftop bars. The Rove has recently...
January 16, 2026
Records broken at Cottage by the Sea Annual Fair
A HUGE outpouring of community support will enable Cottage by the Sea to enrich the lives of more children than ever before in 2026. More...
January 15, 2026
Port mussels up for major festival
PORTARLINGTON turned its eye to a seafood delicacy over the weekend, with thousands of people indulging in the 19th edition of the Portarlington Mussel...
January 14, 2026
Grassroots music festival returns to lighthouse
ONE of the borough's best grassroots music events will return to the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse this summer. The Lighthouse Party festival is set for February...
January 12, 2026
Schools roll out new tools to address social media and screen time
NEW mental health resources are being rolled out in Victorian secondary schools to help students, teachers and parents navigate the impacts of social media...
January 11, 2026
Riv on the Record – Mark Clatworthy
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Torquay local and founder of local coffee institution Ocean Grind, Mark Clatworthy. Spin...
January 10, 2026
Swimmers rip it up in Lonny
THE 37th annual Rip View Swim Classic has raised more than $130,000 for essential surf lifesaving equipment at the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving...
January 9, 2026
Barker to bring the laughs to the Bellarine
AMERICAN comedian Arj Barker will bring his stand-up show The Classics to the Bellarine for a one-night performance on Thursday, January 15. The 35-year comedy...
January 8, 2026
Mountain to Surf cancelled due to heightened fire risk
THE Lorne Mountain to Surf, scheduled for Friday, has been cancelled due to forecast dry lightning and heightened fire risk. In a statement on Thursday,...
January 7, 2026
Floating Christmas Tree to sail away for another year
CHRISTMAS lovers have one day left to see the Floating Christmas Tree before it sails away from Geelong for another year. The pinnacle of the...
January 7, 2026
Queenscliff charity to host annual fair
QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea will host its annual fair next weekend, continuing a fundraising tradition that dates back more than a...
January 7, 2026
Carbonelli carving to the top
A BELLS Beach surfer is on the path towards surfing stardom, after a runner-up finish at the 2025 Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Wollongong. Estella...
January 7, 2026
Global triathlon series locks in Geelong event
THE IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong will be the only Australian stop on next year's IRONMAN Pro Series. The world-qualifying event returns on March 22 as the...
January 6, 2026
Total Fire Ban issued for Geelong and surrounds
THE entire Geelong region will be under a Total Fire Ban tomorrow (Wednesday January 7) for the first time this year. Strong north westerly winds...
January 6, 2026
Lifesavers urge water safety ahead of heatwave
LIFE Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging the community to be water safe this week, with temperatures expected to soar towards 40 degrees. Victorians and visitors...
January 6, 2026
Surfing Victoria sets titles calendar
SURFING Victoria has released its 2026 state titles calendar, unveiling a full season of shortboard, longboard, stand up paddleboarding, and the introduction of a...
January 5, 2026
Port to mussel up for mega weekend
MORE than 20,000 people will flock to the Bellarine next weekend for the 18th edition of the Portarlington Mussel Festival. The volunteer-run event will take...
January 5, 2026
New push to curb vaping on Victoria’s beaches
A NEW campaign encouraging Victorians to reject nicotine and vaping will roll out across beaches and surf communities this summer. UNCLOUD, an initiative led by...
January 5, 2026
Geelong to meet Carlton in first hit-out of 2026
THE Geelong Cats will face Carlton at IKON Park in the opening round of the 2026 AAMI Community Series. The pre-season clash is locked in...
January 4, 2026
North Geelong ready for division one test
THE North Geelong Warriors will open their Victorian Premier League Men's 1 campaign at home on February 14, hosting the Melbourne Knights in a...
January 4, 2026
Riv on the Record: Xavier Huxtable (professional surfer)
This week I had the great pleasure of chatting with Jan Juc local and professional surfer Xavier Huxtable. Spin it! Tell us how you got...
