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 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...
December 31, 2025
Pedal, walk, explore: Bellarine’s new trail guide goes live
THE Bellarine Bicycle Users Group (BBUG) has made it easier than ever to explore the Bellarine Peninsula on foot or two wheels with the...
December 31, 2025
Turning the page on ageism
A NEW children's storybook is encouraging families across the Barwon region to rethink ageing and embrace respect across generations. A Life Encyclopedia: I am, I...
December 31, 2025
Tigers import earns Scotland World Cup call-up
TORQUAY Cricket Club recruit Finlay Carter has been selected to represent Scotland at the Under-19 World Cup. The 18-year-old overseas import and his teammates will...
December 28, 2025
Riv on the Record – Denis Walter
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Australian entertainment icon and Geelong resident, Denis Walter. Spin it! Tell us how you...
December 28, 2025
Dawnbusters runners set the pace for New Year’s Eve
EARLY risers will lace up on New Year's Eve for the Dawnbusters Fun Run along Geelong's waterfront. The December 31 event will raise vital funds...
December 27, 2025
Free coastal activities on offer across the Bellarine this summer
FAMILIES across the Bellarine will have more opportunities to explore and enjoy the coast this summer, with bookings now open for the 2026 Summer...
December 27, 2025
Local lens captures Geelong’s best view
AN OCEAN Grove photographer has taken top honours in the City of Greater Geelong's 2026 calendar competition. Fabian Reinelt's sunrise photograph of Barwon Heads was...
December 26, 2025
Wallington Primary upgrade works complete
STUDENTS on the Bellarine will benefit from upgraded learning spaces at Wallington Primary School following the completion of a major state-funded redevelopment. The school received...
December 25, 2025
New equipment expands beach access at Ocean Grove
OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) has added two all-terrain beach wheelchairs to its equipment fleet, improving access to the sand and shoreline...
December 24, 2025
Pier goes to the arts
THE Queenscliff Pier has once again been transformed into an open-air gallery, with the installation of this year's entries to the Queenscliff Arts Prize...
December 24, 2025
Pilot program offers cash back on water savers
RESIDENTS can now claim rebates on a range of water-saving products as Barwon Water rolls out a new summer pilot to help households cut...
December 23, 2025
New fleet arrives ahead of fire season
THIS year's aerial firefighting fleet has been unveiled at Avalon Airport, as Victoria prepares for another high-risk fire season. The 54-strong fleet includes two new...
December 21, 2025
Riv on the Record – The Santa Postie
This week I had the great pleasure of being joined by the one and only Surf Coast Santa postie Cameron McFarlane. Spin it! Tell us how...
December 21, 2025
Star-studded line-up locked in for SummerSalt
A massive line-up has been locked in for the return of the SummerSalt music festival to Torquay in March. Globally renowned Australian rockers Ocean Alley...
December 21, 2025
Where to catch a wave this Christmas
ANY surfer, no matter their ability, can find a suitable wave along the Surf Coast and Bellarine this Christmas. With warm water, gentle summer swells...
December 19, 2025
Sunrise-to-sunset surf backs youth wellbeing
LOCAL surf charity Ocean Mind is encouraging the community to help turn the longest day of the year into lasting support for its youth...
December 19, 2025
O’Neill to headline summer
AUSTRALIAN comedian Dave O'Neill will top the bill for a month of stand-up at The Tin Shed in Barwon Heads this summer. O'Neill will appear...
December 17, 2025
Protecting hoodies this summer
BIRDLIFE Australia volunteers are back on local beaches this summer to protect one of the region's most vulnerable coastal birds. The hooded plover has a...
December 17, 2025
Breaking the wave
POINT Lonsdale Boardriders Club has ushered in a new era by electing its first female presidents in its 61-year history. Minnie Vorrath and Lucy Naylor...
December 16, 2025
Riding for the community
MORE than $30,000 has been raised for the Give Where You Live Foundation during the foutth annual Bridge to Bridge charity ride. The Barwon Heads...
December 14, 2025
JD Sports join the Cats as elite partner
GEELONG will become the first AFL club to wear the JD roundel following a new partnership agreement with the global fashion retailer. JD Sports has...
December 12, 2025
Rotarians celebrate new awards cohort
OCEAN GROVE Rotary has welcomed more than 40 new local Grade 6 children into its cohort of Junior Community Award program graduates. Students from Surfside...
December 12, 2025
Riv on the Record Marie-Claire Trotter (Q Train CEO)
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by Bellarine local and The Q Train CEO Marie-Claire Trotter. Spin it! Tell us about...
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